Constance Orwa

CONSTANCE ORWA P.O. BOX- Nairobi, Kenya- |-ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION Qualification Year Institution Executive MBA 2022 – Ongoing Strathmore University CPA – Intemediate Level 2017 – Ongoing KASNEB Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) 2010 – 2014 University of Nairobi Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education Mean grade: A- (79 points) 2005 – 2008 Kenya High School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Mean grade: A (436 points) 1997 – 2004 Sonysugar Complex Primary School WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Work Year Finance Manager – Ngamia Haulers Platform Ltd January 2020 – January 2023 Responsibilities: ● Manage annual budgets, year-end audits, periodic cashflow analyses and statements ● Process vendor payments, employee reimbursements, manage employee credit card charges and reconcile credit card accounts ● Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule. ● Process payroll and ensure statutory and operational compliance with policies, procedures and regulations for any necessary entities ● Facilitate ad-hoc and cross-functional strategic and operational projects and execute on strategic projects independently and with Business leaders. ● Lead and manage a portfolio of services in alignment with both corporate and departmental aims and priorities. ● Spearhead the operationalization, implementation & launch of digital payment solutions on Ngamia's platform. Achievements: ● Set up the Finance and Accounting department and defined and implemented its internal controls and SOPs. ● Developed both the Fiscal Operations Manual and the Human Resources Manual. These are now being used as a training tool for newly hired employees. ● Implemented a unique financial reporting system and its management, as a result, increased reporting efficiency by 65%. ● Spearheaded the company’s ESOP program development and launch ● Successfully led the operationalization, implementation & launch of digital payment solutions on Ngamia's platform in Kenya (currently working on subsequent roll-out in East Africa) Operations and Customer Experience Officer – Prime Bank Ltd July 2019 – January 2020 Responsibilities: ● Promote and cross-sell banking products and services to customers ● Receive and effect bank customers' deposits and payments ● Gather, analyze and verify financial and related data of customers ● Liaise between banking business units and customers ● Facilitate processing of individualized credit and banking facilities to customers ● Ensure compliance with security and banking policies and guidelines in daily functions Achievements: ● Maintained stellar record of performance ● Developed, built and maintained personal and small business customer relationships for the bank Accounting Consultant - East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative(PTBi-EA) June 2017 – July 2019 Responsibilities: ● Periodically process payments and ensure relevant accompanying documents such as quotations, LPOs, Invoices and delivery notes are signed and have matching information ● Maintain proper books of accounts and update Quickbooks ● Preparing bank reconciliations and petty cash imprest ● Preparation of schedules by the 5th of every month to support the monthly financial statements and reports Achievements: ● Contributed in the development of a financial roadmap and accounting architecture for the organization Finance and Administration Associate – Tim-Skymedia Ltd June 2016 – May 2017 Responsibilities: ● Prequalify suppliers to ease procurement and process payments ● Keep proper books of accounts and achiving system, as well as update Quickbooks ● Preparing bank reconciliations ● Ensure statutory compliance by filing payments such as NHIF, NSSF and VAT ● Preparation of stores requisition for inventory whose quantity approaches re-order levels to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained ● Preparation of schedules by the 5th of every month to support the monthly financial statements Achievements: ● Contributed in the development and implementation of internal controls and SOPs for the department Business Development Analyst (Diaspora) - Cytonn Investments Responsibilities: • • • • • • October 2015 – May 2016 Fund collection through distribution of company’s investment vehicles to Kenyans in the Diaspora Screen potential business deals by analyzing Diaspora investment market strategies, deal requirements and potential Preparation of exhibitions and trade fairs in the Diaspora and procurement of branded merchandise for the diaspora team and give-aways for the attendees Employee development by recruiting and training Financial Advisors and Business Development Interns into permanent positions Actively participate in the budgeting process and forecasting for the Diaspora department Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual departmental reports Achievements: ● Organized two Trade Fairs/Roadshows in the US and one in UAE to reach the Kenyan Diaspora ● Built a database of Kenyan Diaspora to create a pool of potential customer ● Recruited and trained Independent Financial Advisors in the Diaspora for the company Business Development Intern – Cytonn Investments (CYLP) August 2015 – October 2015 Achievements: ● Assist in the organization of international Trade Fairs/Roadshows to reach the Kenyan Diaspora ● Assisted in the drawing up of departmental reports by consolidating relevant data Accountants Assistant - Real Stars Kenya October 2014 – August 2015 Responsibilities: ● Document financial transactions by entering said information into the system. ● Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. ● Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Administrative Assistant – KEMRI (GM Project & PTBi Study) Responsibilities: March 2010 – October 2014 ● Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system ● Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails ● coordinate and maintain records for project staff and petty cash, and reconcile expenditure with receipts ● Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for senior project team Administrative Assistant - Strategic Dimensions Limited December 2009 – February 2010 Responsibilities: ● Manage petty cash ● Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules ● Answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls ● General clerical duties including photocopying, typing and mailing Student Leadership Year Under-Secretary General Kenya Model United Nations - Lower Kabete May 2013 – May 2014 External Relations Vice-Coordinator AIESEC (University of Nairobi) May 2012 – May 2013 Active Member Greenhorn Mentorship Program May 2010 – May 2014 SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Volunteer experience and activities: Year Corporate Mentor at Greenhorn Mentorship Program Mentorship at African Alliance Securities Kenya Actively participated in KenyaMUN-UNHABITAT CSR Actively participated in Greenhorn-Craft Silicon CSR May 2016 – To Date May 2013 – May 2014 May 2012 January 2012 Languages: Conversational Proficiency in French Interests: Socio-economic empowerment (current mentor in the Greenhorn Mentorship Program and alumni of the program), Financial market (took part in the NSE challenge [Nairobi Securities Exchange Challenge]), creative writing (won two national awards) and amateur photography. REFEREES Ewart Salins (Corporate Mentor, Greenhorn Mentorship Program) Executive Director – Kestrel Capital Ltd- |-Dr. Phelgona Otieno Principal Investigator – East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative(PTBi-EA- |-|-Maurice Oduor Managing Partner - ReinCap LLP (Former Investment Manager - Cytonn Investments- |-Lynette Oyanda HR Officer – Prime Bank Limited- |-