MOGESI NCHAGWA
Nairobi,30
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
National Land Commission
07.2023 - Current
- Accounting for special funds including donor, programs and projects funds.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations of Commission bank accounts to ensure proper management and effectiveness of accounting systems.
- Facilitating exchequer requisition on timely basis.
- Preparing and verifying vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
- Recording of data, maintaining primary records such as cashbooks ledgers, vote books, registers and preparing simple management reports.
- Inputting payment and receipt vouchers in IFMIS module and payment vouchers, to ensure tracking of reimbursement process, for accountability purposes in Directorate.
- Reconciliation of assigned sub-ledger accounts to General Ledger.
- Supporting internal and external audit function during audit process.
- Preparation of accounting documents and reviewing of request for funds are in line with procedures.
- Computing and issuing withholding tax certificates on both suppliers and staff.
CLERICAL OFFICER
NATIONAL LAND COMMISION
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Maintaining and updating of inventory
- Opening, Sorting and distributing incoming Mails
- Maintaining Proper filling system
- Maintaining of files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Played integral role in event planning efforts by coordinating and communicating effectively with participants.
- Organised over 16 events and meetings to maximise capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
- Answering correspondents and preparing out-going mails
- Receiving incoming visitors and clients professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responding to queries and providing information face to face, by phone or Email
- Offered basic reference assistance to support information needs.
- Supporting County Coordinators and Land administrators.
- Answered phone and in-person inquiries about National land Commission services, policies and procedures to provide accurate information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information, safeguarding privacy of employees and clients alike.
ACADEMIC MANAGER
BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACCADEMY -SIRARE
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Conferring with 16 teachers to rebalance classes, increase resource utilisation and integrate new technology.
- Supervising teachers quality assessment periodically
- Managing accreditation processes successfully while maintaining compliance with regional, national, or international standards as applicable.
- Planning and conducting in 8 academic conferences, 6 workshops to stay current with industry trends and share knowledge with peers.
- Enforcing policies stipulated in school regulations.
- Maintaining strong relationships with educational partners and institutions to foster collaborative learning opportunities for students and staff.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor progress toward strategic goals and objectives in academic domain.
- Spearheaded initiatives to increase student retention rates by implementing effective academic support services.
- Engaging 437 students with successful orientation programs.
- Budget allocation for various academic departments, ensuring optimal resource usage.
INTERN
MINISTRY OF FINANCE ECONOMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Preparing payment vouchers.
- Processing of duty exemptions letters and preparation of monthly report
- Dispatching of letters to Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Preparing of financial statements, book-keeping.
- Preparing of profit and loss statement and closing and accounting reports
- Undertaking bank reconciliations.
- Soliciting bids from contractors and negotiating to secure best possible engagements .
- Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions for ease of reference in budget analysis or audits.
- Interacting with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Participating in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Sorting files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Developing skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout team while promoting accountability for action items.
Education
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BCOM- Finance Option
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi01.2021
Dilpoma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, Kenya06.2017
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi01.2009
Certificate - Bussines Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi01.2009
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education K.C.S.E - Secondary Education
St. Mary's Mabera Secondary School
Mabera11.2007
Skills
- Invoice balancing
- Bookkeeping
- Management accounting
- Audit Support
- Document Recordkeeping
- Funds Management
- Audit Planning
- Business Intelligence
Personal Characteristics
My key strengths lie in being: Self-motivated, result oriented, quick and rational decision maker, reliable, responsible and industrious.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/10/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Henry Ondara, County Coordinator, National Land Commission, ondarahenry@gmail.com, 0791 575 745
- Clara Nyasonge Chacha, Head Teacher, Ikerege Primary School, chachanyasonge@gmail.com, 0727 620 001
- Nyabera Edwin, Senior Accountant, Nyamira County, eddynyabera@gmail.com, 0724 939 348
Hobbies and Interests
- Participating and taking leadership roles in voluntary activities
- Reading factual materials and inspirational books and magazines
- Travelling
- Making Friends
Additional Information
Trained on financial literacy- Commonwealth
Timeline
Accountant
National Land Commission
07.2023 - Current
CLERICAL OFFICER
NATIONAL LAND COMMISION
08.2015 - 06.2023
ACADEMIC MANAGER
BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACCADEMY -SIRARE
02.2013 - 01.2015
INTERN
MINISTRY OF FINANCE ECONOMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
03.2012 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
Jomo Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts - BCOM- Finance Option
Jomo Kenyatta University
Dilpoma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate - Bussines Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education K.C.S.E - Secondary Education
St. Mary's Mabera Secondary School
Accomplishments
- Supervised 4 accounting staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Coordinated weekly project team meetings and drafted agendas to increase meeting efficiency.
- Conferring with 16 teachers to rebalance classes, increase resource utilisation and integrate new technology.
- Conducted 8 academic conferences
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