RESUME FOR DUNCAN NDEGWA MACHARIA
a) BIO BATA
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
E MAIL:
DATE OF BIRTH:
CITIZESHIP:
LANGUAGES (spoken & written):
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Duncan Ndegwa Macharia
P.O. Box-, Nairobi- /--15th January 1978
Kenyan
1. English 2. Swahili
23 Years
b) CAREER OBJECTIVE
To use my training, skills and talent for the good of the organization, society and
myself and also to encourage sustainable utilization of our resources.
c) PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a STAR (Savvy, Thorough, Accountable and Reliable) accountant who
possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at
all levels within an organization. I can participate effectively in teamwork and use
my own initiative when required. A flexible individual who enjoys the challenges of
meeting deadlines and targets.
d) EDUCATION BACKGROUND/ QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTION
DURATION
Kenya
Institute
of
Project 2015
Management
Kenya Methodist University-
Strathmore College
Associated Computer Services
Kagumo High School
Munyange Primary School
COURSE
GRADE
Diploma in Project Pass
Management
Business
Second Class
Administration
-Division
Lower
2001 -2003
CPA Part 1, 2 and Final Pass
(Certified
Public
Accountant)
1998 -1999
Computer Applications Grade A
& Software Packages.
(Ms Office, E Mail &
internet,
accounting
packages e.g. sage,
pastel, quick books,
SUN, tally-
KCSE
B Plain
1983 – 1992 KCPE
527 out of 700
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OTHER CERTIFICATION
Dopra International
Dec 2012
Certified Psychometric 86%
Score (CPS)
e) WORKING EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. CURRENT ENGAGEMENTS / FREELANCING:
Online QuickBooks Freelancing Accountant / Bookkeeper at;
FIRM
CONTACT DETAILS
Foreman
Store
Fabricators Ltd
&-
DATE
OF
ENGAGEMENT
Jan 2017
Mary & Calley Provision Store-& Services
P B Services-
May 2018
C Karwitha & Co. Advocates
Dec 2020
-
Jan 2014
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
Overseeing bookkeeping functions.
In charge of account payables & receivables
In charge of financial accounting.
In charge of tax accounting.
In charge of management accounting.
Assisting the contracted CPA firm conduct audit.
2. PAST EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYER:
Kenya Railways
Relocation Management Unit (ReMU) for the
implementation of the Relocation Action Plan
(RAP) in Mukuru and Kibera areas, Nairobi.
DURATION:
January 2012 to July 2021
DESIGNATION:
Project Finance and Administration Specialist
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
Lead person in the development of the annual work plan, procurement
plan and budget for the unit and ensuring that it is fully funded and
implemented.
Ensuring that donor funds are utilized as per The World Bank’s
guidelines detailed in the credit and grant agreements.
In charge financial and management accounting functions.
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In charge of financial reporting to the donors and government.
Supervised the bookkeeping functions.
Management of the project treasury.
Advising and briefing staff and non-staff on financial, procurement and
administrative matters.
Supervised office administration and management functions.
Responsible for a creating an enabling environment for the annual audit
to be undertaken and responding to any issues the auditors may raise.
Supervision of account receivables (including customer billing, credit
control and debt collection.
Supervision of account payables.
CLIENT:
Community Relief & Rehabilitation Organization,
DURATION:
Jan 2010 to Dec 2011
DESIGNATION:
Accounts & Administration Consultant
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
Oversaw the bookkeeping and financial accounting duties.
Complied financial and management accounting reports and ensuring
their integrity, accuracy and completeness.
Mapping of all new project reporting deadlines, and status of donor
reporting vis-à-vis required deadlines.
Overseeing the management of treasury duties.
Maintain adequate accounting, project and audit files for projects to
facilitate the work of internal and external auditors.
EMPLOYER:
Government of Kenya -Ministry Of State for the
Development of Northern Kenya & Other Arid
Lands.
DURATION:
November 2003 to December 2009
DESIGNATION:
Finance Officer.
DUTY STATION:
Tharaka District
REASON FOR LEAVING:
End of the contract.
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
Lead person in the development of the annual work plan, procurement
plan and budget for the unit and ensuring that it is fully funded and
implemented.
Ensuring that donor funds are utilized as per The World Bank’s and
European Union guidelines detailed in the credit and grant agreements.
In charge of bookkeeping, financial and management accounting
functions.
Management of accounts payables.
Advising other members of staff in all financial and procurement
regulations.
Ensuring that books of accounts are audited annually and responding to
an attendant audit issues.
Assisting the Team Leader in preparing progress reports.
In charge of office administration functions.
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In charge of the project treasury functions.
Overseeing the implementation of MOUs signed between the project and
other development partners at the district level.
Training the members of Community Development Committee on simple
and basic procurement and finance procedures to enable them
implement Community Driven Development projects.
EMPLOYER:
Mather & Platt (K) Limited
DESIGNATION:
Accounts Clerk.
DURATION:
July 1999 to October 2003
DUTY STATION
Nairobi (Industrial Area – Addis Ababa Road)
REASON FOR LEAVING:
Secured a more challenging position.
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
In charge of bookkeeping functions.
In charge of payable and receivable accounts.
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements.
Management of stock levels and procurement of goods and services.
Assisting the Chief Accountant & Financial Controller in ensuring that the
annual audit exercise is carried out smoothly.
Credit control and debt collection.
Handling taxation matters.
MPLOYER:
Jesse Kariuki & Company Advocates
P. O. Box 234, Thika.
Accounts Clerk
Jan1998 to June 1999
Thika
To join Egerton University
DESIGNATION:
DURATION:
DUTY STATION:
REASON FOR LEAVING:
DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:
Maintenance of fee note register, debt collection and banking, maintenance
of cash book, preparing bank reconciliation statements, general offices
duties.
f) MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Oversaw the establishment of a functional Resettlement Management Unit
(ReMU) mandate to implement Resettlement Action Plan in Mukuru and
Kibera slums of Nairobi and resettle 9,655 persons who had encroached on
the railroad reserve.
2. Oversaw the establishment of a functional Drought Management Office –
Tharaka District in 2003, to implement drought mitigation programmes.
3. I successfully oversaw the computerization of stores department at Mather
& Platt (K) Ltd which resulted in reduction of stock losses by about 30%.
g) SKILLS
-
Adaptable.
Multi-tasking.
Communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Team player.
- Time management.
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h) HOBBIES
i)
- Environmental conservation.
- Community development.
k) AVAILABILITY
- Reading.
- Playing darts.
ASAP
l) EXEPECTED SALARY
Negotiable
m) REFEREES
1.
2
3
NAME
DESIGNATION EMPLOYER
CONTACTS
D G Hunda Chief
State Department Telephone:-
Economist
of Transport
Email:-James
District Internal The
National Telephone:-
Njeru
Auditor
Treasury
Email:-Millie
Omindo
General
Manager
Business
Operations
Kenya
Railways Tel:-
Corporation
Email:-&
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