MirriamAndabwaCV
- 1. Curriculum Vitae Mirriam Njeri Thuo Andabwa (Mrs.) ______________________________________________________________________________ P.O. Box 23959 - 00100 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 722 682928 or +254 764 682928 E-mail: mandabwa@gmail.com Personal Data ID NUMBER: 13749285 DL NUMBER: 102685 NATIONALITY: Kenyan Career Objective Having acquired experience and training in both Finance and Administration fields, my objective is to utilize this knowledge to develop and bolster the Organization’s strategies and goals in a managerial Position with the aim of meeting its desired objectives. Professional Experience NEXUS BUSINESS ADVISORY LTD & JELANI LTD September 2016 to date Finance & Administration Executive Main duties include: Manage the finance and administration departments for the two companies while streamlining the department systems. FINSBURY TRADING LIMITED January 2011 to August 2016 Administration, Finance and Customer Care Assistant – Nairobi Office. Main duties include:  Customer Invoicing  Recording returns of goods and passing necessary journals and credit notes  Preparing sales, purchases and stocks reports  General administration duties and managing the office  Customer care and reception i.e. handling switchboard (PBX)
- 2.  Prepare daily and monthly reports in sales, purchases, transport and payments/receipts.  Managing an up-to-date and reliable document filling system including purchase and maintenance of office stationery.  Meeting bookings and manage the director’s diary.  Any other finance and/or administrative duties that may be assigned to me. From January 2010 to Dec 2010 Managed my family farming business in Nyahururu District. FLAME TREE AFRICA LIMITED (formerly Flame Tree Brands Ltd) 1st June 2007 to 30th November 2009 Finance and Administration Assistant Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, I provided support to the manager by performing these duties: • Procurement • Offer logistical support and assist in correspondence typing. • Preparation of the payroll • Petty cash accountability • Invoicing of customers • Dispatch of goods to the various outlets • Facilitate timely and accurate payment of monthly statutory returns • Maintain suppliers’ records. • Handling the switchboard in the absence of the receptionist ATOM TDF LTD 1st September 2006 to 30th May 2007 Finance and Administration Consultant Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, I was responsible for the following duties: • Ensure proper accountability of petty cash • Assist in preparation of the payroll • Procurement for the office • Assist in logistics
- 3. • Facilitate timely and accurate payment of monthly statutory returns • Invoicing of customers • Maintain suppliers’ records • Bank reconciliations • Maintain confidential personnel records and correspondence typing. • Handle the switchboard in the absence of the receptionist SOLAGEN LIMITED 1st August 2003 to August 2006 Finance and Administration Assistant Reporting to the Finance and Administration manager, my key responsibilities were: • Stock taking and valuation • Procurement for the office • Logistics • Maintaining a proper filing system • Field report writing • Handle the switchboard • Oversee general administration duties both in the head office and the field offices CHRISTIAN PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CPDA) 3rd January 2001 to 30th June 2003 Finance and Administration Assistant Reporting to the Finance and Administration manager, my key responsibilities were: • Financial and project accounting and administration • Co-ordination of the ‘Alternative Forum’ newsletter • Offer logistical support • Assist in monitoring and evaluation of the various development programmes in the field • Procurement for the office • Petty cash accountability • Bank reconciliation for the organization as a whole and also for individual programs • Preparing proposal budgets for various programs • Organize workshops and training courses for various development programs
- 4. • Help in preparation of yearly financial statements for audit purposes • Oversee office administration both at the head office and the field offices • Handle the switchboard in the absence of the secretary. • Assist in typing reports and other correspondences. KENYA WEAVERBIRD LTD April 2000 to December 2000 Personal Assistant to the Director (on attachment) Reporting to the managing director, my main duties were: • Maintain the Director’s diary • Accounting the petty cash • Maintain a proper filling system • Procurement for the office • Handling the switchboard • Bank reconciliation • Preparing the payroll for both the casual and permanent staff KENITAL (K) LTD 1st July 1999 to 30th March 2000 Finance and Administration Assistant (on attachment basis) Reporting to the Finance and Administration manager, my key responsibilities were: • Invoicing • Maintain suppliers’ records • Maintain a proper filing system • Processing payment to suppliers • Handling the switchboard in the absence of the receptionist • Petty cash accountability • Procurement for the office Computer Skills 1. Tally accounting 2. QuickBooks accounting 3. Pastel accounting 4. Sun accounting
- 5. 5. Ms Office i.e. Word, Excel 6. Internet and e-mail 7. Power Point 8. Microsoft Access 9. Microsoft Dynamics (Solomon) Competencies 1. Ability to work under minimal supervision 2. Ability to adapt fast to new working environments 3. Ability to work in any branch of the company as assigned 4. Over 5 years driving experience Education TERTIARY EDUCATION: September 1995 to April 1999 CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA Bachelor of Commerce degree – Business Administration Major – Second Class Honors January to June 1997 STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CPA 1 SEC 1 passed SECONDARY EDUCATION: January 1990 to November 1993 LORETO SECONDARY SCHOOL KIAMBU K.C.S.E. Certificate – mean grade B- OTHER CERTIFICATES: 1. From 6th July 1994 to 26th October 1994, Certificate of successful completion of LOTUS 1.2.3 at Strathmore College/ University 2. From 18th June to 29th June 2001, Certificate of successful completion of GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY SEMINAR at International Law Institute – Uganda Hobbies 1. Reading magazines, novels and journals 2. Travelling 3. Socializing and engaging in volunteer work
- 6. Referees BHAVESH SIKOTRA Finance and Administration Manager Finsbury Trading Ltd Tel: 0719 295224 E-mail: bhaveshsikotra@yahoo.com FIDELIS NDINDA Key Accounts Manager Henkel (K) Ltd Tel: 0720 894093 E-mail: fidewambua67@yahoo.com MR. ERIC OMANGA Finance and Operations Manager ATOM TDF Ltd Tel: 0726 727262 E-mail: ricksok7@yahoo.com
- 7. Referees BHAVESH SIKOTRA Finance and Administration Manager Finsbury Trading Ltd Tel: 0719 295224 E-mail: bhaveshsikotra@yahoo.com FIDELIS NDINDA Key Accounts Manager Henkel (K) Ltd Tel: 0720 894093 E-mail: fidewambua67@yahoo.com MR. ERIC OMANGA Finance and Operations Manager ATOM TDF Ltd Tel: 0726 727262 E-mail: ricksok7@yahoo.com