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KIHIKA PAULINE NYAMBURA
P.O. Box 1330-00217, Limuru
Tel: 0724 617 901
Email: paulinekihika@gmail.com
I’m a financial professional with a proven ability to provide key financial data, support
and reporting to assist in core business decisions. I possess strong financial control skills
and can ensure that all statutory and corporate obligations are met.
Having excellent communication skills, I can build strong relationships both within and
outside of a finance department as well as effectively communicating financial
information.
My goal is to be part of a highly motivated and professional finance team in a growing
and challenging working environment.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 24th March,1992
Marital Status: Single
Key Professional Skills and Competencies:
Possess extensive financial acumen
Experience of financial responsibility for a budget, including experience of
accounting guidelines, end of year accounts and external liaison with auditors
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritize work, handle pressure and take day-
to-day decisions on the running of the organization
Ability to lead and to contribute to the team
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes/procedures and adapt local
practices to global standards
Ability to think creatively and an innovative approach to problem-solving
Proficient in Ms Office Suite including MS Excel and competent in basic IT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales & Marketing;
Wanandege Sacco Society Limited, July 2016-To date;
Duties & Responsibilities:
Carry out market research Customer Survey to ensure the sales is up to date with
the latest product and information
Recruit members and customers to increase more funds to the Sacco and
membership for future survival
Follow up on sales enquiries by phone ,mails and field visits to ensure members
are satisfied with service quality
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Drawing marketing plans to ensure a clear road map of what is to be achieved is in
line with strategic plan.
Marketing of the society’s product and services to ensure visibility and possibility
Monitoring marketing activities to provide management with relevant information
Submission of monthly reports to ensure results is adhered to and makes relevant
information concerning improvement areas and progress.
Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation and protect society brands
Managing the sales and marketing of the society products and services
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Procurement and Logistics;
Rioma Enterprises Ltd, June 2015-July 2016;
Duties and responsibilities:
Prepare purchase orders for the company
Review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine
which would provide the best deal
Creating and maintaining purchasing files and price lists
Ensuring that the company has enough inventory on hand
Track deliveries and make sure the company receives exactly what was ordered
from the suppliers
Ensure that the orders have been delivered in good condition
Answer supplier and customer queries about order changes or cancellations and
check requisition orders for accuracy
Making follow ups on payments to or by, creditors/suppliers and customers
respectively
Filling in the daily journals to ensure the cash at hand balances
Business Consultant;
Resolution Insurance, January 2015-May 2015;
Duties and responsibilities:
Responsible for securing new clients, and maintaining and developing existing
accounts
Contributing and generating revenue for the department
Conduct and report minimum number of sales leads set by the management and
transform a minimum of those into revenue generating business
follow up on clients communications in a timely and professional manner
Support customer service and work closely with underwriting, care management
and finance department
Promote the services and products of all entities, and coordinate sales efforts with
other sales managers
Assimilate market information and take part in the overall business development
through weekly sales meetings
Follow up with clients for outstanding payments
Finance department;
Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd, May 2013- June 2013;
Duties and responsibilities:
Data reconciliation
Normal and emergency loan appraisal
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Advances appraisal
Preparation of financial statements
Assisted in budget preparation and management activities
Managed cash controls as well as maintain book keeping up-to-date
Ensured all expenses are within assigned project budget
Oversaw the preparation of all financial statements,invoices, proposals, etc as
required
Ensured account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and
timely
Ensured that financial transactions are properly updated and recorded
Managed the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports,
etc
Ensured data integrity in all financial reporting
Updated financial records with recent transactions and changes
Performed finance analysis, reporting and management tasks
Identified and resolved invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other
financial related issues
Volunteer;
Thomas Barnados centre, April 2011- June 2011;
Duties and Responsibilities:
Thomas Barnados centre in Lang’ata is children’s home and school to its environs
Duties & responsibilities
Preparation of meals
Cleaning
Serving food to the children
Education and Professional Qualification:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), -Level 2(On Going)
Bachelor of Commerce Finance and Business Administration majors, Strathmore
University, 2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,Loreto Convent Msongari School, 2009
Hobbies and Interests:
Sports (swimming), travelling and watching documentaries
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REFEREES
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic,
performance and / or any other aspect with respect to me:-
Nicholas Macharia
Wanandege Sacco Society Limited
P.O. Box 19074, Nairobi
Tel. 0722241842
Email: nmacharia@wanandegesacco.com
Joseph Ndung’u
Metropolitan National Sacco Ltd
P.O. Box 871-00900, Kiambu
Tel. 0725163070
Email: Joseph.ndungu@metrosacco.co.ke
Loise Nyamurwa
Resolution Insurance
P.O. Box23015,Lower Kabete
Tel. 0711451615
Email: lkimami@resolution.co.ke