mwendwadennison08
About Candidate
Results-driven Finance and Accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and FMVA® certification, with practical experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, reconciliations, payroll, statutory compliance, donor-funded financial management, and audit support. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, with a strong understanding of financial controls, IFRS, and accounting principles. Experienced in supporting monthly financial reporting, budget monitoring, payment processing, financial documentation, and audit engagements. Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining financial accuracy, accountability, and compliance while using data-driven insights to support sound organizational decision-making.
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Education
I have a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Nairobi, where I developed a strong foundation in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial management, and business administration. The degree equipped me with strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply accounting principles in practical business environments.
Pursuing CPA
Work & Experience
I currently work as a Finance & Accounting Assistant at Emerging Leaders Foundation Africa, where I support day-to-day financial and accounting operations. My responsibilities include preparing monthly financial reports, maintaining accurate accounting records in QuickBooks, processing payments and approvals, supporting payroll and statutory compliance, managing financial documentation, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and conducting bank and account reconciliations. I also support donor financial reporting, proposal budgeting, asset management, and internal and external audit processes, ensuring financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and compliant with organizational policies and donor requirements.
