Rachel Mwangi
@rachelmwangi1
I manage grants, budgets, financial reporting, and audit compliance for UN operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At UNEP and UNON, I’ve managed grants, implementing partner agreements, donor reporting, budget setup, expenditure tracking, and financial year-end closure across international operations.
I bring over 14 years of progressive experience in financial management, auditing, budgeting, and data analytics. I use SAP Umoja, IMIS, Excel, Business Intelligence tools, QuickBooks, Pastel, and Crystal Reports to reconcile balances, process payables, monitor cash, and support IPSAS-compliant financial statements.
I’ve implemented audit recommendations, strengthened financial control frameworks, updated risk registers, resolved invalid charges with field offices, and trained interns. As a CPA currently pursuing CIFA certification, I support sound financial decisions through accurate reporting, compliance, and risk management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance and Budget Assistant
Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed grants and implementing partner agreements in Umoja, oversaw financial reporting, budget setup, and expenditure tracking. Provided financial guidance to partners, reconciled trust fund cash balances, and implemented audit recommendations.
Finance and Budget Assistant
United Nations Office at Nairobi
May 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 9 months)
Prepared donor and project delivery reports for UNEP and UN-HABITAT, reviewed financial statements during closure periods, and managed bank reconciliations. Updated the unit's risk register and supervised interns.
Auditor
Wayne & Pare
Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Audited client financial records to ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory deductions. Drafted financial statements in accordance with IFRS & IAS and assisted with bookkeeping.
Audit Assistant
Shah Patel and Company
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Ensured adherence to internal controls and company policies during audits. Verified reconciliations, petty cash transactions, and statutory compliance, and drafted financial statements.
Accountant
Paremwak
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted bookkeeping, prepared profit and loss accounts, and created budgets. Managed procurement activities and gathered customer data and feedback.
Import Export Officer
Allpack Industries
May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
Conducted data entry and computed VAT and customs duties. Prepared import/export documents and tracked shipments, and reconciled supplier accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KASNEB
Certified Investment and Financial Analyst, Investment and Financial Analysis
Currently pursuing Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) certification.
KASNEB
Certified Public Accountant, Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Graffins College
Sales and Marketing
Completed a course in Sales and Marketing.
Vision Institute
Accounting
Completed training in QuickBooks and Pastel Accounting.
Parklands Arya Girls High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Earned a High School Diploma.
Moi University
Bachelor of Business Management, Finance and Banking
Bachelor of Business Management with a focus on Finance and Banking.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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