JOSEPH OSEKO
NAIROBI
Summary
Enthusiastic training professional successful at developing training plans and supplementary materials to help trainees excel. Works under strict deadlines and makes independent judgments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Financial Literacy Trainer
EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION
7 2023 - Current
- Deliver financial education training to MSMEs in Equity bank
- Offering mentorship and coaching to MSMEs to program beneficiaries
- Linking MSMEs to Equity Group financial services based on their financial needs
- Documentation and dissemination of success stories & lessons learnt in program.
- Trained and mentored 658 customers thus far on financial literacy.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement
- Supporting productivity increase and business growth through customer training and mentoring.
- Enrolling MSMEs/farmers into Equity bank's programs in accordance with program set target and timelines
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality deliverables
Administrative Assistant
DWIPHA ENTERPRISES LIMITED. (10+ employee Agricultural Company)
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided administrative support services to director of operations, overseeing a team of 12 employees
- Composed and proofread memos, letters, reports, and presentations, providing accurate, concise, and error-free communication
- Processed correspondence, reports, and scheduling with MS Office
- Slashed clerical errors by up to 25%
- Catalogued information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; Generated written summaries of data when required
- Organized and streamlined report filing system to save 6+ hours a month
- Directed calls to different departments daily and ensured that all calls from clients were received and clients assisted on what is needed
- Provided ongoing administrative support to senior executives, driving organizational success through management of daily operations and special projects
- Planned and coordinated successful corporate meetings and promotional events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines.
Finance and Accounting Intern
ARM CEMENT PLC.
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Managed and reviewed filing and office systems and ensured that all files and invoices were updated increasing efficiency by up to 25%.
- Worked with general ledger accounts, creating schedules, journal entries and assisting with daily operations.
- Researched and interpreted accounting policies and regulations
- Performed month end reconciliation of accounting records to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance and integrity of accounts and accounting records.
- Prepared financial reports and worked together with tax department on optimization of tax planning processes and procedures
- Reviewed and maintained all invoices, vouchers, check payments, lease purchasing orders, debit and credit notes and receipts for external auditing purpose.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Tax Administration - Tax Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2015 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
STRATHMORE SCHOOL
Nairobi, Kenya 02.2010 - 11.2013
Skills
International labor organization trainer
Microsoft suites
Workshop coordination
Time Management
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Effective Communication
Project Implementation
Professionalism
Customer Service
Teamwork
Certification
International Computer Driving License (ICDL 1 and 2), May 2014
References
- Andrew Ritho, ramritho@gmail.com, 0729852647
- Andrew Siundu, Andrew.siundu@armcement.com, 0736890289
- Naftali Swaka Ashira, Naftali.Ashira@equitygroupfoundation.com, 0763290946
Timeline
Advanced Diploma in Tax Administration - Tax Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
DWIPHA ENTERPRISES LIMITED. (10+ employee Agricultural Company)
06.2019 - 01.2020
Finance and Accounting Intern
ARM CEMENT PLC.
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
01.2015 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
STRATHMORE SCHOOL
02.2010 - 11.2013
Financial Literacy Trainer
EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION
7 2023 - Current