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Sharon Mutua
Finance Professional
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
A reliable and accomplished finance professional and Sage X3 functional consultant, adept at fostering cross-functional team collaboration and driving innovation. Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial accounting standards, coupled with strong organization skills. Leveraged on analytical prowess and stakeholder management skills at Greytrix Africa & Middle East to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Having a background in financial management and strategic solution implementation has consistently facilitated delivery of impactful results, including a significant reduction in operational costs by 30%.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Snr. Functional Consultant
Greytrix Africa & Middle East
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across 5 projects to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing complex business challenges.
- Developed and implemented reports and presentations for key stakeholders and senior management.
- Wrote effective documentation for each client system, known as solution documents, to deliver comprehensive sets of requirements and alignment with business objectives.
- Mentored 3 junior consultants, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by identifying pain points and providing tailored solutions to meet their needs.
- Supported data-driven decision-making by proposing customized reports based on key performance metrics and communicating the same to the technical team for designing.
- Configured and tested applications for accurate alignment with project standards, achieving 20% efficiency with business processes.
- Mitigated risks associated with large-scale projects through proactive planning and ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Championed innovative approaches to problem-solving, fostering a culture of continuous learning among team members.
- Developed training materials, testing scripts and conducted workshops for end-users, ensuring seamless adoption of new technologies or processes.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify areas of improvement in existing systems or processes, leading to increased productivity and user satisfaction.
- Professionally interacted with clients to assess business requirements and determine software needs.
- Increased system stability through rigorous testing and validation of software enhancements before deployment.
- Liaised between IT infrastructure team and other personnel to assist with resolution of system issues.
- Established priorities and drove accountability for assigned initiatives, providing leadership.
- Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
- Performed internal system acceptance and testing to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
- Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Finance Intern
Mpesa Foundation Academy
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and posted financial entries using Sage X3 ERP system, including invoices, payments and journals.
- Supported month end account management duties under direct supervision.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers through effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction, thereby promoting payables efficiency by 25%.
- Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy and performed monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Researched accounting issues and proposed solutions to avoid repeat occurrences.
- Aided in preparation of tax documents, filing tax returns and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
- Improved accuracy of financial reports by meticulously reconciling account discrepancies.
- Played key role in supporting audit operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated training sessions on financial software for new team members, enhancing team productivity.
- Developed and maintained database of financial records for clients.
- Assisted with additional duties assigned such as supporting the student's entrepreneurship and leadership program.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Pam Apparels
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders and improved deliveries efficiency by 30%.
- Boosted sales revenue by 25% through developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies, especially using social media.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated contracts, achieving cost savings on promotional materials purchases.
- Supported sales team by providing timely updates on inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for meeting customer demands.
- Conducted market research surveys to gather valuable insights into consumer preferences and habits, informing future marketing efforts accordingly.
Finance Intern
Churchblaze Group Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted in bank accounts reconciliation process.
- Assisted in internal audit procedures.
- Assisted in making general cash and check payments.
- Assisted with filing returns on itax portal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2013 - 08.2017
Skills
Adaptability, Flexibility and Task Prioritization
Organization Skills
Team and interpersonal Communication
Financial administration, management and accounting skills
Requirements Gathering & Solution Implementation
Project scope analysis & Solution Design
User Training skills
Stakeholder Management
Client engagement and support
Team coordination and collaboration
Analytical, problem solving skills and good judgement
Accomplishments
- Conducted internal capacity building trainings on Sage X3 functionalities for Greytrix internal sales team, thereby boosting their sales lead generation and conversion by 20%.
- Improved follow-through and support log/tasks completion at Greytrix by reducing issue closure timeframe by 30%.
- Enhanced data quality by 25% through assisting in verification of opening balances provided by the client; driven to ensure data imported into the system is complete and accurate with all details as required to facilitate relevant financial reporting.
- Improved client business operations by 30% by recommending best system practices to handle their pain points.
- Ensured proper liaison between suppliers and the Finance Department at Mpesa Foundation Academy, by addressing their queries and complains promptly. Promoted payables efficiency by 20%.
- Contributed to realizing of about 25% profit on items I sold over social media as a sales and marketing assistant.
- Improved proper filing and verification of all accounting documents by 50% while working as a finance intern.
Certification
Certified Sage X3 financial application consultant.
Interests
Singing
Timeline
Snr. Functional Consultant
Greytrix Africa & Middle East
06.2019 - Current
Finance Intern
Mpesa Foundation Academy
04.2018 - 04.2019
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Pam Apparels
06.2017 - 12.2017
Finance Intern
Churchblaze Group Limited
05.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
Kenyatta University
09.2013 - 08.2017
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
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