CV Profile No.118847

Experience in the following industries :

• Advice, audit, accounting

Professional experience

• Finance Coordinator
• Plan International
• 05.2015 - 10.2023
• Reviewed and undertook the closing of monthly accounts, followed by preparation of financial statements for submission to senior management and Headquarters. Ensured that accounting records are compliant with IFRS. Scrutinized source documents for completeness, accuracy and validity of reported figures and underlying transactions. Assisted in the development of the annual budget development by preparing cost estimates and budget proposals through reviewing and analysing data from other departments. Participated in the preparation, review and finalization of budget performance reports in compliance with existing guidelines and instructions; reviewed and ensured valid variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures. Provided advice, financial interpretations, adaptations, and corrective actions in response to audits and other queries to ensure adherence to the financial regulations and rules. Reported findings and made recommendations to the senior management. • Ensured that reports produced by the finance team maintained high quality standards; that reports are clear, objective, and based on comprehensive supporting documents. I planned, organized, managed, guided, trained and supervised the work of the team assigned.

• Finance Manager
• World Vision International
• 07.2011 - 04.2016
• Provided financial management of grant funds worth over $10m where I monitored budgets, managed the cash flows and prepared financial reports which included cash flow statements and balance sheets. We achieved a 4% savings in expenses. • Supervised the transactional processing (accounts payable, cash payments and payroll) and ensured there is a well-defined segregation of duties and appropriate financial controls in place. We managed to identify cash flow problems early and proactively addressed them. • Managed the financial accounting reporting system ensuring that reports are clear and produced based on comprehensive supporting documents and are compliant with reporting regulations and accounting principles (IFRS). • Led and managed the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to set financial targets and budgets and ensured orders and invoices are within budget before processing payments. Helped in monitoring budget performance, identifying variances and recommended corrective actions when necessary.