Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
Vivyanne Omira
Accounting , Finance And Risk Management Lecturer, Financial Analyst, Internal Control, Budgeting And Enterprise Risk Management Consultant
Nairobi,24450
Summary
- I am seeking to utilize my acquired knowledge in any capacity to improve productivity and embrace day to day changes.
- To work in a dynamic organization, challenging and enabling environment where skills and knowledge will be fully utilized in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Member of Management Board, Dean of Students and Lecturer
Marist International University College
5 2020 - Current
- Make managerial decision in relation to financial management,Budgeting, Internal control, financial generation, success and continuity of Marist college
- Evaluate various Income generating activities within Marist
- Assist in resource mobilization for Marist Bursary Kitty.
- Teaching business-related courses in Finance and Accounting
- Provide advisory/ mentorship services to Marist students
- Supervision of research projects
- Supervision of students in attachment
- Being chairman of Marist spiritual welfare committee
- Organizing activities to promote spiritual wellbeing of MIUC fraternity as well as psychological wellbeing
- Matron of various clubs.
Lecturer
Marist International University College
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Teaching business-related courses in Finance and accounting
- Provide advisory/ mentorship services to students
- Being research coordinator of department
- Assigning students to supervisors and approving their topics
- Supervision of research projects
- Supervision of student in attachment
- Being chairman of Spiritual welfare committee
- Organizing activities to promote spiritual wellbeing of MIUC fraternity as well as psychological wellbeing
- Matron of various clubs.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, using tutoring sessions and additional resources to close achievement gaps
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to address the unique needs of each learner, ensuring academic success for all students
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies
Financial Administrator
Social Development Network (SODNET)
06.2011 - 12.2013
- In charge of the entire finance office
- Preparation of budgets
- Advising the organization to ensure full implementation of the budget.
- Implemented robust risk management strategies to minimize exposure to potential losses from market fluctuations or operational risks.
- Preparation of Financial statements
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automated systems.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Reduced budget variances by conducting thorough financial analysis and providing actionable recommendations to management.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, improving timeliness and reliability of financial data presented to stakeholders.
- Developed monthly financial statements that provided valuable insights into company performance, leading to informed decision-making by management.
- Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial matters, offering insights and recommendations for improved fiscal management.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring easy access during audits or other reviews as needed.
- Preparing, processing and verifying payments
- Representing the organization in all the meetings by the donors
- Organizing seminars on Finance and presenting a paper in relation to our financial performance
- Bank reconciliation
- Internal auditor.
Accountant and Secretary
Technical College at Marist International College
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Representing the organization in various meetings for the Technical College
- Verification of supporting documents and preparation of payment vouchers
- Processing payments, filling in an organized manner and correctly recording entries
- Monthly Bank reconciliation and maintaining of cheque books
- Preparation of the budget for various project and transfer funds to project destinations
- Preparation of financial statement: Balance sheet and Income statement.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
Finance Officer
Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Initiation and Negotiation Institute (SEATINI)
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Representing the organization in various trade seminars and negotiation
- Organizing and presenting a paper on trade issues during monthly breakfast shows news
- Verification of supporting documents and preparation of payment vouchers
- Processing payments, filling in an organized manner and correctly recording entries
- Monthly Bank reconciliation and maintaining of cheque books
- Preparation of the budget for various project and transfer funds to project destinations
- Preparation of financial statement: Balance sheet and Income statement
- Maintenance of petty cash
- Administrating payroll and statutory deductions
- Maintaining the fixed assets register.
Accountant
Kenya Bureau of Standards
04.2009 - 08.2009
- Processing L.P.O
- Debt collection and management
- Receipting payments
- Banking of cheques, preparing the books of accounts
- Bookkeeping, processing payroll, petty cash, ordering and invoicing
- Preparing audit reports, analyzing and auditing of balance scorecard reports
- Collection of fees during training at National Quality Department
- Reviewing the financial statement before presenting them to the Management accountant.
Accountant and Lecturer
Matthans International and Global Institute of Advanced Humanitarian Studies
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Teaching Business mathematics, Quantitative Analysis and Basic accounting
- Preparing of financial statement
- Disbursement of funds
- Bookkeeping, preparing payroll, petty cash, ordering and invoicing
- Assessing the financial position of the company and giving technical advice to the head of department
- Provided back up as a Lecturer in Basic accounting, financial accounting, managerial accounting, computerized accounting and law.
