Catherine Njeri
@catherinenjeri3
Experienced payroll and office administration professional driving financial accuracy and efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced payroll accountant and office manager with over a decade of experience in office administration, financial management, budgeting, and payroll administration. I specialize in optimizing financial processes, improving productivity, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
At Rift Valley Academy I ensure accurate, timely payroll processing including deductions, benefits, statutory compliance, reconciliations, and handling employee inquiries. I also manage petty cash, accounts payable preparations, leave records, and support internal audits to maintain adherence to company policies and tax law changes.
Earlier roles included procurement support where I processed purchase requisitions, communicated with vendors, tracked purchase orders, monitored inventory, and maintained procurement documentation. I implemented digital filing and organizational strategies that improved operational efficiency and retrieval times.
I have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) and CPA K coursework, advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and a track record of reducing payroll processing time and recovering unnecessary payments to drive cost savings. I am professional, detail-oriented, and committed to accurate financial stewardship.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Payroll Accountant
Rift Valley Academy
Oct 2015 - Present (10 years)
Manage end-to-end payroll processing and financial reporting for academy staff, ensuring statutory compliance and reducing payroll processing time through streamlined procedures. Reconcile payroll and ledger accounts, handle petty cash, support audits, and resolve payroll inquiries professionally.
Procurement Assistant
Rift Valley Academy
May 2015 - Jul 2015 (2 months)
Processed purchase requisitions and purchase orders, sourced vendor quotes, monitored inventory levels, and maintained procurement documentation to ensure timely delivery and compliance with procurement policies.
Accounts Assistant
Rift Valley Academy
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Recorded financial transactions, managed petty cash, prepared invoices and accounts payable, and supported financial report generation to maintain accurate accounting records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce (Finance)
2016 - 2024
Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) focusing on finance-related coursework and practical accounting skills.
Githunguri Business College
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K), Accounting
2012 - 2014
Completed a Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) program providing foundational accounting and auditing knowledge.
Johntech Training and Computer Services
Certificate in Computer Application Packages, Computer Applications
2011 - 2011
Completed training in computer application packages to support office and accounting software tasks.
Maai-Mahiu Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2007 - 2010
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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