Jane Nyaruai Nyaga

• Performed implementers' capacity assessment, recognized capacity gaps, devised action plans, and facilitated capacity building interventions.
• Actively participated in grant-making and negotiation efforts.
• Prepared, reviewed and amended grant budgets.
• Conducted field site visits and spot checks, providing continuous oversight.
• Reviewed progress reports and disbursement requests from implementers, preparing comprehensive reports and debrief presentations highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Evaluated internal controls, systems, and processes and provided actionable recommendations.
• Ensured consistent risk evaluation and mitigation for all engagements.
• Ensured partners' compliance with funding guidelines through thorough variance analysis of actual expenses against budgeted amounts.
• Resolved issues related to inadequate or incomplete reporting, analyses, documentation, and feedback.
• Assessed activities involving grant closure and provided clients with relevant advice.

• Enhanced decision-making by conducting comprehensive risk assessments of prospective and ongoing audit clients.
• Planned and executed audits for teams of 4 to 15 members, ensuring their motivation and achievement of targets within internal and external deadlines.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of client processes to validate compliance with regulatory and accounting frameworks for various balances and activities.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of client financial statements to ensure accuracy.
• Developed management letters and Board Presentation Papers for a variety of clients.
• Engaged in discussions with clients, facilitating the integration of audit findings into their operational processes.
• Enhanced understanding of various accounting and IFRS standards.

• Created and amended grants in the system.
• Oversaw and tracked donor contributions.
• Conducted analysis of financial data using Excel.
• Maintained regular communication with Project Management Officers regarding project financials.
• Generated accurate and relevant reports for senior management.
• Conducting analysis of project documents, budgets, reports, assessments, and evaluations.
• Executed project closure account reconciliations with accuracy.
• Speedily mastered and applied new skills to daily tasks, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

Assisted 6 entrepreneurs in their business endeavors.

• Provided training on scalable business models.
• Formulated effective business models tailored to meet specific business needs.
• Conducted ethnographic research.
• Evaluated viability of potential solutions prior to allocating resources.
• Implemented effective marketing tactics to expand and maintain customer base.
• Developed compelling presentations for fundraising purposes.
• Managed a three-member facilitator team resulting in an impressive funding pitch success score with five out of six entrepreneurs securing funding. Effectively collaborating within a multinational team comprising Kenyan and British youth enhanced my ability to work harmoniously amidst cultural diversity.
• Enhanced my adaptability, initiative and resilience too.

• Maintained secure custody of cash balances and records.
• Liaised with suppliers, banks, and other partners to facilitate successful transactions.
• Ensured accurate and timely completion of bank reconciliations.
• Conducted internal audit processes.
• Performed stock-taking duties.
• Utilized Sage Pastel to accurately enter, process, and manage data.
• Developed and crafted a diverse range of reports and communication documents.
• Assisted in the delivery of interactive trainings and workshops.
• Advanced my self-starting, interpersonal and teamwork skills and problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.