Marketing Assistant
Textbook Centre
02.2007 - 12.2007
- Surveying the market by visiting schools, colleges, universities and organizations to determine the demand schedules and through introducing the various goods and services the organizations
- Processing of outstanding orders, expediting orders to ensure timely delivery to the respective customers
- Representing the company in various forums, meetings and events aimed at introducing the organization's products and services
- Receiving customers' complaints, analyzing them; prepare a report hence present the same to the weekly management meetings
- Assisted the accounts department in stock taking, review of financial statements, invoicing, processing of the L.P.O and supplier payment.
Internal Auditor
Kikuyu Town Council
12.2005 - 01.2007
- Reviewing the receipt of the license issued that year and the detail about the business comparing them with the license policy report
- Hence making a report on whether the company was overcharged or undercharged
- Compiled reports on the total of revenue generated in the year from licensing and compared it with the amount presented in the financial statement
- Reviewed the expense report and compared it with the financial statement amount
- Compiled a report on the overall review of the council and presented it to the council's meeting.
Education
PhD in Business Administration – Finance option - Doctorate in Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2021 - Current
Certified Enterprise Risk Management - Enterprise Risk Management
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 02.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Financial Analyst - Business Intelligence, Data And Financial Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 02.2022 - 08.2022
Master in Business Administration Financial Management Option-Second Class Honors upper division -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option with Second class honor upper Division -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya 08.2004 - 04.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary [K.C.S.E] B Minus -
Sega Girls’ Secondary School
Siaya, 38, Kenya 02.2000 - 11.2003
Skills
Computer literate mainly in excel; master basic computer packages and computerized accounting (Quickbooks, Sage and Access)
Honest
Team player
Responsible
Ambitious
Accountable
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Adaptability
Time Management
Ability to learn fast, plan, organize work; also possess team work and motivational spirit
Computer literate mainly in excel; master basic computer packages and computerized accounting (Quickbooks, Sage and Access)
Activities
- May 2018 – July 2018 Auditing of the Arch Diocese of Dodoma Tanzania mainly auditing of Nkuhungu School managed by the Diocese
- Giving Motivational talks in various retreat centres, churches and schools within Kenya
- An Advisor and counselor to the prisoners at Langata Women prison
Community Work
I have participated in various community services such as cleaning of Hospitals, visiting of children’s home and promoting university peace program organized by Marist International University College and Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Leadership Qualities
- May 2020 to date Dean of Students – Marist International University college
- January 2010 to December 2012 a leader of the youths at Holy Family Basilica - YES Family
- December 2008 to December 2009 I acted as a Treasurer of Catholic University Postgraduate Students Organization
- December 2006 to April 2008 was vice chairperson of Forum of Gender Equality in Education, a secretary of Peace Unit Program of Tertiary institutions in Kenya, Organizing Secretary of International Movement of Catholic Students and a deputy Treasurer of Lions Club of Kenya
- January 2001 to November 2003 I also serve as a vice Chair person of math’s club at Sega Girls’
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Catholic
References
- Br Dr. Vincent de Paul KOUASSI, Principal, Marist International University College, P. O BOX 24450 - 00502, Karen Langata, Nairobi, +254741606898
- Irene WANDEI, Accountant, Social Development Network (SODNET), P.O BOX 63125 – 00619, Nairobi, +254725911879
Software
Timeline
Certified Enterprise Risk Management - Enterprise Risk Management
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
02.2023 - 08.2023
Certified Financial Analyst - Business Intelligence, Data And Financial Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute
02.2022 - 08.2022
PhD in Business Administration – Finance option - Doctorate in Finance
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer
Marist International University College
05.2017 - 04.2020
Financial Administrator
Social Development Network (SODNET)
06.2011 - 12.2013
Accountant and Secretary
Technical College at Marist International College
02.2011 - 05.2011
Finance Officer
Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Initiation and Negotiation Institute (SEATINI)
05.2010 - 02.2011
Accountant
Kenya Bureau of Standards
04.2009 - 08.2009
Master in Business Administration Financial Management Option-Second Class Honors upper division -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
08.2008 - 04.2010
Accountant and Lecturer
Matthans International and Global Institute of Advanced Humanitarian Studies
04.2008 - 08.2008
Marketing Assistant
Textbook Centre
02.2007 - 12.2007
Internal Auditor
Kikuyu Town Council
12.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option with Second class honor upper Division -
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
08.2004 - 04.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary [K.C.S.E] B Minus -
Sega Girls’ Secondary School
02.2000 - 11.2003
Member of Management Board, Dean of Students and Lecturer
Marist International University College
5 2020 - Current