Stella Amwayi Maloba
Nairobi
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with over 9 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, transaction management, and compliance. Proven track record in banking, customer service, and bookkeeping, consistently delivering accurate financial records and supporting audit processes. Currently enhancing financial operations through volunteer work at CBM Kenya by applying strong organizational and analytical skills to improve internal communications and strategic outreach. Committed to driving efficiency across diverse functions while maintaining a high standard of excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance, Administration, and Communications Volunteer
CBM Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2024 - Current
- Processed and verified bank payments, ensuring proper documentation.
- Managed financial transactions in Business Central, ensuring reconciliation of employee vendor control accounts.
- Supported monthly bank reconciliation preparation, as well as payroll.
- Organized and maintained petty cash system.
- Ensured efficiency during the annual auditing period.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as document organization and meeting coordination.
- Identified potential partners and donors with aligned strategies and vision for disability inclusion.
- Created social media posts across various platforms to engage target audiences.
- Supported in creating proposals for grants to support projects in line with children, disabilities, and eye health.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Helped keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers, and recording journal entries.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings initiatives within the organization.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Managed inventory records, adjusting entries for discrepancies and reporting changes.
Finance and Administration Officer
Eagles Haven Hotel Limited
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Streamlined financial transactions, and ensured compliance with statutory obligations.
- Supported budgeting, financial forecasting, and asset management activities.
- Led customer service operations, ensuring conflict resolution, and query management.
- Provided administrative support for board meetings and documentation.
Industry Coordinator
Ministry of Petroleum and Mining
Voi, Kenya
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Trained stakeholders on compliance with industry regulations, and facilitated access to permits.
- Coordinated community awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement forums.
- Managed petty cash and reconciliations for travel expenses.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
Branch Operations Officer
I&M Bank Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Processed financial transactions and ensured the confidentiality of customer data.
- Reconciled daily transactions and supported back-office operations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies related to banking operations.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Established and built customer relationships through targeted outreach and initiatives.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Assistant Finance Officer
Media Council of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored financial operations, prepared budgets, and reconciled accounts.
- Streamlined payroll processes and supported statutory compliance.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and supporting audit processes.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and tracked cash flow.
- Supported in the implementation of internal controls over finance functions for improved operational efficiency.
- Maintained the general ledger and chart of accounts, and performed basic accounting functions, such as journal entry preparation.
Accounts Intern
Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Prepared payment vouchers and reconciled accounts
- Assisted in filing tax returns and preparing financial reports
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nairobi
01.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Marketing
Strathmore University
12.2013
Skills
- Bookkeeping and Financial Management
- Compliance and Audit Support
- Payroll Administration
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Process Optimization
- Bank reconciliation
- Ledger reconciliation
- Customer relations
- Account reconciliation
- Statutory reporting
- Documentation and control
- Training and coaching
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section I-IV, Strathmore University
- Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) Certification, Corporate Finance Institute
- Proficient in QuickBooks Accounting Software
- Advanced Excel Skills for Data Analysis and Financial Modeling
References
- Wycliffe Ayaka, Finance Manager, CBM Global Kenya, +254 720 701 892, Wycliffe.Ayaka@cbm-global.org
- Edward Olali, Acting Director, National Mining Corporation, +254 725 053 921, Edolali@yahoo.com
- Everlyne Nyapara, Branch Operations Manager, I&M Bank, +254 724 964 144, Chratieno@yahoo.com
- Pamellah Perpetual Odingee, Finance Manager, Media Council of Kenya, +254 721 829 452
Timeline
Finance, Administration, and Communications Volunteer
CBM Kenya
02.2024 - Current
Finance and Administration Officer
Eagles Haven Hotel Limited
01.2020 - 10.2023
Industry Coordinator
Ministry of Petroleum and Mining
08.2017 - 08.2019
Branch Operations Officer
I&M Bank Limited
06.2015 - 06.2017
Assistant Finance Officer
Media Council of Kenya
01.2014 - 06.2015
Accounts Intern
Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board
08.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Finance
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Marketing
Strathmore University
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