George Njeri
@georgenjeri
Accountant and finance professional skilled in reporting, tax compliance, and grants writing.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant and finance associate with a strong background in accounting, statistical research, and grants and content writing. At Avoveg Health Kenya Ltd I manage day-to-day accounting operations, prepare management accounts, handle tax compliance and reconciliations, oversee payroll and petty cash, and support costing, supply chain and business development efforts to sustain profitability and reduce losses.
As a dependable freelancer I provide bookkeeping, grants writing, proposal development and research support, and earlier roles include census ICT supervision and research assistance using SPSS and Stata. I bring meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, effective communication and a collaborative work ethic to deliver high-quality financial and research outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant
Avoveg Health Kenya Ltd
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Manage day-to-day accounting functions including reconciliations, payroll, tax compliance and preparation of management accounts, contributing to profitability and loss reduction. Produce weekly performance reports, manage costing/pricing and coordinate supply chain finance to ensure material delivery.
Freelancer
Self Employed
Jul 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Provide part-time freelance services including grants writing, bookkeeping, content and article writing, proposal development and research assistance for NGOs and private clients. Compile project reports and support fundraising efforts.
Census ICT Supervisor
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Jun 2019 - Oct 2019 (4 months)
Supervised census ICT operations and trained enumerators on CAPI tools during the 2019 national census, providing technical support and liaising with county and national administrators to facilitate fieldwork.
Accountant
Kandia FPS Ltd
Jul 2014 - Aug 2017 (3 years 1 month)
Performed monthly bank reconciliations, VAT claims follow-up, accounts payable/receivable posting in Pastel, payroll assistance and petty cash management to maintain accurate supplier and creditor controls.
Research Assistant
National AIDS Control Council
May 2014 - Jun 2014 (1 month)
Monitored and evaluated the World Bank TOWA project, conducted field interviews and prepared implementation reports assessing governance and coordination improvements for HIV/AIDS CSOs.
Intern Data Analyst
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)
Conducted data extraction, entry and analysis for census and survey datasets using SPSS and Stata, and supported field surveys and data management tasks.
Research Assistant
Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012 (1 month)
Administered surveys and conducted data entry/analysis to assess utilization of Global Fund support by CSOs, monitored program effectiveness and liaised with implementers for data collection.
Census Enumerator
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Jun 2009 - Sep 2009 (3 months)
Collected and entered census data in the field, managed data collection materials and engaged local administrators to facilitate accurate population enumeration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
2009 - 2013
Grade: Second Class Honors - Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Economics degree with Second Class Honors, Upper Division, focusing on economics and statistical analysis.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2
CPA Part 2, Accounting
2012 - 2012
Achieved CPA Part 2 professional certification in accounting.
Certificate of Office Suite (Basic Computing)
Certificate (Basic Computing), Information Technology
2008 - 2008
Completed a basic computing certificate covering Office Suite applications.
Handow Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2004 - 2007
Grade: B+ (Plus)
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean grade of B+ (Plus).
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