Rebecca Matara
@rebeccamatara
Finance and Compliance Lead at Adroit Facilities Limited who integrated its ERP with KRA eTIMS, cutting invoicing time by 62.5%.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Adroit Facilities Limited, I lead finance and administration across more than 50 active client locations, covering financial reporting, treasury, accounts payable and receivable, and statutory compliance. I prepare management accounts and cash flow forecasts, and oversee monthly and year-end close and reconciliations.
I spearheaded the integration of the ERP with KRA eTIMS, automating invoicing and reducing processing time from eight hours to three. I also achieved 100% adherence to weekly payment runs, with no overpayments, duplicate payments, or payment errors, and reduced customer overdue balances by 77% through structured follow-up.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance, Compliance & Administration Lead
Adroit Facilities Limited
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Leading end-to-end finance and administration operations across 50+ client locations, overseeing financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, treasury, reconciliations, compliance, and procurement.
Event Coordinator
Kheri Environmental Action Network (KEAN)
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Supported management of project budgets, timelines, and volunteer teams for environmental initiatives.
Finance & Markets Working Group Member
YOUNGO / UNFCCC
Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Contributed to international climate finance discussions, advocating for innovative funding mechanisms and increased investment in climate projects.
Youth Facilitator
Africa Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)
Led 52 youths in biodiversity education and community conservation activities.
Accountant
Adroit Facilities Limited
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)
Managed daily cash flow, petty cash, invoicing, reconciliations, and statutory compliance. Recovered KES 756,000 from doubtful debts.
Control Clerk
Kenya Power & Lighting Company (Stima Sports Club)
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 (7 months)
Compiled and reconciled daily cashier reports, verified invoices, conducted stock counts, and developed weekly financial reports.
Business Development Associate
Faulu Microfinance Bank
Jan 2021 - Jun 2021 (5 months)
Managed loan portfolios, mobilized deposits, maintained CRM systems, and conducted market analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPA
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II, Accounting
2022 -
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II in progress since 2022.
The Co-operative University of Kenya
Bachelor of Co-operative Business, Finance
Bachelor of Co-operative Business with a focus on Finance, completed in 2020.
Elgon View College
International Computer Driving Licence, Computer Driving
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certification obtained in 2017.
Kereri Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) obtained in 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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