Emily Akhai
Lodwar
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record at Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization, excelling in performance analysis and customer relationship development. Spearheaded cost-reduction strategies, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Renowned for enhancing financial processes and fostering team growth through effective departmental oversight and continuous learning. Ambitious finance manager offering several years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
Lodwar
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to optimize spending and increase efficiency.
- Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
Senior Accountant
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
Lodwar
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software applications.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify potential discrepancies.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Accountant
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
Lodwar
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices
- Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments and similar accounting entries
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings to the board
- Facilitating an end-to-end audit process of current systems, while acting as the first point of contact for external auditors.
- Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary, and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout.
- Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts
- Leading the team responsible for payroll, VAT and HR processes
Education
MBA - Business Accountancy
TUrkana University College
Lodwar,Kenya12-2026
CPA - Accountancy
Kings College of Accountancy
Eldoret11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business management accounting Option
Turkana university College
12.2022
High school or equivalent -
Kerotet Girls High School
11.2008
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Performance analysis
- Tax compliance
- Departmental oversight
- Financial budgeting
- Keep learning
- Performance reviews
- Regulatory compliance
- Cash flow management
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football
- Reading Novels
- Listening to talks
Certification
- ICPAK
- Court-annexed mediationn
Languages
Ngaturkana
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Reference
1. Samuel Ekal Adome.
Chief Executive Officer-TUPADO
P.O BOX 599-30500
Lodwar.
Sam.ekal@tupado.org.
+254715776561
2. Matthew Logulare
Project Coordinator Saferworld.
P.O BOX 21484-00505
Nairobi.
mathewlogurale1@gmail.com
+254711391394
3. Jared Okello
Chief Finance Officer Turkana University college
P.O BOX 69,30500
Lodwar
Okellojared2@gmail.com.
+254722962003
Timeline
Finance Manager
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
01.2022 - 02.2025
Senior Accountant
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
01.2018 - 12.2021
Accountant
Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization
06.2017 - 12.2017
MBA - Business Accountancy
TUrkana University College
CPA - Accountancy
Kings College of Accountancy
Bachelor of Arts - Business management accounting Option
Turkana university College
High school or equivalent -
Kerotet Girls High School
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