MERCY MUMO
NAIROBI
Summary
- Seasoned Accountant with more than 5 years of experience directing accounting systems for an international NGO.
- Industrious and cost-conscious with excellent project management abilities. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and all other general accounting functions.
- Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Tech-savvy with proficiency in QuickBooks and ERP System. Outstanding problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Adept at working with private, public and state government clients.
- Skilled at inspecting organizations' operations, analyzing potential risks and providing recommendations to improve operations. Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes.
- Well-versed in GAAP, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities. Highly effective at solving routine and critical issues across all operational levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
Centrum Narovinu Kenya
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Reviewed budgets, capital appropriations and operating budgets, and communicated findings to senior management
- Maintained liaison with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations and matters pertaining to office bank accounts.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental guidelines
- Maintained financial records and monitored systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other day-to-day transactions and reports.
- Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies
- Assisted team members in transitioning from cash payments to direct transfers through extensive training and one-on-one support
- Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems
- Procurement and management of supplier database
- Planned itineraries for international guests
- Ensured compliance with ministry of education, KMPDB and NGO coordination Bureau
- Petty cash Management
- Inventory Management
- Compliance with donor reporting standards
- Managed information database for all beneficiaries
- Organized activities and seminars aimed at promoting non-violence
- Managed Grants/Donations for specific projects
- Oversaw a team of 70 staff
- Helped beneficiaries navigate interactions with banks while appropriating payments
Accounts Receivable Officer
AAR Insurance
Nairobi
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Processed accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Performed day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
- Prepared bills, invoices and bank deposits
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensured that all payments were accounted for and properly posted
- Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
Mentorship Development Officer
United Missions International
Nairobi
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Facilitated mentorship forums at six major Campuses in Nairobi
- Organized mentorship forums for high school and university students
- Prepared different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
CPA -
Strathmore University
Nairobi01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya2015
Advanced Certificate in Information Technology -
Annex Computer & Business College
Nairobi, Kenya07.2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
ABC Iveti Hills Secondary School
Machakos, Kenya12.2011
Skills
- Asset Utilization
- Fixed Assets Management
- Payroll Management
- Reliability and Integrity Improvement
- Financial Projections
- Strategy Development
- Team Development and Building
- Work Organization and Prioritization
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Resource Centre for Women and Girls
- Global Leadership Summit
Languages
Kamba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
REFERENCES
PALAS CHANDA
Chairperson
Centrum Narovinu Kenya
+254717365420
DANA FEMINOVA
Chief Operations Officer
Centrum Narovinu Kenya
+420777711911
VERONICA WANJE
Customer Relations Executive
Cooperative bank
+254702803346
Timeline
Chief Accountant
Centrum Narovinu Kenya
01.2016 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable Officer
AAR Insurance
10.2015 - 12.2015
Mentorship Development Officer
United Missions International
01.2015 - 12.2015
CPA -
Strathmore University
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting
University of Nairobi
Advanced Certificate in Information Technology -
Annex Computer & Business College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
ABC Iveti Hills Secondary School