Jerusa Okwemba
Finance Associate at Nivishe Foundation
Financial Modeling at Corporate finance Institute
Kenya
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Finance Associate at Nivishe Foundation
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with a diverse background encompassing finance, cost accounting, accounts payable, operations supply chain, human resources, executive office management, insurance, and comprehensive training in soft skills. Strong analytical and communication skills demonstrated through improving service delivery and enhancing staff growth. A dedicated team player, I offer a blend of financial acumen, attention to detail, and effective communication to drive organizational success.
Experience
Nivishe Foundation
Finance Associate
May 2024 - Present
Managing invoicing, payments & receipts in accordance with financial protocols.
Maintaining accurate financial records in Quickbooks.
Performed daily Bank, M-Pesa & Cash account reconciliations and reported on the variances.
Grant budget preparation & reporting
Contributing to the preparation of monthly financial reports.
Ensure strict compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations particularly grant management.
Remit taxes to the commissioner of tax and filing returns.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Graduate Management Trainee Executive Office
August 2023 - November 2023
Conducted research on quality health systems & ways of improving service delivery at AKUHN, gather data, and prepared analyses.
Planned, prepared, and coordinated executive-level meetings, conferences, and presentations.
Served as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications directed to the CEO.
Provided comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.
Handled sensitive and confidential information.
Exercised sound judgment and resourcefulness in resolving problems.
Managed petty cash reimbursement & reconciliation.
Worked with the PR director to prepare events for the CEO's participation.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Graduate Management Trainee Finance
February 2023 - August 2023
Processed charge rejections.
Posted fee for service of doctor's review fee.
Processed discharge and shared the bill with the insurance company for approval.
Performed daily M-Pesa & Cash account reconciliations.
Advised the cashiers on correcting the variances.
Posted ABM cash depositor on MedTech platform.
Reviewed monthly report and corrected on misposting, overstated amounts.
Assessed customer needs through clear communication.
Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing payments.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures.
Counted cash and vouchers at day-end within tills and self-service machines.
Prepared Cashiers daily variance report.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Graduate Management Trainee Supply Chain
August 2022 - February 2023
Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock levels.
Conducted regular audits & random cycle counts.
Obtained letters of undertaking from buyers for slow moving near expiry items.
Analyzed inventory and reported on slow moving items.
Trained the team on processing RTV and other tasks.
Ensured timely delivery of stock by placing orders.
Organized monthly exhibitions for surgical items.
Conducted bid opening analysis and shared reports.
Liaised with Karachi supply chain specialist team.
Aga Khan University Hospital
Graduate Management Trainee Human Resource
November 2021 - August 2022
Prepared various HR letters and documents.
Processed AKUH(ON) Pool forms.
Supported in preparing monthly leave data.
Prepared HR data for JCIA audit.
Prepared HR payroll quality variance templates.
Assisted in HR audits and compliance reviews.
Executed employee contract adjustments.
Determined candidate eligibility for consideration.
Wrote detailed job advertisements.
Assisted in organizing training programs.
Initiated learning about different HR functions.
Prepared presentations and reports for HR meetings.
Pwani Oil Products Ltd
Finance & Accounts assistant
February 2021 - November 2021
Processed invoices & payments for suppliers.
Inventory TB valuation for the company.
Reconciled customers/vendor accounts.
Prepared daily stock out reports.
Reported on product variable cost.
Participated in strategy formulation and tracking.
Processed customer queries and booked orders.
Participated in team meetings on cost savings.
Followed up on short landings to customers.
Participated in stock take and tagging.
Royal Prestige Insurance Agency
Insurance Underwriter
January 2019 - March 2020
Prepared Insurance Policies.
Collected clients' background and assessment of risks.
Assisted clients in selecting insurance coverage.
Addressed client inquiries and concerns.
Ensured compliance with underwriting requirements.
Send renewal reminders and recommendations to clients.
Stayed informed about changes in insurance regulations.
Maintained positive client relationships.
Education
Certificates & Badges
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Projects
The project objectives were as listed below
- To reduce inventory holding in the warehouse and stores
- To reduce stock outs
- To increase inventory turnover
- Reduce disposal cost on inventory
*To train the team on soft skills and improve work morale
Create long lasting relationship with suppliers
Languages
English
Skills
Team Building
Teamwork
Excel
Human Resources Management
Grant Management
Budgeting and Planning
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Inventory Management
Excel Pivot Tables
Power BI