FAHIM NJIRI

• Managed full-cycle contract and financial compliance for multi-department operations, ensuring all commercial agreements and financial transactions adhered to corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Managed day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts including service agreements, NDAs, and procurement agreements, mitigating legal risks while aligning with organizational financial objectives.
• Prepared and reconciled financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Debt tracking and collection.
• Conducted budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated employee contracts, lease agreements, and supplier/customer contracts.
• Ensured legal and regulatory compliance in all contractual and financial matters.
• Assisted in the transition of accounting systems from manual excel processes to QuickBooks, and subsequently from QuickBooks to Tally, enhancing data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve financial and legal issues promptly.
• Supported audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.

Assisted in legal research by reviewing statutes, case law, judicial precedents, and legal texts to support magistrates and legal officers.

Drafted legal documents including court notices, memos, case briefs, and summaries of rulings for internal reference.

Observed court proceedings, including recording mentions, hearings, and rulings, ensuring accurate documentation of court activity.

Supported case file management by organizing, updating, and retrieving court records, pleadings, and exhibits for hearings.

Assisted litigants and advocates by providing guidance on court procedures, file directions, and registry processes.

Prepared daily cause lists, verified case status, and facilitated smooth scheduling of matters before the court.

Participated in alternative dispute resolution sessions, observing negotiation, mediation, and settlement processes.

Ensured confidentiality, proper handling of judicial documents, and adherence to court administrative protocols.

• Processed and recorded daily financial transactions including invoices, receipts and payments to ensure accurate bookkeeping.
• Maintained and updated accounting records and ledgers using accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Assisted in preparing bank reconciliations by verifying transactions against bank statements.
• Supported accounts payable and receivable functions by preparing and processing invoices, purchase orders and payment requests.
• Monitored aging reports and followed up on outstanding payments to ensure timely collections.
• Assisted in payroll preparation by collecting and verifying employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Organized and maintained financial documents and records both digitally and physically for easy retrieval and audit readiness.