Experienced Finance professional dedicated to excellence in budget management,
financial oversight, and contract administration. Expert in financial management,
including initiating and verifying commitments and payments using CRIS and ABAC,
ensuring expenditure eligibility. Skilled in analyzing interim and final financial reports and
upholding audit standards. Proficient in procurement and contract management, from
tender assistance to contract evaluation and compliance with EC procedures, ensuring
seamless project execution. Proficient in Office automation tools such as Excel,
PowerPoint, and Word to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial and administrative
tasks. My deep understanding of budgetary procedures and financial implementation
enables effective monitoring of project timelines and financing decisions.
Experience
Johns Hopkins University Centre for communications Program
Feb 2023 – Present
Nairobi
Finance Officer
Processing and recording invoices, check requests, and disbursements (both domestic
and international) daily to ensure accurate financial records.
·Managing, recording, and reconciling staff advances for field activities, ensuring proper
documentation and adherence to organizational policies.
·Preparing, managing, and meticulously tracking all local consultancies and purchase
orders to facilitate smooth project operations.
·Ensuring timely procurements by maintaining proactive communication with vendors
and monitoring delivery schedules closely.
·Reviewing supportive documents for MPESA transactions to verify accuracy,
completeness, and compliance with JHU financial policies.
·Verifying vendor invoices meticulously for accuracy and completeness before submitting
them for approval promptly.
·Regularly updating the payments tracker to ensure prompt processing of payments to
vendors and stakeholders, maintaining financial liquidity.
·Preparing VAT (Value Added Tax) refund letters and diligently following up with vendors
to expedite reimbursement processes.
