Alice Maina

I am Alice Wanjiru Maina, a multi-skilled and output-oriented professional in Nairobi, Kenya, with solid background in Finance and Accounting and specialized in Lead Generation, Outreach, Virtual Assistance and Project Management Support. I have over 2 years of progressive international development organization experience, and am enthusiastic about assisting businesses and teams to operate effectively, be it through keen financial management or smooth administrative facilitation. My practical experience on the finance and accounting front includes: budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, donor compliance, audit support, accounts payable and receivable, ERP systems, and procurement coordination. I have been involved with Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT where I am providing services in the financial management of grant-funded projects, the preparation of financial documentation, partner financial management and period-end financial reporting where accuracy, compliance and accountability must be upheld at all stages. In addition to finance, I also have strong Virtual Assistant and General Administrative services. My ALX Virtual Assistant Certification with Honors has provided me with the software and practice necessary to manage calendars, coordinate schedules, handle email correspondence, do online research, organize data, and assist teams remotely professionally and reliably. My research skills, attention to detail, and good communication are applied in the Lead Generation and Outreach area to find opportunities, create contact lists, and facilitate client acquisition pipelines. I know how to locate the right individuals, create targeted outreach and maintain CRM records clean and current - enabling businesses to expand their client base effectively. Being a Project Management Assistant, I am able to assist the project teams by keeping track of the deliverables, keeping timelines, coordinating parties, and making sure that nothing falls behind schedule. Working in coordinated global project settings has enhanced my skills in multi-tasking, time management, and effective communication with other groups. I have a Bachelor of Commerce (Second Class Upper Division) at the University of Nairobi and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in progress at KASNEB. My cross-functional skill base allows me to be a special asset to any company- equally at home analysing a budget, handling the inbox of a busy executive, or generating leads or keeping a project on schedule. I am now open to remote freelance contracts and will ensure that I offer quality and reliable work to every client that I engage with and ensure that I can add some real value to them. We should get to know each other and create something special.