Samuel Kanyi
Financial Economist
Nairobi
Summary
Proficient financial professional with solid background in economic analysis. Proactive and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Economist 1
The National Treasury and Economic Planning
1 2021 - Current
- Preparing quarterly and Annual Progress Reports on National Government projects and programmes; Providing technical support on intergovernmental and National Government economic planning function; Uploading and updating projects and programmes information in the electronic National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (e-NIMES) Disseminating information on national plans, policies and strategies; and Facilitating public participation and stakeholder consultation forums to identify strategic national and sectoral priorities to be included in national development plan.
Finance Manager
Claudio Group of Companies
2016.10 - 2021.01
- Oversee and ensure on-time financial reporting in accordance to timelines; Reviewing accounting documents to ensure accuracy of information; Ensure that statutory payments are timorously made; Daily posting of financial transactions in the accounting software and checking ledgers for accuracy; Promptly input stock transfers, purchase orders and other movements of goods; Prepare and properly file invoices and delivery notes for customer orders; Track and follow up on customer payments; Ensure the office is organized, orderly and stocked with necessary commodities; Implements and enforces internal controls; Attend to audit issues; Supplier payments and reconciliations; Cash flow Management, planning and budgeting
Finance Controller
Ideal-Plus Enterprises
2015.01 - 2016.09
- Responsible for financial and management functions including the review of systems of internal controls and financial procedures and providing advice to the business units on all financial matters
- Ensure efficient running of the accounting and information department
- Plan and control of overhead expenditures and financial results established long term objectives
- Manage the accounting system including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, project costing, inventory, cash flow projection, credit and corrections to contribute to overall financial and performance results
- Ensure compliance with corporate, local statutory requirement through appropriate record keeping
- Work proactively with management team to control actual financial results consistent with operating plan commitments for the organization
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, quarterly forecasts, performance review and annual budget, yearend reporting and year end package
- Maintain adequate procedures and controls to ensure accuracy of job costs
- Establish adequate internal controls and procedures to safeguarded and protect company assets
- Payroll Administration
- Liaise with bankers, auditors, tax agents, legal consultants and statutory bodies.
Consulting Analyst
PKF East Africa
2014.04 - 2014.12
- Business valuations; Due diligence exercises; Business plan development and review; Preparing quality Expression of Interest (EOI) and Proposals; Ensuring assignments are completed within planned time; Preparing quality reports; Making presentations to clients; Corporate finance
Financial Accountant
Crested Acres Investments Limited
2013.11 - 2014.03
- Overall compliance with finance process and policies, both internal and external; Monthly payroll preparation and annual statutory filings, including VAT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF; Stock control; Cash flow management and banking; Monthly management account presentation and analysis; Providing general office and logistics support; Performing general office duties such as maintaining files, licenses and records; Preparing general accounting schedules and basic book keeping.
Business Software Consultant
Time-Con Consultants Limited
2012.11 - 2013.06
- Installation of business software for clients; Training clients on the usage of the business software; Support for clients using business software; Implementation of the business software
Accounts Assistant
Captain motocycle manufacturing ltd
2012.04 - 2012.10
- Filing tax returns; Maintain proper books of accounts, petty cash, reconciliations, etc.; Produce timely financial reports and accounts of the company; Undertaking banking duties and collecting funds for the company; Responsible for the processing of payroll for the employees; Handling all company daily cash transactions and keeping petty cash float.
Intern Economist
Ministry of Trade
2010.07 - 2010.09
- Formulation of development policies and strategies; Economic analysis of trade issues; Project and core poverty programs monitoring and evaluation; General administrative duties.
Education
Certificate of completion in Project Management in Practice - Monitoring, Controlling and Change Management
Alison
2023.01 - 2023.05
Economics and Finance - Applied Economics
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 2007.05 - 2012.05
High School - Secondary Education
Kalou Secondary School
2001.01 - 2005.04
Skills
Financial analysis
undefinedCertification
CPA Part 1
Timeline
Integrated Policy Leadership And Implementation
2024-02
Certificate of completion in Project Management in Practice - Monitoring, Controlling and Change Management
Alison
2023.01 - 2023.05
CPA Part 1
2019-07
Finance Manager
Claudio Group of Companies
2016.10 - 2021.01
Finance Controller
Ideal-Plus Enterprises
2015.01 - 2016.09
Consulting Analyst
PKF East Africa
2014.04 - 2014.12
Financial Accountant
Crested Acres Investments Limited
2013.11 - 2014.03
Business Software Consultant
Time-Con Consultants Limited
2012.11 - 2013.06
Accounts Assistant
Captain motocycle manufacturing ltd
2012.04 - 2012.10
Intern Economist
Ministry of Trade
2010.07 - 2010.09
Economics and Finance - Applied Economics
Kenyatta University
2007.05 - 2012.05
High School - Secondary Education
Kalou Secondary School
2001.01 - 2005.04
Economist 1
The National Treasury and Economic Planning
1 2021 - Current
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