
MERCYLINE WANJALA
@mercylinewanjala
Financial Accountant at KENYAWOMEN MICROFINANCEBANK who recovered USD 20,000 through reconciliations and improved financial controls.
What I'm looking for
At KENYAWOMEN MICROFINANCEBANK, I prepared financial statements, month-end reports, reconciliations, and management reports in line with IFRS and organizational policies. I supported close within a 10-day reporting cycle.
I investigated bank, supplier, and general ledger discrepancies, and reviewed transactions for errors and duplicate payments. My work recovered USD 20,000 through reconciliations and contributed to reducing asset misuse by 99% through financial controls and analysis.
At KENYAWOMEN MICROFINANCEBANK, I also prepared budget-versus-actual reports and variance analysis, supported statutory compliance, and worked with internal and external auditors. I used Microsoft Dynamic NAV, Xero, Excel, Qlik, and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
Earlier at KENYAWOMEN MICROFINANCEBANK, I worked as an Assistant Credit Analyst and Assistant Accountant, supporting credit assessments, portfolio reporting, accounts payable, reconciliations, and audits. I hold a Certified Public Accountant qualification from KCA University and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance, Administration & Reporting Officer
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
Mar 2017 - Sep 2026 (9 years 6 months)
Prepared financial statements, month-end reports, and reconciliations ensuring IFRS compliance. Supported month-end and year-end close within a 10-day reporting cycle and strengthened internal controls.
Assistant Credit Analyst
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
Aug 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Performed financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, and credit assessments. Analyzed financial and portfolio data using Advanced Excel, Temenos T24, Qlik, Power BI, and SQL.
Assistant Accountant
Kenya Women Microfinance Bank
Sep 2013 - Aug 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Managed accounts payable, petty cash, bank and account reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and general ledger records. Supported month-end close and internal/external audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting
Pursued the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification at KCA University in Kenya.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
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