Catherine

Catherine Muthoni Ndungu Email:-| Phone: - | Location: Nairobi, Kenya SKILLS______________________________________________________________________ Administration and Operations | Adaptability | Stakeholder Communication | Task Coordination | Proactive Approach | Team Collaboration | Budgeting | Financial Management and Reporting | Logistics Management | Audit Management | Compliance Management | PROFESSIONAL PROFILE____________________________________________________ Finance and administrative professional with a successful background spanning over Ten (10) years and extensive experience within the INGO. I bring expertise in aligning business objectives with those of management and employees throughout designated business units. My in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry best practices, including a comprehensive understanding of government statutory requirements, professional codes, and International Financial Reporting Standards enables me to successfully implement robust financial frameworks and structures. My ability to direct administrative operations positions me as an asset of value in enhancing daily operations within departments and organizational units. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________ Finance & Administration Manager | International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Nairobi, Kenya | 2016-Present  Provide financial and budgetary management, reviewing monthly BVAs and donor reports.  Mitigate, reduce, and manage finance and administration risks.  Ensure compliance with accounting processes, policies, and guidelines.  Manage cash flow and planning for the Regional and Kenya Offices.  Provide leadership in the implementation of IIRR and donor processes, ensuring compliance with signed LOAs.  Offer administration and logistics support for the finance and administration departments  Review documents for accuracy and compliance with IIRR guidelines, enhancing quality control.  Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.  Preparation of year-end accounts to trail balance and Assist auditors with the annual company audit and year-end accounts. Catherine Ndungu CV Page 1 of 2 Finance Associate | African Development Solutions (ADESO), Nairobi, Kenya |-  Reconciled bank accounts and reports for cash inflow and outflows for US and UK offices.  Ensured timely submission of statutory payments and annual reports.  Maintained regulatory adherence, legal stability, and compliance oversight.  Developed and maintained internal controls to safeguard company financial assets.  Maintained positive relationships with industry partners and funding sources.  Participated in end-year closure of accounts and Annual and program audits. Finance Officer | Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED), Nairobi, Kenya |-  Led internal and external audits, ensuring successful completion through providing all required support documents.  Reviewed payroll to verify the accuracy of staff allocations on different budget lines and projects and ensured staff were paid according to policies.  Ensured compliance with local rules and regulations on remittances of taxes and other statutory deductions.  Managed and ensured the accuracy of accounting software (Saga) by counter-checking that all expenses were accurately allocated and posted.  Supervised and trained cashiers and field finance staff.  Managed donor contracts/grant management, including reporting and audits by ensuring compliance and proper reporting.  Monitored petty cash flow and reconciled bank and cash accounts weekly.  Initiated approved online banking transfers and acted as a signatory to the bank accounts. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS________________________________________________  BCOM, Finance | KCA University | 2018 | Nairobi, Kenya  Diploma in Business Management |2008 |KU University | Nairobi, Kenya  CPA | 2023 | Kasneb  Data Analytics and Machine Learning | Smart Data Analytics | USA| Catherine Ndungu CV Page 2 of 2