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Lydiah Mwangi

@lydiahmwangi

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Dynamic finance professional with expertise in financial analysis.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging finance role that fosters career growth and utilizes my analytical skills.

I am a dynamic finance professional with over six years of expertise in the insurance, pharmaceutical, and financial services sectors. My experience encompasses a wide range of finance processes, including financial planning and analysis, treasury operations, and financial accounting. I have a proven ability to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and ensure adherence to financial regulations, which has consistently contributed to the success of my teams.

Currently, I serve as a Financial Accountant at Pfizer Laboratories Limited, where I manage order-to-cash activities, general ledger maintenance, and treasury management. My role involves conducting monthly trial balance reviews and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP. I am passionate about leveraging my accounting and analytical skills to drive enterprise growth and am always seeking new challenges that will allow me to further develop my expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Accountant

Current

Pfizer Laboratories Limited

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Managed order-to-cash activities, including sales performance analysis and customer account assessment. Maintained the general ledger, conducted monthly trial balance reviews, and ensured US GAAP and Local GAAP compliance.

US GAAP GAAP SAP Financial Reporting Inventory Management Treasury Management Tax Compliance

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Financial Accountant

Current

Pfizer Laboratories Limited

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

US GAAP GAAP SAP Treasury Management Inventory Management Tax Compliance Financial Reporting

Analyst Financial Control

Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) Limited

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Managed accounts receivable and payable portfolios, including processing invoices, collections, and vendor reconciliation. Oversaw treasury operations, cashflow monitoring, and prepared cashflow forecasts for liquidity management.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Treasury Management Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance General Ledger

Finance Assistant

Pfizer Laboratories Limited

Jul 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Implemented internal controls and policies, ensuring monthly tasks were completed through checklists. Managed order-to-cash activities, including sales and credit notes review, and ensured statutory compliance for taxes and employee deductions.

Internal Controls Order To Cash Statutory Compliance Accounts Payable P&L Reviews

Analyst Financial Control

Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) Limited

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 7 months)

Managed accounts receivable and payable portfolios, including processing invoices and customer collections. Oversaw treasury operations, cash flow monitoring, and prepared cash flow forecasts.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance SAP Oracle

Finance Assistant

Pfizer Laboratories Limited

Jul 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Implemented internal controls and policies, ensuring timely completion of finance tasks. Managed order-to-cash activities, including sales and credit notes review, and ensured statutory compliance.

Internal Controls Order To Cash Statutory Compliance Accounts Payable Expense Management Financial Reporting SAP

Accounts Assistant

Clarkson Insurance Brokers Limited

Nov 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Conducted monthly bank and cash reconciliations, along with intercompany and client account reconciliations. Prepared monthly management reports, cash flow, debtors, and creditors reports to review financial performance.

Bank Reconciliation Account Reconciliation Premium Processing Management Reporting Accounts Payable

Accounts Assistant

Clarkson Insurance Brokers Limited

Nov 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Performed monthly bank and cash reconciliations, and intercompany accounts reconciliation. Managed premium receipting and allocation, and ensured timely filing of statutory returns.

Bank Reconciliation Cash Management Management Reporting Payment Processing Microsoft Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Financial Engineering

Grade: Second class Honors, Lower division

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Financial Engineering, focusing on the application of engineering methodologies to financial problems. Gained expertise in financial modeling, risk management, and quantitative analysis.

Mahiga Girls Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

Grade: B plain (64 points)

Completed secondary education, earning the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Focused on a broad curriculum to build foundational knowledge across various subjects.

Mahiga Girls Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies

Grade: B plain (64 points)

Completed secondary education, earning the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). The program provided a comprehensive foundation across various academic disciplines. Achieved a B plain with 64 points.