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MARY KUNYADA
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven finance and accounting professionals with over one year of progressive experience in both Non-profit and corporate finance environments across East Africa. Adept at managing financial records, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and audit coordination—both locally and internationally. CPA finalist and holder of an Accounting Technician Diploma, currently awaiting examination results for Business Data Analytics scheduled April 2025. Proficient in financial oversight, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, cash flow supervision, and expense governance. Proven ability to streamline operations, improve reporting accuracy, and uphold full regulatory compliance. Recognized for integrity, collaboration, adaptability, clear communication, and problem-solving under pressure. Committed to delivering strategic financial insights that drive informed decision-making and sustainable value. Seeking to contribute my leadership and expertise to a dynamic organization focused on financial excellence and long-term growth.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages
Work History
Ezra Group
Finance Intern
10.2024 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Supported the finance department in preparing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Ensured accurate entry of financial data and documentation compliance.
- Led budget reconciliation efforts to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring timely compliance and resolving complex discrepancies.
- Redesigning document management workflows to improve audit readiness and data accessibility.
- Streamlining accounting filing systems to boost operational efficiency by 15%.
- Prepare and process payment vouchers promptly with minimal errors.
- Reconciling expense reports with 90%+ accuracy, identifying and resolving anomalies.
- Adapted quickly to a new country and organizational environment under high-pressure conditions.
The Mango Tree Orphan Support Trust Kenya
Accounts Intern
05.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Worked closely with the finance team while pursuing CPA, supporting bookkeeping, petty cash management, and bank reconciliations.
- Contributed to internal audits and implemented financial control measures.
- Gained practical experience NGO financial systems and donor accountability.
- Assisted in the preparation of donor financial reports and budgets.
- Supervised financial document workflows to enhance data integrity and accessibility.
- Directed payment validations to ensure timely and compliant disbursements.
- Assisting with procurement and inventory management of office supplies.
- Performing expense reconciliations to ensure consistency with submitted statements.
- Enhancing financial data accuracy to strengthen audit readiness.
Education
Business Data Analytics (BDA)
Key College for Excellence
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Finalist
01.2023 - 01.2024
Mawego National Polytechnic
Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Our Lady of Lourdes
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Skills
Financial Oversight
undefinedAttributes
- Determined and committed to continuous learning
- Highly attentive to detail and quality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Resilient and adaptable in diverse environments
Personal Information
Nationality: Malawian
Timeline
Finance Intern
Ezra Group
10.2024 - 04.2025
Key College for Excellence
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Finalist
01.2023 - 01.2024
Accounts Intern
The Mango Tree Orphan Support Trust Kenya
05.2022 - 04.2023
Mawego National Polytechnic
Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Our Lady of Lourdes
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Business Data Analytics (BDA)
04.2025
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