Quinter Kimaiywa Yator
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and donor compliance. Proven ability to manage accounts receivable/payable, prepare financial reports, and support audits. Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills. Works well in teams and independently with little oversight.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Population Services International (PSI)
01.2023 - Current
- Manage accounts receivable and staff/vendor advances, ensuring timely reconciliations.
- Process payments via online banking platforms and mobile money per policy guidelines.
- Train staff on travel policies and review reimbursement claims.
- Maintain updated accounting records, inventory logs, and daily cash flows.
- Prepare monthly finance reports, aging schedules, and upload documentation to SharePoint.
- Monitor and review staff telephone bills.
- Support internal/external audits and ensured full document submission.
- Coordinate asset verifications and maintain asset disposal records.
- Oversee petty cash policy adherence and conduct regular spot checks.
Lead Finance Officer
Tushinde Children’s Trust
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Ensured accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
- Processed cheques, online payments, and statutory deductions in compliance with donor regulations.
- Preparation and prompt settlement of statutory and other payroll deductions, i.e., PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding tax, HELB, Co-operative contributions, Pension.
- Monitored cash flow and prepared monthly accounts and reconciliations.
- Maintained fixed assets register.
- Oversaw the procurement process.
Finance Officer
Tushinde Children’s Trust
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Ensured all financial transactions are carried out and recorded in the accounting software.
- Prepared cheques and online payments for review by the finance and operations manager in compliance with the organization’s policies.
- Maintained the Fixed Assets Register.
- Recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Prepared donor financial reports.
- Reconciled bank statements.
- Participated in financial audits.
- Tracked bank deposits and payments.
- Administered payroll.
- Processed tax payments in compliance with the tax Authority.
- Reviewed and implemented financial policies.
Finance Assistant
Tushinde Children’s Trust
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Accurate record of daily transactions.
- Processed Invoices.
- Tracked and reconciled bank statements.
- Recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Processed invoices and followed up with clients, suppliers, and partners as needed.
- Provided administrative support during budget preparation.
- Participated in quarterly and annual audits.
Intern
Tushinde Children’s Trust
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Filing, archiving & photocopying invoices, statements, and correspondence.
- Petty cash distribution and cash transfer per policy.
- Supported the preparation of journal entries/postings.
- Supported the monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements.
Education
CPA II -
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Examination
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Kenya Methodist University
10.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
The Search Comprehensive School
11.2015
Skills
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Familiar with QuickBooks Accounting Software
REFERENCES
Felix Iraki,
Finance Associate,
Population Services International,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: firaki@psi.org
Telephone:0723822489
Austine Oyier,
Procurement manager,
Population Services International,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: aoyier@psi.org
Telephone:0726982858
George Machugu Kamande
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone:0722169855/+211929556293,
Email: gkamande622gmail.com
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Population Services International (PSI)
01.2023 - Current
Lead Finance Officer
Tushinde Children’s Trust
12.2021 - 12.2022
Finance Officer
Tushinde Children’s Trust
01.2021 - 11.2021
Finance Assistant
Tushinde Children’s Trust
01.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
Tushinde Children’s Trust
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
The Search Comprehensive School
CPA II -
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Examination
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