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George Waweru Kiarie

Nairobi

Summary

An adaptable accounting and finance intern with a background in the hotel industry and real estate industry with a 10- month experience, bringing strong administrative skills and a passion for financial analysis and reporting. Experienced in providing operational support, managing budgets, and ensuring financial compliance within the hospitality and real estate sector. Proficient in data entry, financial software, and Excel for analysis and reporting purposes. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set and enthusiasm for numbers in a challenging internship within a financial institution. Eager to apply my attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to accuracy to contribute effectively to financial projects and organizational goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Intern

Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
Nakuru
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in budget preparation and management of departmental budgets
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities including invoice processing, payments reconciliation.
  • Monitored budget expenditures and ensured they aligned with the allocated funds
  • Financial data entry and record keeping into the department's accounting systems
  • Prepared balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Generated weekly, monthly and quarterly reports summarizing key financial metrics.
  • Guided stakeholder strategies with financial advice.

ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Improved the accuracy of financial forecasts by 15%, leading to better budget planning and resource allocation.

2. Participated in 3 internal audits, achieving 100% compliance with state and financial regulations, and identifying areas for improvement that reduced audit findings by 25%

Accounting Attache

Dominion Castle Hotel Ltd
Nakuru
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Financial reporting: Assisted in daily reconciliation of financial accounts
  • Helped compile and report daily sales and expenditures
  • Supported in preparing and generating monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Payroll management: Assisted in handling employees' financial queries and supported in processing salary payments after deductions
  • Learnt to ensure compliance with statutory obligations
  • Revenue management: Assisted in monitoring hotel revenue streams and learnt to analyze revenue performance across seasons
  • Assisted in conducting regular revenue audits

ACHIEVEMENTS

1. Led a team of three and collaborated with the manager to organize and participate in periodic events to promote the hotel

2. Implemented effective marketing strategies including brochures and pamphlets, resulting in a 10% increase in sales

3. Recognized with bonuses from the Director for the successful marketing efforts

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
12-2025

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kisii High School
Kisii
01.2021

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Entry and Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Software Proficiency
  • Communication Skills
  • Adaptability and Task Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Ethical Judgment
  • Investment Strategies
  • Corporate Taxes Knowledge

Certification

  • Software Development, Ongoing training, Power Learn Project Academy, 05/2025
  • AI Career Essentials, Ongoing training, ALX Academy, 05/2025

References

1. Henry Ondieki, County Director of Housing, State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD), 0722230891

2. Jane Kiraguri, Accountant, Dominion Castle Hotel Limited, 0711615123, Jane.Kiraguri@gmail.com

3. Cyrus Iraya Mwangi, Lecturer, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, 0722574682, ciraya@gmail.com

Timeline

Finance Intern

Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
07.2024 - 10.2024

Accounting Attache

Dominion Castle Hotel Ltd
05.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

University of Nairobi

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Kisii High School
George Waweru Kiarie