Gideon Wafula
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML Compliance Analyst
Equity Bank
2022.10 - Current
- Assessed the AML risks for potential vendors, customers, and products to determine the probable level of risk involved in launching a new product or establishing new business relationships and advised the business accordingly.
- Monitored transactions for signs of suspicious activity, such as money laundering or terrorist financing and filed Suspicious Activity/transaction Reports (SARs & STRs) for transactions or behaviors indicating potential financial crimes.
- Reviewed financial transactions, identified, analyzed, and accurately reported those meeting regulatory criteria for Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
- Provided support during regulatory examinations and audits by furnishing requested documentation and explanations related to CTR filing practices.
- Reviewed customer onboarding documents and ensured gaps were rectified through KYC remediation process to attain complete data as per the regulatory requirements.
- Provided training to employees on anti-money laundering policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Accounts Assistant
Equity Bank Limited
2019.07 - 2022.10
- Processed invoices by verifying accuracy, matching them with purchase orders and receipts, obtaining necessary approvals, and entering them into the accounting system for payment processing.
- Entered expenses data meticulously into the accounting software, ensuring proper coding and classification to facilitate accurate financial reporting and analysis.
- Reconciled account ledgers on a regular basis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to maintain the accuracy of financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Drafted budgets by collaborating with relevant departments to gather data, analyzing past financial performance, and projecting future expenses to support effective financial planning and resource allocation.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, compiling and organizing financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Filed taxes accurately and timely, staying abreast of tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and minimize tax liabilities for the organization.
- Managed imprest for office expenses by maintaining a petty cash fund, disbursing funds for approved expenses, reconciling the imprest account regularly, and replenishing the fund as needed to support daily operations.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Economics And Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya07.2019
St. Mary's High School - KIbabii Boys
Bungoma, Kenya11.2014
Skills
- Expert in advanced Excel functions and data analysis
- Proficient in complex SQL queries for data manipulation and extraction.
- Experienced in statistical analysis using SPSS.
- Adept at building and analyzing financial models for decision-making.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Public speaking.
Affiliations
- Active member of the Eco-changers Initiative for Environmental Conservation.
- Mentor of the Wings to Fly Scholars sponsored by the MasterCard Foundation.
Certification
- Financial Modelling -Udemy
- Foundations of Banking and Credit - Moody's
- Data Analytics- Coursera
- CPA- KASNEB (on going)
Languages
English, Swahili
Native language
References
- Boniface Thuku Karanja,
AML Manager,
Equity Bank Limited.
Email: bonface.karanja@equitybank.co.ke
Tel: +254 722782636
- Cyrus Komu,
Finance Manager,
Equity Life Assurance Limited.
Email: cyrus.komu@equityinsurance.co.ke
Tel: +254 700120430
- Willy Siundu,
Senior Tax Manager,
NCBA Bank.
Email: wsiundu@gmail.com
Tel: +254 716896082
Timeline
AML Compliance Analyst
Equity Bank
2022.10 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Equity Bank Limited
2019.07 - 2022.10
Bachelor Of Science - Economics And Finance
Kenyatta University
St. Mary's High School - KIbabii Boys
- Financial Modelling -Udemy
- Foundations of Banking and Credit - Moody's
- Data Analytics- Coursera
- CPA- KASNEB (on going)
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