Vincent Odhiambo Ouma
ACCOUNTANT/ MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Kisumu
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Collaborative Finance professional with 3 years of expertise helping clients attain financial goals. History of delivering tailored client service while responsibly driving business development. Additionally, I am Proactive Accounting Officer with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
Eagle Wings Organization
Kisumu
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies and procedures to meet company revenue goals.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
Finance Assistant
TRANSFORM EMPOWERMENT FOR ACTION INITIATIVE(TEAM)
Kisumu
01.2021 - Current
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Quickbooks].
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Managed office inventory and ordered new supplies when items were running low.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Observed strict confidentiality rules to maintain data integrity and protect clients.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
TRANSFORM EMPOWERMENT FOR ACTION INITIATIVE(TEAM)
Kisumu
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Certified Public Accountant Section 1-2
KCA UNIVERSITY
KISUMU 07.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Financial administration
GAAP
Account Reconciliation
Internal auditing
Process implementation
Relationship building and management
Timeline
Finance Officer
Eagle Wings Organization
07.2022 - Current
Finance Assistant
TRANSFORM EMPOWERMENT FOR ACTION INITIATIVE(TEAM)
01.2021 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
TRANSFORM EMPOWERMENT FOR ACTION INITIATIVE(TEAM)
11.2018 - 09.2020
Associate of Arts - Certified Public Accountant Section 1-2
KCA UNIVERSITY
07.2014 - 12.2018