Jane Wanjiru
@janewanjiru1
Organized administrative professional driving efficient office operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an organized and proactive Administrative Support Specialist with extensive experience in office administration, inventory control, virtual assistance, and basic accounting functions. I consistently deliver high-quality organizational support, implement filing and clerical systems, manage schedules and travel arrangements, and maintain confidentiality while improving process efficiency.
I have led inventory strategy and perpetual stock controls that reduced costs and maximized working capital, provided virtual assistant services including data entry and customer support, and supported finance functions such as maintaining ledgers and accounts documentation. I am motivated to leverage my managerial and administrative skills to support a forward-looking team and drive operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Stock Controller
Engipro Limited
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Developed and maintained the company's inventory management strategy, controlling costs within budget, rationalizing inventory and maximizing working capital while improving stock accuracy through perpetual counts.
Virtual Assistant
Freelancer
Jun 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Provided virtual assistant services including data entry, customer support, online research and project task delegation for clients, improving workflow efficiency and client response times.
Administrative Assistant
Mawega Company Limited
Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Executed filing systems, scheduled appointments, recorded meeting minutes and organized travel for senior managers while maintaining confidentiality and improving document organization.
Staff Accountant
Hagon Restaurants
Jan 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 10 months)
Maintained financial reports, general ledger accounts and documentation for accounts payable and purchasing, conducted internal audits and contributed to annual budget development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COCoursera
Certificate, Project Management
2024 - 2025
Completed a Project Management certificate covering initiation, planning, and execution of traditional and agile projects with practice-based assessments.
African Leadership University
Certificate, Virtual Assistance
2022 - 2022
Completed a Virtual Assistant certificate program focusing on technical and soft skills for administrative support roles.
Ajira Digital
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed a one-month Digital Marketing/Virtual Assistant program sponsored by the Kenyan government, gaining practical digital work skills.
Nairobi Aviation College
Diploma, Hospitality Management
2011 - 2012
Grade: Second Upper Credit
Diploma in Hospitality Management, graduated with a second upper credit.
Palmax Computer College
Certificate, Information Technology
Completed the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certificate program.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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