EDWIN WANYOIKE WANJA
SUPPLY CHAIN AND ASSET INVENTORY ASSOCIATE
Ruiru
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in diverse business sectors, including the humanitarian world (UN), banking, and the finance industry. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain operations, inventory management, financial management, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Proficient in advanced Excel functionalities, data analysis, and the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sage X3, Pastel, among others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain & Asset Inventory Associate
The UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
10.2022 - Current
- Managed logistics and clearing operations of goods procured internationally by co-ordination with clearing agents such as DHL express to ensure timely delivery, adherence to government requirements, application of tax exemptions and acting as a link between the requester and the vendor.
- Trained over 200 staff located in IOM kenya following a change from SAP to Oracle application system (WAVE). Successfully took them through sessions on managing purchase requisitions, managing purchase orders, receiving goods and services and invoice submission system.
- Successfully attended a two day workshop and consequent training on environmental sustainability.
- Designated as the IOM kenya country office Environmental sustainability champion.
- Successfully conducted the missions environmental inventory for all IOM offices in Nairobi and field offices in Dadaab and Kakuma specifically focusing on data on greenhouse emissions, waste management and water conservation.
- Conducted the asset Inventory for the IOM Kenyan Mission Offices with an asset Base of over 6,000 asset to a 97% completion.
- Tasked with Soliciting for offers and quotations and prepare Bids Analysis accordingly and share with the project managers and supervisors and make recommendations for the best offers on goods/services
- Conduct first review of vendor invoices to verify compliance with orders and good received. Prepare Payment Requests and ensure timely payment to suppliers/service providers.
- In coordination with the relevant focal points, draft contracts for goods/services, rent of property for the recommended vendors with detailed scopes of work; prepare payment schedules for deliverables by indicating the completion time and obtaining necessary approvals from Legal Department, implement adequate mechanisms to track all contacts
- Draft Deed of Donation for IOM assets that need to be donated in accordance to the Mission’s approved decision.
- Prepare Asset Disposal Form (ADF) for missing, broken or obsolete assets; and obtain approval at the Mission and CAS Manila levels. Ensure the relevant supporting document are attached.
- Liaise with CAS Manila to obtain approval related to asset transfer, retirement, and disposal process in the system and also coordinate the disposal of non-asset equipment or furniture's.
- Conduct physical vendor verification during vendor creation process, and assist in conducting vendor performance and document verification as requested.
Financial Accountant
Alios Finance Kenya Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted in preparing the daily, monthly, and Annual Cash Flow forecasts to capture funding needs using Excel functionalities
- Involved in implementing FRP, an automatic bank reconciliation module for the Group subsidiaries in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia
- Managed the audit process and preparation of the audit file for annual and half-year reviews using Excel functionalities
- Monitored the Asset Liability Management of the company and handled the preparation of debtor's invoices using the SAGE X3 accounting system
- Performed daily posting of customer receipts via cheques and direct transfers via the SAGE X3 accounting system
- Conducted Monthly Bank reconciliations
- Managed the company expenditures including petty cash
- Conducted monthly statutory deductions including Tax returns (PAYE, VAT & Withholding taxes)
- Liaised with the tax consultants to ensure the half-year and annual tax computation was complete and accurate
- Prepared and presented the monthly financial reports using the SAGE X3 system, monitored all expenditures, and validated costs based on the budget
- Offered financial advice to the Kenyan office and the group management relating to the management of expenditures
- Involved in budget and cash flow forecast preparation for Alios Finance Kenya Ltd for Board meeting review and approval
Business Development Officer
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Rated the best in Trade Finance in the 3rd quarter of 2017.
- Maintained a quality loan portfolio of over 100 million - with a portfolio at risk of below 2%
- Offered financial solutions to clients, including lending solutions like working capital loans, mortgage constructions, and asset finance
- Provided payment solutions like mobile banking, internet banking, agency banking, and merchant acquiring to these clients
- Handled acquisition and growth of trade finance products like credit guarantees, bid bonds, performance bonds, invoice discounting, Local Purchase Order financing for suppliers, and international letters of credit for importers
- Liaised with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of customer needs in time, including motor vehicle dealers like Toyota, General Motors, and Simba Colt, for customers' asset finance needs
- Worked with property valuers and advocates for facilities where landed property is offered as collateral for loans
- Deposits mobilization through acquiring new customers and ring-fencing the already existing customers by providing products like 'Lipa na M-pesa' terminations to ensure that business sales via M-pesa are directly terminated to their bank accounts
- Championed and delivered world-class customer service by ensuring quality service delivery within the bank's service level agreements
- Oversaw the management of a quality loan book by engaging quality loan appraisals for customers during onboarding and also incorporating effective collection methods to ensure that I maintained a low portfolio at risk
Customer service officer/teller/system admin/ATM custodian
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Was tasked with Customer service duties including account opening, establishment of standing orders, sale and purchase of shares and securities in collaboration with the broker kingdom securities limited, on boarding of customers to mobile, internet and agent banking modules and offer the best customer experience to help resolve all customer complaints and concerns
- I was awarded as the best in the recruitment of new-funded accounts in February 2014 across all the banks' networks and successfully participated in ensuring that the bank's transformation agenda was implemented by actively participating in migration of more customers to alternative banking channels like mobile and agency banking
Company Accountant & Compliance Officer
Zimele Asset Management Company LTD
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Successfully published the Half Year Financial Statements in the Daily Nation and Standard newspapers
- Organized an Annual General Meeting for members of the Zimele Pension Fund at the Nairobi Safari Club
- Participated in a two-day workshop on corporate governance and disclosure conference presented by Capital Markets Authority of Kenya and the U.S Securities & Exchange Commission, and Co-Sponsored by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Meanwhile, I was also tasked with, Preparation and maintenance of payroll and managing training and development, performance management, compensation, health safety and termination
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Option
Kenyatta University
KENYA 08.2007 - 04.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Nyeri High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
MBA - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Jomo Kenyatta University
NAIROBI 04.2001 - Current
CERIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
KASNEB
KENYA12-2023
Skills
Financial Reports
Accomplishments
- Appointed as IOM kenya country Office environmental sustainability Champion
- Certified public Accountant of kenya
- Oracle (Wave) Application Trainer
Certification
Certified public accountant
Timeline
Certified public accountant
07-2024
Supply Chain & Asset Inventory Associate
The UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
10.2022 - Current
Financial Accountant
Alios Finance Kenya Ltd
12.2018 - 05.2022
Business Development Officer
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd
05.2014 - 11.2017
Customer service officer/teller/system admin/ATM custodian
Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd
11.2012 - 05.2014
Company Accountant & Compliance Officer
Zimele Asset Management Company LTD
01.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Option
Kenyatta University
08.2007 - 04.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Nyeri High School
01.2002 - 01.2005
MBA - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Jomo Kenyatta University
04.2001 - Current
CERIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
KASNEB
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