Faith Ariga

Managed day-to-day financial operations, including accounting entries, reconciliations, cash-flow monitoring, and financial reporting. Supported month-end closing, expenditure tracking, and budgeting processes while maintaining accurate records and providing financial insights to support management decisions.

Handled financial data analysis, transaction reconciliations, and preparation of management reports to support financial and investment decisions. Worked with finance teams to investigate discrepancies, monitor cash positions, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain audit-ready financial records.

Managed high-volume invoice and payment processing for US-based operations, ensuring accurate application of ACH, card, and cheque payments to customer and supplier accounts. Reconciled payment records against invoices and bank statements, resolved discrepancies, maintained audit-ready documentation, and collaborated with US stakeholders to address payment queries.

Maintained accurate general ledger and prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, reducing posting errors by 15% and increasing reporting efficiency by 20%. Implemented internal controls and tax compliance measures that yielded zero audit findings, mitigated risk exposure by 12% and contributed to an 8% reduction in administrative expenses.

Prepared monthly management accounts and led month-end close processes, improving forecasting accuracy by 12% and ensuring zero discrepancies during reviews. Implemented cost-control measures that reduced operational expenses by 7% and improved cash flow through AR reconciliation and streamlined reporting.

Managed daily accounting transactions and prepared consolidated financial statements, improving reporting timelines by 15% and reconciling accounts within an average of 3 days. Ensured tax compliance with a zero-penalty record and supported audits while contributing to a 7% reduction in operational costs through budgeting and variance analysis.

Assisted in conducting economic research and compiling large datasets used to develop forecasting models and policy recommendations. Monitored project budgets, prepared financial reports and coordinated information sharing that improved project visibility and accountability.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics at Chuka University covering economic theory and statistical analysis.

Awarded the Certified Public Accountant (CPA–K) qualification through Star College in 2020.

Completed SPSS certification at Chuka University focusing on statistical software and data analysis.

Completed a Computer Applications certificate at Pace College.

Completed Fire and Safety training at Jolemac.

Completed Coursera certificates in customer service, risk mitigation and social media management.