Samantha Gachau
Nairobi
Summary
Driven to learn quickly, advance computer proficiency and training in industry operations with foundational knowledge in Finance and Accounting, coupled with a strong commitment to learning and professional growth. Flexible and hardworking team player focused on boosting productivity and performance with conscientious and detail-oriented approaches.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Sub-Saharan African Model United Nations(SAIMUN)
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted training sessions for SAIMUN participants at Nova Pioneer Girls' Tatu.
- Mentored delegates at Nova Pioneer in understanding International relations and the functioning of the United Nations.
- Facilitated mock debates and simulations to foster a dynamic learning environment for the aspiring SAIMUN participants.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences and training sessions relevant to the organization''s mission.
ATTACHEE
INTERCITY SECURE HOMES LTD
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted in the preparation of weekly and monthly budget reports,gaining hands-on experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Utilized financial software such as Quickbooks to create invoices, receive payments and generate reports such as sales and open balances.
- Supported month-end closing procedures such as statutory filing, compilation of petty cash receipts and generation of statements and invoices.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Exceptional in excel.
Education
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) -
KCA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Mathematics
KENYATTA UNIVERITY
Nairobi, Kenya12.2024
High School Diploma -
LIMURU GIRLS' SCHOOL
Limuru, Kiambu District, Kenya11.2019
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in statutory filing
- Exceptional in excel
- Familiar with Aren Payroll
- Experience in managing budgets and handling financial documents
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- Answering Phones
- Community Engagement
Certification
Certificate of attendance and participation in the students Economics Symposium
Professional Experience
- Formulated weekly budgets for various departments and facilitated petty cash.
- Received payments and created LPOS for our clients using the QuickBooks software.
- Duplicated monthly invoices and created statements for clients
- Generation of reports such as Ageing, Open balance, P&L, Sale reports for suppliers and customers.
Timeline
Volunteer
Sub-Saharan African Model United Nations(SAIMUN)
10.2023 - Current
ATTACHEE
INTERCITY SECURE HOMES LTD
04.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) -
KCA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Mathematics
KENYATTA UNIVERITY
High School Diploma -
LIMURU GIRLS' SCHOOL
Certificate of attendance and participation in the students Economics Symposium
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