Sarah Muthoni Njeri

SARAH MUTHONI NJERI-- SUMMARY Hands-on and strategic Finance Management professional with over 10 years’ impressive track record of streamlining financial operations and creating efficient reporting systems while seamlessly directing all financial and accounting functions. Proven ability to drive out inefficiencies through process improvement as well as assist in the maintenance & development of financial systems and accounting procedures. SKILLS • • • Financial Budgeting Financial Analysis Regulatory Compliance • • • Departmental Oversight Budget Forecasting Workflow Coordination EXPERIENCE Accountant (Volunteer) | Wycliffe Associates| February 2023 to Current • • • • • Preparing monthly bank reconciliation. Applying mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files. Interacting with internal auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues with having proper adjustment journals entry. Verifying documents and requests on disbursements to assist on easier accountability. Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommended appropriate budget levels for the projects. Finance Manager | National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Kenya | February 2016 to January 2023 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Established proper controls in the budget preparations which assisted in having realistic figures and proper accountability of the expenses during the year. Improved office communication between the finance department and other departments which enables an easier flow of information that helps in having a smooth running in the day-to-day activities. Corresponded with staff regarding finance related questions. Ensured that funds requested by the agencies and individual are in conformity with the approved budget and that funds are available on those budgets before transfers are made. Proper management of the bank accounts in all banks and monitoring the effect of exchange rates and inflation on the funds received in both foreign and local currency. Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources. Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges. Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions. Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization therefore ensuring timely transfer of these funds. Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions. Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance. Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities especially on the ongoing projects. Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments. Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers, and auditors. • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements. Finance Officer | Baha’i World Centre (Israel) | July 2011 - January 2016 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Created finance procedure manuals for the department which helped in the orientation of new staff and the dayto-day running of the office work. Redesigned and improved employee performance evaluation system which helped in the yearly salary appraisal and promotions. Improved employee and employer relationship by having regular consultations in the various departments therefore increasing the level of communication which assisted timely problem solving. Prepared and submitted monthly tax reports to the government as per the government regulations and agreements which was used for the monthly tax refunds being given back to the Baha’i World Centre. Corresponded with staff regarding finance related questions. Made payments to the invoices issued by different vendors. Ensured all the different entries made by the staff into the system were correct before the close of the books monthly and the Fiscal year. Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures, and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance. Prepared month-end accruals and necessary journal vouchers to facilitate month-end closing. Processed and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Government. Processed monthly payroll for the employees. Ensured employees were paid according to the Labor laws. Analyzed employees work performance evaluations done by the various departments. Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting. Oversaw all postings and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts monthly. Sales Associate | Realtime Service Company | March 2007 – April 2009 • • • • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice. Collected payments and provided accurate change. Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions. Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals. • • • • • EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Commerce – Finance Option | Kenyatta University | May 2016 – April 2019. Certified Public Accountant – Part 1 (CPA-1) | KASNEB | January 2010 - December 2010 Advanced Diploma in Business Management | Graffins College | January 2009 – June 2009 Diploma in Public Relations | Stonebic College | January 2008 - December 2008 Advanced Diploma in Marketing | Stonebic College | January 2006 – September 2008.