Lydiah Ghati Mwita

Contact: MOBILE: E-mail: LYDIAH GHATI MWITA -- SUMMARY A passionate, dedicated, detail-oriented and analytical accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial management, adept at budget forecasting, financial reporting, audit and advanced accounting. Specialize in general accounting, regulatory compliance and reporting, financial budgeting, reporting and analysis, system transition and real-world management skills. Holds Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Option) also pursuing Msc. Finance and Certified Public Accountants course and seeking to leverage expertise in financial accounting and auditing to contribute to the success and growth of your Organization. CORE STRENGTHS ▪ Executive Assistant ▪ Computer Skills, ▪ Microsoft office ▪ computerized accounting systems: (Sun system and Xero) ▪ Accounting and record keeping ▪ Petty Cash management ▪ Inventory and supply management ▪ Team Player ▪ Strong work ethics ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 2018 To 06th Healthcare For Generations December 2024 (HFG) In charge of: • Assisting in reviewing source documents to ensure completeness, accuracy and within the laid down policies and procedures. • Assist in budget preparation. • Assisting in preparation of projects cash flow forecasts and funds requests in line with activity plans. • Assisting in the production of monthly financial projects reports. • Responsible for processing payments for suppliers and project activities in online bank system and M-pesa platform. • Timely review, follow up and reconciliation of cash and travel advances for staff with valid documentation supported within stipulated period for submission. • Receive and review project activity requests, and ensure they are approved and processed on time. Excellent interpersonal skills Integrity and Decision making Public Relations Attention to details Good time keeper Ability to work independently Multitasking Can work remotely Finance Officer LYDIAH GHATI MWITA • • • • Prepare payment vouchers and ensure that all payments are made in line with accepted procedures. Track and monitor expenditure against the budget to ensure the funds are spent within the donor agreed budget. Ensure that all projects’ funds received are promptly deposited. Check to ensure that all the payments for field activities are made against the set deliverables. • Ensure that inventory records, requests and deliveries are appropriately processed and maintained. • Assist in preparation of periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual) financial reports for the project and the donor. Assist in preparation of periodic audit exercise for projects (internal and external audits). Undertake proper filing of finance and other documents and ensure safe keeping at all times. Assist in the procurement process for the field office requirements. Perform any other assigned duties by the supervisor. Assist in filing statutory returns. • • • • • • • Follow-up with vendors on payment of VAT refunds and keeping track and records of refund status of all vendors. Posting project expenses in the financial system. Bank reconciliation of accounts DONOR FUNDED PROJECTS WORKED WITH • USAID Tujitegemee • USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto • USAID Fahari Ya Jamii • Global Fund • USAID Afya Ziwani • PATHFINDER International • USAID AMPATH Plus • KADRI • AMPLIFY Change • IMA World • USAID Afya Jijini Contact: MOBILE: E-mail: -- Contact: MOBILE: E-mail: LYDIAH GHATI MWITA -- Maxwell Adventist Assistant Accountant Jan 2014 to June 2018 Preparatory School • Payroll preparation. • Office Petty cash management. • Statutory monthly/annual online returns. • Bank Reconciliation for School Bank Accounts. • Yearly Budget preparation. • Receipting of school revenue. • Maintaining pupils and members of staff statement of accounts. • Cost control /Budget monitoring. • Verification of payment vouchers/requisition forms. • Preparation of Local Purchase Orders, (LPOs) and Local Service Orders (LSOs). • Assist in preparation of periodic (monthly, quarterly and annual reports) • Posting expenses in the financial system. Jan 2009 to Dec 2013 • • • • • • • Kanyangi & Company Advocates Accountant Payroll preparation. Carrying out annual budget estimates. Filing of Statutory returns Bank reconciliation for the Law firm accounts. Petty cash management. Cost control on all expenditure. Updating of client accounts. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Nov 2023 to Jan 2004 Renew Capital CFO100 Certificate Sept 2021- ongoing University of Nairobi Msc. Finance 2009 KASNEB October 2003 to July 2008 University of Eastern Africa Baraton CPA Part I Sec 1 & 2 Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting option OTHER TRAININGS ❖ USAID Workshop Collaborating, learning and Adapting CLA – 2024 REFEREES Naomi Gathondu, Former Finance Manager, Healthcare For Generations (HFG) P. O. Box 544 – 00200 Nairobi, Tel: 0722 – 407 – 450- Ruth Mueni Mule, Accountant Maxwell Adventist Preparatory School. P. O. Box 46098 – 00100 Nairobi, Tel:- - Charles Kanyangi, Senior Counsel – Kanyangi & Co. Advocates, P. O. Box 7525 – 00200 Nairobi, Tel:- -