Ann Chiera

ANN WANGECHI CHIERA Tel: - Email:-CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY A finance professional with six years’ experience managing finance operations. I excel in budgeting, financial controls, financial analysis, financial reporting and ISO 9001:2015. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Budgeting and budgetary controls Financial control Excellent analytical skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Financial reporting Financial policy Sound Finance knowledge ISO 9001:2015 WORK HISTORY Finance Manager and Credit Controller Pelican Insurance Brokers Ltd; May 2016 to Date Duties and Responsibilities as the Finance Manager               Leading the budgeting process to support the company strategy. Forecasting as well as making projections on estimates and consolidating departmental budgets. Development and review of budgetary control systems. Monitoring utilization of resources by preparing and presenting a detailed analysis of the monthly budget variance report. Overseeing bank reconciliations and providing guidance on handling of reconcilable items and uncleared transactions. Providing supervision of finance staff towards effective delivery of tasks. Confirming postings of accounts payables, expenses and bank / cash transactions. Negotiating with the banks on favourable terms. Determining the cash needs of the company and managing steady cash flow between various bank accounts and entities. Carrying out month end reconciliation activities. Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financials to guide decision making, Preparing schedules and assisting the auditors during the annual audits. Maintaining internal controls and segregation of duties in the accounts department. Providing training to staff members to equip them with updated business finance skills. Key Achievements     Developed the finance policy and standard operating procedures for the finance department. Detected several overlaps, loopholes and gaps in the ERP system which led to several upgrades by the software developer. Successfully participated in the audit of financial statements for five years. Successfully established investments channels and financial facilities with financial institutions. Duties and Responsibilities as the Credit Controller  Providing effective leadership in account receivables management. 1       Facilitating assessment of credit worthiness of customers and credit approvals. Ensuring all demands and notices are issued once payments are due. Leading debt collection and developing a detailed collection plan. Following up with sales team on the collection targets. Making client visits and call reports on collection activities. Producing aging analysis reports using key indicators. Key Achievements   Accomplished developing a credit policy, spelling out credit limits and debt collection processes. Prospered in engaging suppliers as well as customers to acquire favorable credit terms thereby lowering our financing cost and assisting in our cash flow management. Lead Quality Management Representative ISO; Currently Duties and Responsibilities   Coordinating all departments for training, documentation and internal audits towards certification. Facilitating documentation and monitoring for compliance to the company standards. Key Achievement  Successful acquisition of ISO 9001:2015 Certification. Assistant Consultant VAS Consultants Ltd; March 2015 to April 2016 Duties and Responsibilities  Developed strategic plans and surveys for various government and non-governmental organizations. Key Achievement  Garnered awards for consulting contracts through various proposals. OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES   Intern; Bollore Logistics, September 2014 to November 2014 Intern; Safaricom Limited, September 2013 to February 2014. EDUCATION BACKGROUND   Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)- University of Nairobi; 2011 to 2015. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education- Materi Girls Center; 2006 to 2009. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS   ACCA; Member; 2020 Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business; 2017. AWARDS GARNERED  Awarded No. 1 in Kenya, Top Affiliate – ACCA; 2020. 2    Awarded No. 1 in Kenya, 22nd globally – Advanced Audit & Assurance ACCA; 2018. Awarded No. 1 in Kenya, 7th globally – Strategic Business Leader ACCA; 2018. Recognition Award in Management Accounting - ACCA; 2012. OTHER ENGAGEMENTS  Running in marathons for charity. REFEREES Samuel Kinyanjui Medical & Life Manager Pelican Insurance Brokers (K) Ltd Tel: - Email:-Florence Mucheru Consultant VAS Consultants Ltd Tel: - Email:-Francis Muema MPESA Specialist Lead Safaricom Ltd Email:- 3