LUCY GICHUHI
FINANCE
5681,00506
Summary
I am a results-driven financial systems leader with vast experience in financial statement reviewing, auditing and reporting. I am well-versed in managing accounts payables and receivables.
I also do top up as an enthusiastic organisational team leader, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, great communication and excellent organizational skills.
I have a clear understanding of overall organisational duties, having worked in a start-up organisation for 5 years, I was able to handle not only Financial, Administrative and Accounting duties but also trained and led the Human resource team too hence giving me a wholistic organisational management expertise.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
KINETIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Controlled day to day office incomes and expenditures, prepare monthly accounting reconciliation and worked with a goal to improve the financial controls of the organisation.
- Managed payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Generated sales tax reports for each operational jurisdiction, monitored bi-weekly payroll and prepared and paid out sales commissions.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks hence improving efficiency and productivity.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately both for me and my team.
IMPORT TRADING
LOTUS VENTURES
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Financial Support Services
AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
KENYA 05.2013 - 10.2015
Diploma in Microfinance - Micro Finance
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
KENYA 01.2013 - 09.2014
Skills
Multitasking abilities
Teamwork
Cost control and reduction
Process implementation
Budget forecasting
Financial analysis and reporting
Business development and planning
Strategic account development
Sales processes
Transformative leadership
Certification
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Finance Certificate
Timeline
FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
KINETIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
01.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Financial Support Services
AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
05.2013 - 10.2015
Diploma in Microfinance - Micro Finance
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 09.2014
IMPORT TRADING
LOTUS VENTURES
08.2012 - 08.2015