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Jennifer Gitau

@jennifergitau

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Organized Remote Administrative Professional with CPA and project management skills.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and allows me to utilize my administrative and financial skills.

I am a highly organized and results-oriented Remote Administrative Professional with over 2 years of dedicated administrative experience and more than 5 years in accounting. Currently, I excel as an Administrative Coordinator, providing high-level support to executive leadership while managing internal workflows and supervising administrative functions. My CPA (K) certification complements my strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost control, allowing me to bring a unique blend of operational efficiency and financial acumen to my work.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to streamline operations, manage complex schedules, and coordinate projects effectively. I have successfully led initiatives that increased collaboration and project execution efficiency by 30% and improved employee retention by 25% through comprehensive onboarding programs. I am eager to leverage my comprehensive administrative expertise and growing project coordination skills to support organizational goals and transition towards project management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Administrative Coordinator

Current

Young Mothers, Inc.

Apr 2025 - Present (3 months)

Provided high-level administrative coordination for remote operations, supporting executive leadership and supervising administrative functions. Led strategic planning for employee engagement, managed internal workflows, and oversaw onboarding and compliance processes for new hires.

Workflow Management Employee Engagement Onboarding Strategic Planning Recruitment Microsoft Teams Google Workspace

Current

Senior Accountant

Current

Kogweno & Bubi Advocates, LLP

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Collaborated with partners to implement financial strategies, driving revenue growth and mitigating risks. Maintained accurate financial records, prepared financial statements, and oversaw capital expenses and internal audits. Handled monthly statutory filings and performed bank reconciliations.

Financial Strategy Financial Reporting Internal Audit Risk Mitigation Statutory Compliance Bank Reconciliation Microsoft Excel

Remote Administration Assistant

Young Mothers, Inc.

Feb 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Coordinated virtual meetings across multiple time zones and managed schedules for committee members and executive leadership. Facilitated onboarding and training for new hires, managed employee engagement communications, and led weekly committee and monthly all-hands meetings.

Calendar Management Onboarding Employee Engagement Communication Microsoft Teams Google Drive Zoom Slack

Accounts Assistant

Jambo Grill Limited

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Managed payroll for over 70 staff, ensuring compliance with statutory deductions. Conducted weekly stock-takes, maintained internal controls, and oversaw cash handling and bank reconciliations. Led the migration of the POS system to a fully digital platform, reducing financial discrepancies.

Payroll Management Internal Controls Bank Reconciliation Digital Transformation Microsoft Excel

Senior Cost Accountant

Anzana Gardens Limited

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)

Provided detailed financial reporting and cost analysis to company directors, managing month-end processes including prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations. Conducted accounts payable to general ledger reconciliations and processed supplier invoices. Optimized operational costs by implementing cost-saving measures.

Financial Reporting Month End Close Accounts Payable General Ledger Financial Reconciliations Microsoft Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Asana Academy

Certification, Workflow Management

Completed a certification in Asana Workflow Management through the Asana Academy. This program focused on optimizing workflows and task management within the Asana platform.

Coursera Project Network

Certification, Data Analysis

Obtained a certification in Lookup Reference & Text Functions in Excel from Coursera Project Network. This course enhanced skills in advanced Excel functions for data analysis and manipulation.

Coursera Project Network

Certification, Business Analysis & Process Management

Completed a certification in Business Analysis & Process Management through Coursera Project Network. This program provided insights into analyzing business processes and implementing improvements.

Star College of Management Studies

CPA (K), Accounting

Achieved the Certified Public Accountant (CPA, K) designation from Star College of Management Studies. This certification demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing.

Esmart College

Certification, Accounting Packages

Completed a certification in Accounting Packages from Esmart College. This program focused on practical application of various accounting software and tools.

Kamandura Girls High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

Obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Kamandura Girls High School. This foundational education provided a broad academic background.