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Lorraine Munyendo

Lorraine Munyendo

Nairobi

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Fairtrade Africa, excelling in budget administration and stakeholder communication. Achieved a 15% reduction in expenditures while managing a €4.8 million project. Skilled in strategic planning and staff recruitment, I deliver impactful results through effective vendor management and process improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Finance and Administration Officer

Fairtrade Africa
Nairobi
10.2017 - Current
  • Administered regional budget and overseen petty cash, reducing unnecessary expenditures by 15%.
  • Directed payroll processes across five countries, ensuring 100% accuracy and strict compliance.
  • Streamlined vendor pre-qualification procedures, achieving a 25% reduction in processing time.
  • Developed comprehensive quarterly financial summaries for stakeholders, ensuring project budget compliance without discrepancies.
  • Managed procurement for Dignity for All Project (€600,500 2018-2021), enhancing service quality through effective supplier coordination.
  • Led €4.8 million Recover Africa Project (2019-2022), resulting in a clean audit report through exceptional financial oversight.
  • Spearheaded the regional recruitment process, from posting job ads, to organizing interviews, and onboarding new hires.
  • Generated and sent customer invoices, submitted payments and updates accounts.
  • Developed and strengthened client relationships by delivering knowledgeable support.
  • Managed projects in alignment with time, budget and quality requirements.
  • Provided assistance with organising corporate events such as training seminars or trade shows.
  • Assisted team with timely and accurate administrative work covering multiple remote sites.
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
  • Implemented filing systems to improve document organization and retrieval.
  • Administered benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Finance and Administration Assistant

Fairtrade Africa
Nairobi
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Coordinated travel logistics for senior leadership, reducing expenses by 20% through strategic itinerary planning and corporate discounts.
  • Devised an efficient approach to monthly reconciliations for over 150 transactions, enhancing budgeting precision and departmental accountability.
  • Implemented onboarding processes for new hires, developing training materials that cut integration time from four weeks to two.
  • Supported HR functions by preparing new hire packets and conducting onboarding activities.
  • Booked flights and reserved hotel rooms to plan and coordinate staff travel.

Accounts Assistant

Metropolitan Diagnostics & MRI Centre Ltd
Mombasa
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Restructured payment processing and expense report audits, achieving 25% reduction in discrepancies during reconciliations.
  • Implemented accounting software solutions for accurate weekly and monthly financial reporting.
  • Delivered actionable insights to management for data-driven strategic decisions, improving business performance by 10%.
  • Assisted with tax preparation and filing, including sales tax and income tax returns.
  • Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting systems by verifying documents against source information.
  • Coordinated with vendors regarding billing issues.
  • Assisted in accounts receivable, payable and general ledger activities.
  • Supported external auditors during annual audits by providing requested documents promptly.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2022

Bachelor of Business Management - Finance & Banking

Moi University
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2018

Certified Public Accountant -

Vision Institute of Professional Studies
Mombasa, Kenya
06.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Human Resources Management

Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Kenya

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget administration
  • Payroll administration
  • Vendor management
  • Contract administration
  • Time management
  • Project coordination
  • Travel coordination
  • Risk assessment frameworks
  • Stakeholder communication strategies
  • Staff recruitment and onboarding
  • Training material development
  • Strategic planning and process improvement
  • Financial software proficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Events coordination
  • Records management

Accomplishments

  • Directed procurement processes for the Dignity for All Project (€600,500, 2018-2021); ensured seamless execution of deliverables through strategic coordination with suppliers, leading to improved service quality across all involved operations
  • Spearheaded the €4.8 million Recover Africa Project (2019-2022), funded by GIZ, resulting in a clean audit report achieved on 05/01/22, and demonstrating exceptional financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle
  • Named 'Most Outstanding Junior Management Staff' at Fairtrade Africa, ECAN Region, reduced reconciliation time by 30 hours per month through automation, and supported the implementation of regional financial and HR systems in multi-country programs

Personal Information

In addition to my technical expertise, I bring strong interpersonal and communication skills that support effective team collaboration. I enjoy mentoring junior colleagues, promoting team wellness, and continuously learning new tools and methods that enhance efficiency

Outside of work, I am passionate about community empowerment, travel, and personal development. I am currently pursuing further training in human resource management to complement my finance and administrative experience

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant, June 2014

Languages

English
First Language
Swahili
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Finance and Administration Officer

Fairtrade Africa
10.2017 - Current

Finance and Administration Assistant

Fairtrade Africa
06.2015 - 10.2017

Accounts Assistant

Metropolitan Diagnostics & MRI Centre Ltd
02.2013 - 01.2015

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Business Management - Finance & Banking

Moi University

Certified Public Accountant -

Vision Institute of Professional Studies

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Human Resources Management

Kenya Institute of Management

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