KENNEDY LIONA MUKARA
Kakamega
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with proven expertise in financial accounting and effective communication, honed at Kenya Young Men's Christian Association. Skilled in managing budgets and optimizing procurement processes, I excel in multi-tasking and leadership, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and resource management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
National Council Accountant
Kenya Young Mens Christian Association
04.2024 - Current
- Management of financial resources through assets, funds and inventory control
- Preparation and submission of National Secretariat Council budget to the Finance Manager.
- Preparation of financial reports as required.
- Running and providing assistance to all other Accountants as needed
- Running KYMCA VAT accounts and ensuring its up-to date. This include; filling of the VAT claims etc.
- Managing of KYMCA imprests as aper the guidelines.
- Carrying out managerial roles concerning KYMCA Accounts Department.
- Performing any other duties assigned to me by the Finance Manager/National General Secretary.
Hostel Accountant
Kenya Young Men's Christian Association
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Management of financial resources through assets, funds and inventory control
- Preparation and submission of Kenya YMCA budget to the Hostel Manager.
- Management of company's office petty cash.
- Preparation of financial reports as required.
- Managing of company's procurement department to ensure that goods received and services offered are up to standards and the procurement process has been adhered to before payment.
- Extraction and inputting of data from various sources and departments into the accounting system.
- Running and providing assistance to all staff services as needed.
- Running KYMC VAT accounts and ensuring its up-to date. This include; filling of the VAT claims etc.
- Preparation of payment vouchers and ensuring that all supporting documents are attached to the respective payment vouchers.
- Inventory management at the store. This include monthly stock count and ensuring a seamless procurement process.
- Carrying out monthly bank reconciliation.
- Posting of payment in the accounting system.
- Managing of KYMCA imprests as aper the guidelines.
- Managing and carrying out banking services as an agent of the company's bank account. i.e carrying out deposit and withdrawal services as required.
- Managing of cash office, front office, back office, restaurant, kitchen and house-keeping department to ensure that they deliver their services effectively as required.
- Performing any other duties assigned to me by the manager.
Payment Agent
Equity Bank
Kakamega
03.2022 - 03.2023
- My role is to report to the Business Growth and Development Manager on key duties and responsibilities below.
- Recruitment of Pay with Equity [PWE] Tills and Billers for the branch.
- Recruitment of Eazybiz clients for the branch.
- Push for merchant PWE and biller transactions.
- Management of merchant and customer relationship.
- Recruitment of customers to mobile banking platforms and Ecosystem Financing.
- Any other duty assigned by the team leader where I majorly serve at the Customer Service Desk when need arise.
Internship Student
Kakamega County Assembly
Kakamega
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Preparation of payment vouchers
- Posting of the vote-book
- Preparation of expenditure report
- Management of staff Imprest
- Preparation of cash book and reconciliation reports
- Preparation and filing of local purchase orders and local service orders
- Filling of tax returns
- Preparation of payroll and
- Allocation of staff responsibilities on the system.
Education
CPA - Part II Qualification
Adex College of Professional Studies
Kakamega Town05.2025
Bachelor`s Degree - Commerce, Finance Option
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Kaamega County01.2020
Certificate - Computer Packages
Western Technical Training Institute
Kaamega03.2018
High School - A
St. Peter's Mumias Boys` High School
Kakamega-Mumias01.2015
Primary School - Passed
Shimanyiro Primary School
Kaamega01.2011
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget preparation
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Excel
- Client relationship management
- Procurement processes
- Effective communication
- Customer relations
- Data analysis
- General ledger entries
Sub County
Kakamega South
References
- Caroline Okato, Accountant, Kakamega County Assembly, 0712-849-400, carolineokato@gmail.com, Kakamega
- Mrs Everlyne Mutola, Customer Service - Operations, Equity Bank, Kakamega Branch, 0722-647-224, Everlyne.mutola@equitybank.co.ke, Kakamega
- Joel Obaye, Finance Manager, Kenya YMCA, 0720-852-235, obaye@ymcakenya.org, Nairobi
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering
- Reading (News, Business Journals)
- Sports (Football, bike riding, hiking, swimming)
County
Kakamega
Personal Information
- ID Number: 34374637
- Date of Birth: 07/29/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
Timeline
National Council Accountant
Kenya Young Mens Christian Association
04.2024 - Current
Hostel Accountant
Kenya Young Men's Christian Association
03.2023 - 03.2024
Payment Agent
Equity Bank
03.2022 - 03.2023
Internship Student
Kakamega County Assembly
05.2019 - 08.2019
CPA - Part II Qualification
Adex College of Professional Studies
Bachelor`s Degree - Commerce, Finance Option
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Certificate - Computer Packages
Western Technical Training Institute
High School - A
St. Peter's Mumias Boys` High School
Primary School - Passed
Shimanyiro Primary School
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