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Yeziel Komora Benedicto
Financial Economist
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Summary
I am of Kenyan origin, and a scholarship graduate with a BA Economics (Hons) Financial Economics from University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia. I was awarded this scholarship by Madrinha Trust, University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and the Tana River Life Foundation. During the course of my degree, I completed a 3-month audit internship with PWC Malaysia. Gained in-depth knowledge on Quantitative Techniques, Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, Research Methods, Portfolio Management, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Business Finance, Business Accounting, Money and banking, Microeconomic Foundation for Financial Analysis, and Principles of Management, Eviews data analysis software, Stata software for panel data analysis, numerical data interpretation, and report / presentation writing. I am well versed in the fields of Economics, Research, Finance, Accounting, Analysis, Management OR Social Science opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Board Member
Tana River Life Foundation (TRLF)
12.2020 - 12.2026
- Formulates and implements policies for the Foundation
- Holds management accountable for the day to day operations of the Foundation
County Coordinator
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Appointed as the County Coordinator for entire of Tana River County whereby my main role is to manage Government's Funds to be disbursed to affirmative action groups for economic empowerment and socio-development
- Hold the Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) of the Funds at the respective NGAAF County level
- Coordinates all the activities of the Fund at the County Level
- Being the Custodian of all records and equipment of the Fund at the County level
- Supervises all staff at the County Level
- Serve as the Secretary to the Fund County Committee
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on the operations of the Fund
- Supervise all ongoing/implemented County wide projects and disbursed funds to the affirmative groups
- Ensure disbursed funds are utilized prudently as per the intended purpose
- Perform such other functions required under the Government of Kenya Regulations or any law as may be prudent.
Senior Management Course (SMC)
Kenya School Of Government (KSG)
08.2022 - 09.2022
- One month senior managerial course at KSG, Mombasa Campus
- Comprehensive course that cuts across, financial management, human resource management, budgeting matters etc for efficient running of an organization.
Job Description Analysis Member (JDAC)
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
07.2022 - 07.2022
- CEO appointee as a Committee member for JDAC
- Attended a training for job evaluation exercise for NGAAF
- Developed accurate job descriptions for NGAAF to be submitted to SRC for evaluation
Internal Audit Intern
Tana River Life Foundation (TRLF)
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Completed interim audit work for FYE 2019 while improving the efficiency of the approach
- Internal Auditor for TRLF and general Accounts/Finance work
- Evolving TRLF's constitution
- Updated donor contact data and re-structuring the way in which the data is stored
- Supported management with strategic communications of TRLF's works to donors
- Prepared reports and updates of TRLFs projects to publish in social media
- Conducted online research for future TRLF programmes and planning
- Part of a team that assists in identifying most needy families that have been affected by floods
- (Managed to identify and assist 296 families with food worthy Ksh588,695/).
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted with audits of various clients in different industries, including construction, property development, healthcare, and manufacturing.
- Performed test of control and substantive testing, including vouching, tracing, and reconciling, to support audit findings.
- Conducted analytical procedures and reviewed financial statements and disclosures for compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted with drafting audit reports and preparing working papers to support audit opinions.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
Education
BA of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics - Financial Economics
University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Malaysia 05.2016 - 04.2019
Foundation Studies in Financial Economics - Financial Economics
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Malaysia 05.2015 - 05.2016
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - O Level Education
Idsowe Primary School
Tana Delta, Kenya 04.2001 - 11.2007
Garsen High School
Tana Delta, Kenya 02.2008 - 12.2010
Khamis High School
Mombasa 01.2011 - 08.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) - A Level Education
Memon High School
Mombasa 05.2011 - 11.2012
Skills
Microsoft Word
undefinedUniversity Address
Jalan University, Bandar Barat, Kampar, 31900, Malaysia
Volunteer Experience
TANA RIVER LIFE FOUNDATION - KENYA, 01/2013, 03/2015, Collecting recyclable clothes / school furniture / books / laptops / bicycles in Malaysia and Singapore for donation to schools in Kenya. Responsible for administering paid school fees and expenses for a Kindergarten School (Delta Mustard Seed Academy). Duties performed included: Monthly collection of school fees, Developed an excel tracker to capture all inflows, outflows, and cash outstanding, Updated & closed monthly accounts and receipt books and prepared management reports, Budget preparation and contingency planning. Tax Remittance Assistant: Remitted monthly staff tax and filed returns, Deducted taxes from employee's net pay & clear up stipulated levies, Developed a database to keep track of loaned books to students in 3 high schools in Tana River County
References
- Gabriel Teo Kian Chong, Founding Trustee - Tana River Life Foundation, P.O. Box 41730-80100, Mombasa, 80100, Kenya, +254-723521774, gabrielteo@yahoo.com
- Md. Magdalene Kipkenei, Director of Finance/Ex. Ag. CEO, National Government Affirmative Action Fund, P. O. Box 48294 - 0100, Nairobi, 0100, Kenya, +254 722 771461, finance@ngaaf.go.ke
- Siva Shankar, Finance, Strategy and M&A Director, 6 Croham Manor Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7BE, United Kingdom, +44 7429 490346, sshankar9@yahoo.co.uk
- Benedict Francis, Partner-PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Level 16, Menara Ansar, Jalan Trus, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80730, Malaysia, +60(13) 726 3618, benedict.francis@my.pwc.com
Certification
Senior Management
Interests
Timeline
Senior Management Course (SMC)
Kenya School Of Government (KSG)
08.2022 - 09.2022
Job Description Analysis Member (JDAC)
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
07.2022 - 07.2022
Board Member
Tana River Life Foundation (TRLF)
12.2020 - 12.2026
County Coordinator
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
08.2020 - 01.2024
Internal Audit Intern
Tana River Life Foundation (TRLF)
06.2019 - 07.2020
Assurance Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
10.2018 - 12.2018
BA of Economics (Hons) Financial Economics - Financial Economics
University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2016 - 04.2019
Foundation Studies in Financial Economics - Financial Economics
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
05.2015 - 05.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) - A Level Education
Memon High School
05.2011 - 11.2012
Khamis High School
01.2011 - 08.2011
Garsen High School
02.2008 - 12.2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - O Level Education
Idsowe Primary School
04.2001 - 11.2007
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