Benta Simiyu
@bentasimiyu
Experienced accountant and credit officer specializing in credit risk management and portfolio analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant and credit officer with a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and four years of focused professional experience in credit risk management, portfolio analysis, and financial research. I bring strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and consistent accuracy in financial reporting and credit work.
My background includes roles in banking operations, credit and recovery, and part-time accounting where I prepared monthly financial statements, handled KRA filings, performed stock taking, and conducted market research. I have a proven record of maintaining low portfolio at risk (PAR) and delivering timely, accurate results under tight deadlines.
I am a hands-on, self-motivated professional who values continuous learning and team development, excels in quantitative analysis, and communicates complex information clearly in both English and Kiswahili. I seek opportunities where I can contribute strong credit risk, operations, and research skills to drive effective financial decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Search Engine Evaluator
Evaluate and label search results with high accuracy, meeting deadlines and maintaining minimum 20 hours/week contribution to improve search relevance.
Accountant
Precision Sales and Marketing
Mar 2013 - Mar 2020 (7 years)
Prepared monthly books of accounts and KRA returns, conducted stock takes and market research to support financial reporting and business recommendations.
Operations & Credit Clerk
Family Bank Ltd
Dec 2007 - Mar 2013 (5 years 3 months)
Managed customer service, credit recovery and system administration, maintained PAR below 3% and coordinated team processes for timely electronic file delivery handling daily debt transactions up to USD 100,000.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor's Degree, Banking and Finance
2018 -
Bachelor's degree in Banking and Finance with specialization in banking and finance studies completed at Mount Kenya University.
Strathmore University
Diploma, Management of Information Systems
2003 -
Diploma in Management of Information Systems focused on information systems management and related IT practices.
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