Nicole Nafula
Finance Professional
Webuye
Summary
Competent and results oriented Accounting & Financial specialist with 3 years of work experience in;
Financial planning, analysis and reporting, financial data analysis, forecasting and risk management, credit control, administration, sales, marketing and customer relations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administrative Assistant
University of Washington Global Assistance Program-KEMRI
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Improved document processing speed by introducing automated templates for routine correspondence.
- Monitored office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of essential items without overstocking.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Finance and Adminnistration Intern
University of Washington Global Assistance Program
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Record financial transactions in QuickBooks as assigned.
- Helped in internal and external audit preparation and document retrieval
- Receive and examine payment requests supporting documents
- Maintain an unpaid invoices file amd ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Filing all financial documents.
- Assisted in preparation of purchase orders for approval and providing logistical support during procurement
- Prepared payment vouchers and ensure that they are well supported by necessary documents
- Assisted in the preparation of payment documents
- Assisted in following up of Payment of all statutory deductions
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and that they match with the LPO
- Monitoring and follow up of all Project office requests
- Assisted in financial requests and bank reconciliations
- Maintained the asset register, assist in stock count and physical check of assets, overseeing issuing
and return of assets to/ from staff - Ensured that finance and other administrative documents are complete and are properly managed
and filed - Efficient filing and archiving of financial documents for easy retrieval for reporting and audit
processes
Sales Lead
Winmer Enterprises Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured an increase in the number of accounting software by introducing monthly sales review meetings.
- Introduced webinars increasing product awareness.
- Made posters and flyers for webinars and client meetings.
- Organized, facilitated and attended networking events that helped increased company's sales.
- Scheduled demos and client review and feedback sessions which helped increase client confidence and retention
- Established strong rapport with clients through active listening techniques, understanding their unique needs and proposing tailored solutions.
- Boosted sales performance by implementing strategic sales plans and effective team management.
Credit Officer - Intern
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported the recovery of bad debts of ksh5 million.
- Conducted financial literacy classes for youth groups.
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
- Conducted regular account reviews to proactively identify potential risks in the credit portfolio, taking corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced credit decision-making by conducting comprehensive financial analysis and risk assessments by reviewing verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
- Data collection and report generation to help track business performance of beneficiaries.
Education
Certified Public Accountancy - Accounting
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries Board
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance And Banking
Maasai Mara University
Narok 04.2001 -
Skills
In-depth knowledge in developing, implementing and maintaining a set of comprehensive Finance policies and procedures
Experienced in lead generation, sales and marketing, customer relations and data analysis
Expertise in preparing timely and accurate Financial & Management reports while maintaining financial integrity and ensuring compliance to IAS, IFRS, GAAP’s
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely
Able to prioritize clearly, handle multiple tasks, set clear objectives & work across teams while maintaining professionalism and high levels of accuracy / integrity
Experienced in analyzing Financial / Accounting data, preparing financial reports, statements and projections using QuickBooks, Microsoft office 365, Busy and advanced Excel
Timeline
Finance and Administrative Assistant
University of Washington Global Assistance Program-KEMRI
01.2025 - Current
Finance and Adminnistration Intern
University of Washington Global Assistance Program
09.2024 - 01.2025
Sales Lead
Winmer Enterprises Ltd.
05.2023 - 08.2024
Credit Officer - Intern
Youth Enterprise Development Fund
01.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Public Accountancy - Accounting
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries Board
04.2001 -
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance And Banking
Maasai Mara University
04.2001 -