Theresa Owino
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced Project Accountant with knack for streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting accuracy. Played key role in reducing budgeting discrepancies and optimising project cost management, driving financial clarity and accountability. Known for fostering collaborative relationships across departments to achieve fiscal goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Kirintec International DMCC
Dubai, UAE
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducting project budget forecasting
- Financial forecasting and budgeting
- Financial reporting at regular intervals
- Manage project billing and invoicing process in the system
- Tracking project expenses - preparation of project cost reports, variance analysis; planning and forecasting
- Assisting in creating project-related documents and bills. Closing completed project accounts and presenting project account details during audits
- Ad hoc management and corporate accounting reports and analysis upon requests
- Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and sound understanding of project
- Cash Flows management, taxation and bank reconciliations
- Annual stock taking, monthly preparation of stock reports and reconciliations.
- Stock cost movements journal entries into the projects within the accounting system
Head of Finance and Administration
Ridgeways Group
Dubai
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversee daily administrative and operational functions, reporting directly to the CEO and being second only to Him for any corporate related affairs
- Implementing operations strategies, ensuring that corporate goals area attained and managing human resources
- Create forecasting models, assess risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations
- Manage multiple tasks and produce results in a fast-paced work
Finance and Administration Manager
Frontier International Risk Management PVT Ltd (under ChaseWaterford PYT Ltd)
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Carryout work related assignments within East, Central & West Africa
- Oversaw financial reporting including monthly management reports, budgeting, and forecasting 1-3 -and 5-year financial plans, and all statutory financial reporting
- Managed company cash flow, ensuring it is controlled appropriately and any deviations are closely monitored
- Managed the accounts payable, accounts receivable, income tax, VAT, payroll and finance and administration functions
- East, Central & West Africa
Project Manager - (Senior Anti-Counterfeit Investigator)
Transworld Protection Group
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Carryout work related assignments within East, Central & West Africa leading a team of twelve investigators
- Counterfeit Investigations, Enforcements, Expenses Reconciliations & Report Writing
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
- Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
- Managed contract negotiations between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
Finance assistant
Olive Group (Kenya) Ltd (A Constellis Company)
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2012 - 03.2017
- Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
- Calculated client invoices with an efficient use of accounting software.
- Resolved customer queries regarding billing issues leading to improved customer satisfaction.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
- Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoicing or payments.
- Streamlined financial processes by maintaining and updating filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Supported the Finance Manager in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Prepared and monitored departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost management.
- Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
- Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Nairobi
Kenya 01.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Finance
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Kapsabet, Nandi County 09.2006 - 07.2010
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
Strathmore University
Kenya 01.2018 -
ISO 14001:2004 EMS & OHSAS 18001:2007 Integrated Management Systems Auditing Skills - undefined
Millennium Management Consultants (MMC) Africa
09.2012 - 10.2012
Fire Marshall / Warden Course & First Aid at Work Refresher Course - undefined
SMTS (Kenya) Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2016
Occupational First Aid Course - undefined
Emergency Aid Training Services (EATS)
09.2014 - 09.2014
Skills
- Revenue generation, cost control and reduction
- Budgeting, Financial analysis & Reporting
- Payroll, Bookkeeping, Taxation & Accounts reconciliation
- Time management & Organization skills
- Proactivity abilities and take initiative
- Coaching, Training & Leadership skills
- Communication, negotiation, influencing skills
- Team player, Flexible & Adaptable
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Analytical & Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking abilities & Attention to detail
- Computer skills & MS Office packages
- Accounting Software - Sage50, Odoo 16 Tally, QuickBooks, MS Dynamic AX
- Integrity, Professionalism & Strategic planning
- Verbal & Written communication
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REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Reading
- Creative Writing
- Volunteering
- Playing Music
Timeline
Project Accountant
Kirintec International DMCC
03.2024 - 03.2025
Head of Finance and Administration
Ridgeways Group
07.2023 - 02.2024
Finance and Administration Manager
Frontier International Risk Management PVT Ltd (under ChaseWaterford PYT Ltd)
10.2020 - 06.2023
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting
Strathmore University
01.2018 -
Project Manager - (Senior Anti-Counterfeit Investigator)
Transworld Protection Group
04.2017 - 09.2020
Fire Marshall / Warden Course & First Aid at Work Refresher Course - undefined
SMTS (Kenya) Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2016
Occupational First Aid Course - undefined
Emergency Aid Training Services (EATS)
09.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Business Administration - Finance
University of Nairobi
01.2013 - 12.2016
ISO 14001:2004 EMS & OHSAS 18001:2007 Integrated Management Systems Auditing Skills - undefined
Millennium Management Consultants (MMC) Africa
09.2012 - 10.2012
Finance assistant
Olive Group (Kenya) Ltd (A Constellis Company)
08.2012 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Finance
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
09.2006 - 07.2010
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