Open To Work
IVY WAMBUI KANGETHE
Summary
Results-orientated finance professional with a strong foundation in investment analysis and hands-on experience in procurement processes and small business operations. Skilled in financial analysis, strategic problem-solving, and client and stakeholder relationship management, with a proven ability to deliver timely, compliant, and value-driven outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Sole Propreitorship
Nairobi
03.2019 - Current
- Managed end-to-end procurement and supply of office stationery to institutional clients, including sourcing from local manufacturers and distributors, negotiating prices, preparing quotations, and ensuring timely delivery in line with client specifications.
- Prepared and submitted compliant tender and quotation documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, local purchase orders, and AGPO-related requirements, ensuring adherence to public procurement and institutional procurement standards.
- Oversaw financial management and pricing decisions, including cost estimation, profit margin analysis, cash-flow management, and record-keeping to support sustainable business operations.
- Built and maintained strong client and supplier relationships, handling client enquiries, resolving delivery or quality issues, and securing repeat business through reliable service and consistent product quality.
Financial Operations Intern
Mwalimu Saccoo
Nairobi
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in preparing financial reports and presentations for management review.
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track expenses, revenue, cash flows and other KPIs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new ideas around finance process automation opportunities.
- Cheque writing and record-keeping of money transactions within the department.
- Document tracking and keeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.S in Finance
United States International University
Nairobi, Kenya09-2026
Skills
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and investment fundamentals
- Entrepreneurship and small business management
- Procurement processes and tender documentation
- Client and stakeholder relationship management
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Professional communication and report writing
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Affiliations
volunteer work (Community Service) - Total Rehab Centre
Timeline
Financial Operations Intern
Mwalimu Saccoo
06.2019 - 12.2019
Business Owner
Sole Propreitorship
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - B.S in Finance
United States International University