kevin simiyu

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Finance and Logistics Consultant at Precise Auto Tyres and Services Limited

since January, 2022

ke***ri@gmail.com

About

Highly skilled financial accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting, cost analysis, and tax management. Proven track record in implementing new systems and processes resulting in significant reductions in errors, expenses, and audit time. A strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, committed to driving revenue growth and optimizing financial performance.

Skills

• Financial auditing
8
Grant Management and Reporting
10
Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
10
Information Communication Technology Skills
9
Financial Reporting and Analysis
9
General Ledger Accounting
10
Tax preparation and Compliance
8
Internal control policies and procedures
8
Cost saving identificaton and implementation
8
Accounting Software implementation and managemen
8
Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
9
External audit preparation and compliance
10
Proficiency in quickbooks
10
English
10
Kiswahili
10

Recommendations

carolyne oyoya

8/28/2024

"Knowledgeable, organized, skillful and passionate financial professional with experience. I recommend him."

robert ambira

8/28/2024

"GREAT ORGANIZATION. I RECOMMEND "

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Experience

kevin simiyu

Work experience

Finance and Logistics Consultant at Precise Auto Tyres and Services Limited

2022 -
Freelance

Management of ledger accounts and safe custodian of the financial documents for compliance.
Ensure that supplier information is well updated and reconciled at all times.
Prepare final accounts for the company.
Tracking of inventory of products at all times within the supply chain and
ensuring accountability of goods to ensure that their is constant flow of products.
Managing the utilisation of company-owned vehicles and hired transport to ensure
proper usage and ensure the most efficient route is used to minimise transportation
costs.
Liaise with the workshop on vehicle service records, schedules for maintenance
repairs, and motor vehicle insurance.
Perform all financial services of the company to ensure that proper books are kept, financial reporting is done appropritely.
Liase with suppliers to enusre that goods are procured in time and payments done appropriately.
Coordinate order placement between the sales department and production
department in line with daily, monthly and annual projections.

kevin simiyu

Work experience

Financial Accountnt at Seeds of Peace Africa International

October, 2019 - July, 2021
Fulltime

Ensured departments comply with all donor rules, regulations, and award conditions to ensure funds are used for the intended
purpose and ensured that grants and contracts are well administered for programme implementations
Monitored deposits & money transfers and maintain balances to ensure project needs are met.
Ensured all costs related to the grant are charged to avoid overspending and underspending within projects.
Monitored budget spends and account for any variances.
Participated in grant proposal development and extensions and provide technical support in development of grant budgets.
Monitored financial performance for grants and produce reports according to donor reporting requirements.
Managed preparation, consolidation and distribution of timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements reflecting status of
projects and or programs based on donor requirements.
Facilitated the audit process by preparing all reports and ensuring that all required documentations are available to both internal and
external auditors.
Facilitated the transfer of funds to partners, monitor fund utilization and ensure partners understand and complete the financial
reports.
Carried out periodic review of internal control environment affecting both program and support operations for potential risk exposures.
Monitored compliance with grant funding requirements and provide appropriate guidance to programme and partner staff including
allowable and non-allowable costs, grant closeout, preparation of budget modifications and requests for carry over or extensions as
needed.
Posted and reviewed all expenditures and transactions in QuickBooks, according to programme and projects budgets and FTA’s
internal financial procedures
Ensure that all information required for audit is available including financial reports and schedules
Reviewed payments, journal entries, cost allocations and other postings into accounting system and ensure proper coding, data
quality and integrity of all accounting/financial transactions
Analyzed risk areas in internal controls and recommend mitigating measures
Carry out monthly reconciliations of partner accounts.
Ensured all partners /staff comply with the internal control procedures at FTA.
Regularly review of partner organization’s reports and provide them with documented feedback ensuring they comply with FTA
Financial Management Guidelines
Achievements
Developed and implemented a new financial reporting system, resulting in a 25% reduction in reporting errors and a 15% increase in
efficiency.
Lead the implementation of a new accounting software, resulting in a 20% increase in productivity and a 10% reduction in errors.
Developed and implemented internal control policies and procedures, resulting in a 30% reduction in fraud and a 15% increase in
accuracy.
Managed the preparation and submission of financial statements, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 5% increase in investor
confidence.
Analyzed and identified opportunities for process improvement, resulting in a 20% reduction in the time required to close the books
each month.
Developed and implemented a new budgeting process, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses and a 5% increase in revenue.
Managed the preparation and submission of external audit materials, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and a 15% reduction in
audit time

kevin simiyu

Work experience

Finance and Administration Officer at Navigator EPTF

August, 2014 - December, 2018
Fulltime

In conjunction with the Management designed strategies for ensuring the activities of the organization are fully funded.
Supervised the payment processing and ensure necessary documentations and approvals.
Ensured procurement policies are adhered to the latter
Participates in the identification of training needs, preparation of training proposals.
Advise on administrative requirement of performance appraisal system; maintain system to track compliance.
Monitors the correct maintenance of personnel files, ensuring that information is complete and updated.
Review all travel requests for budgetary provision, undertake travel arrangements, raise TRs on behalf of staff and coordinate with
the travel agency for the issuance of the tickets. Support in hotel reservations and advice on visa requirements and/or other travel
document. Brief staff on policies and procedures relating to official travel.
Ensure payment requests are properly supported and are in accordance with relevant financial rules, regulations and procedures with
adequate Budget Provisions Ensure timely and prompt payment of supplies.
Assisted in the preparation of year-end accounts and support schedules for audit purposes.
Provided documentation required by auditors, donors and/or project partners.
Ensured accurate posting of accounting transactions and processing of financial data in accordance with the internal policies.
Ensured that accurate and timely budgetary position is presented to programme managers to assist them in decision making