GLADYS MUTHONI MUHIA
Summary
Finance graduate with a robust background in accounting and administrative operations. Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, banking, and month-end reconciliations, supported by practical experience in invoice processing and vendor management. Enhanced administrative and financial management capabilities as a virtual assistant, fostering effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant and Accounting Assistant
Miradibrill Social Audit consultants
06.2024 - Current
- Served as the company CEO personal assistant and Accounting assistant. Focused mainly on preparing consultancy files, client files and filling of tax documents
- Managed the CEOs calendar, meetings and presentations.
- Served as a notary in all consultancy partner meetings and ensured all team members were appraised on progress of assignments
- Managed and scheduled travels both internal and external for members of the consultancy
- Responsible for ensuring proper documentation of assets on asset registers and asset tagging.
Accountant
Outserve Technologies Ltd
Nairobi
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided the company with accounting services and reported to the management.
- Managing accounting files including payroll, tax files, vendor documents
- Supported the procurement department in preparation of Request for proposals, Terms of reference, and other processes involved in tendering.
- Assisted in administrative roles including calendar management, event planning, stakeholder engagements and trainings for community groups
- Nairobi
Cashier
Hot Dishes Restaurant
Nairobi
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided administrative support to the team to aid them with the provision of accounting, and payroll services to individuals and suppliers; reported to the management
- Supported the Partner with the production of working papers and the preparation of spreadsheets to facilitate the production of daily financial reports and accounts for various clients.
- Employed QuickBooks and Excel to reconcile bank statements and effectively resolve all discrepancies.
- Formed a detailed fee summary to mitigate outstanding debtors, a complex process that involved the analysis of large data volumes and the identification of any discrepancies.
- Led the preparation of the initial set of draft accounts
- Assist customers in making payments for their meals
- Ensure payment of the business’s expenses which includes paying casual employees
- Nairobi
Intern
Caritas Microfinance bank
Kawangware
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Acquired great knowledge regarding the products offered by the organization through hands-on involvement in both the credit and operations departments.
- Assisting customers with finding suitable products and services.
- Marketing the bank and its products around.
- Assisting colleagues in loan processing and disbursement.
- Kawangware branch
Education
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - Google Workspace, Asana, expense tracking, and productivity tools to support businesses remotely.
ALX Foundations
Online07-2024
Diploma - Banking and Finance
Kabete National Polytechnic
Nairobi-Kenya08-2021
COMPUTER PACKAGES AND LIFE SKILLS - Computer and basic accounting packages, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, Payroll Software
Daystar University
Nairobi- Kenya04-2018
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Brother Beausang Catholic Education Centre
Ngong - Kajiado11-2017
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Evertone Primary School
Ngong- Kajiado County11-2012
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Accounting skills and techniques
- Technological skills
- Team collaboration
- Commitment to quality and service
- Hospitality experience
- Report writing
Skills Acquired
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated in the ability to effectively serve customers and develop strong working relationships with staff
- Great knowledge of the selling process and effective sales techniques learned through marketing the bank and its products
- Dealing with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
- Confidentiality in handling sensitive staff and stakeholders/clients data
Volunteer Experience
Intern, Caritas Microfinance bank, Kawangware branch, 02/01/21, 04/30/21, Acquired great knowledge regarding the products offered by the organization through hands-on involvement in both the credit and operations departments, Assisting customers with finding suitable products and services, Marketing the bank and its products around, Assisting colleagues in loan processing and disbursement
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
Community service volunteering
Timeline
Personal Assistant and Accounting Assistant
Miradibrill Social Audit consultants
06.2024 - Current
Accountant
Outserve Technologies Ltd
11.2022 - 05.2024
Cashier
Hot Dishes Restaurant
05.2021 - 10.2022
Intern
Caritas Microfinance bank
02.2021 - 04.2021
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - Google Workspace, Asana, expense tracking, and productivity tools to support businesses remotely.
ALX Foundations
Diploma - Banking and Finance
Kabete National Polytechnic
COMPUTER PACKAGES AND LIFE SKILLS - Computer and basic accounting packages, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, Payroll Software
Daystar University
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
Brother Beausang Catholic Education Centre
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION -
Evertone Primary School