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Joyce Kilwake

Nairobi

Summary

A resourceful professional with over 5 years of experience in treasury operations, banking, and FinTech industries. Expertise in optimizing financial processes, driving innovation, and enhancing strategic decision-making. Skilled in bank reconciliations, payments processing, and financial reporting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Settlements & Reconciliation Accountant

DPO Pay by Network
01.2024 - Current
  • Process merchant settlements accurately within agreed timelines, ensuring zero errors
  • Prepare and circulate daily settlement forecasts, enhancing financial planning
  • Identify and address funding gaps in coordination with Treasury
  • Achieve 100% reconciliation for allocated banks, ensuring timely monthly reporting
  • Handle settlement queries from merchants, risk, and customer service teams within 48 hours

Treasury Accountant

DPO Pay by Network
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed group funding requirements, ensuring full account funding for operations
  • Reported cash balances and maintained accurate financial records
  • Acted as the main finance contact for banks, achieving a 98% resolution rate
  • Conducted bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate transaction accounting in NetSuite
  • Collaborated with customer support to address and resolve inquiries promptly

Finance Administrator

Dynamic Green Technologies
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Managed company cash flow and ensured sufficient liquidity for operations
  • Negotiated bank terms and handled transfers and deposits
  • Performed regular bank reconciliations and monitored account balances
  • Prepared financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance

Branch Operations Intern

Ecobank Kenya
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Supported routine transactions and ensured accuracy in processing
  • Assisted with daily operations and balanced cash drawers
  • Performed data entry and maintained accurate customer records

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Multimedia University of Kenya
Nairobi
11-2019

Skills

  • Reconciliation Specialist
  • Merchant settlements
  • Analytical skills
  • Forecasting techniques
  • Payment's processing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Bank relations
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Audit support
  • Strategic planning & Regulatory Compliance
  • Intuit QuickBooks specialist

Professional trainings and certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)-Advanced Level
  • The Complete Financial Analyst Course, Udemy, 2024
  • Data Analysis Essentials in Excel, Udemy

Timeline

Settlements & Reconciliation Accountant

DPO Pay by Network
01.2024 - Current

Treasury Accountant

DPO Pay by Network
05.2022 - 12.2023

Finance Administrator

Dynamic Green Technologies
10.2019 - 04.2022

Branch Operations Intern

Ecobank Kenya
04.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Multimedia University of Kenya
Joyce Kilwake