EDNAH ESHIKHUNYI
NAIROBI,NAIROBI
Summary
- Accomplished finance professional with a results-driven approach and extensive expertise in financial reporting integrity, VAT returns, and payroll administration. Demonstrates inspiring team leadership and effective finance team management, ensuring compliance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and integrity while driving organizational success.
- Hard-working accountant with strong organizational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.
- Responsible student seeking career in finance. Holds strong academic record and excellent attention to detail. Applies education and personal skills to learn and develop new skills quickly to assist and support finance team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of finance
Jeff Hamilton Limited
Kitengela, Kajiado
2024.10 - Current
- Promoted transparency by producing clear and accurate financial reports for the group
- Liaised with external auditors for seamless audits.
- Managed financial operations, streamlining processes for improved efficiency.
- In charge of accounts payables for the group
- Administer accounts receivables Kenya
- Payroll management
- Statutory management and ensure compliance
Credit officer
Nacico Sacco
KISUMU, KISUMU
2021.04 - 2024.10
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Managed portfolio of loans to maintain profitability and reduce loss exposure.
- Maintained accurate documentation for accountability and future reference.
- Forged strong relationships with clients, promoting loyalty and repeat business.
- Identified potential risks, ensuring secure lending practices.
- Ensuring that loan applications are in line with the company's financial policies, as well as state laws and regulations
- Provided training sessions to new hires, enhancing overall team performance.
Accountant
Nacico Investment cooperative society
NAIROBI, Nairobi
2016.08 - 2021.03
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
Finance and administration manager
Youth Arts Development and Entrepreneurship Netwok
NAIROBI, Nairobi
2011.05 - 2016.01
- Managed team of financial administrators, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Prepared monthly and annual financial reports for senior management team review.
- Implemented new accounting software to streamline operations.
- Maintained accurate record keeping systems by regular data input and management.
- Liaised effectively with auditors during annual audit process for transparency.
- Ensured increased staff productivity by formulating and implementing human resource policies and evaluating their performance against the key performance indicators
Data entry clerk
Youth Arts Development & Entrepreneurship Network
NAIROBI, Nairobi
2009.12 - 2011.05
- Assured data confidentiality by strictly adhering to company privacy policies and regulations.
- Facilitated seamless document management through efficient electronic filing system setup and maintenance.
- Enhanced operation efficiency by organizing and keying in data for the “We Can Campaign” MS Access database.
- Accurately entered, analyzed and interpreted data as well as compiled comprehensive reports.
Education
Masters of Science in Commerce - Finance and Investment
KCA University
Nairobi 2020.01 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance option
KCA University
Nairobi 2017.09 - 2019.11
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
Royal Business School
Nairobi 2012.05 - 2017.06
Diploma - Computer studies
Railways Training Institute
Nairobi 2007.01 - 2009.11
Skills
- Results-Driven approach
- Financial reporting integrity
- VAT returns
- Finance team management
- Payroll administration
- Compliance understanding
- Inspiring team leadership
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
Affiliations
- Fitness
- Hockey and Floorball player
Certification
CPAK-member number 21410
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of finance
Jeff Hamilton Limited
2024.10 - Current
Credit officer
Nacico Sacco
2021.04 - 2024.10
Masters of Science in Commerce - Finance and Investment
KCA University
2020.01 - 2021.11
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance option
KCA University
2017.09 - 2019.11
Accountant
Nacico Investment cooperative society
2016.08 - 2021.03
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
Royal Business School
2012.05 - 2017.06
Finance and administration manager
Youth Arts Development and Entrepreneurship Netwok
2011.05 - 2016.01
Data entry clerk
Youth Arts Development & Entrepreneurship Network
2009.12 - 2011.05
Diploma - Computer studies
Railways Training Institute
2007.01 - 2009.11