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Robert Olila

@robertolila

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Accountant and IELTS/PTE training specialist blending finance and education expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining accounting and training/program coordination where I can apply financial management, exam administration, and learner-focused training to support organizational and student success.

I am an accountant and English language training specialist with a Bachelor's in Business Management and ongoing MBA studies, experienced in financial management, bookkeeping, and exam administration. I have worked as an accounts clerk, bank sales representative, and maintained ledgers and financial statements while supporting payment processes and record keeping.

As a trainer and program counselor I have designed and delivered IELTS, PTE and other test preparation, coordinated recruitment and visa application processes, administered Pearson VUE exams, and organized education fairs and training programs. I combine analytical accounting skills with strong communication and program coordination to drive results and support learners and clients effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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English Language Tutor

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Freelance

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provide one-on-one and group training for IELTS, PTE, GMAT, GRE and SAT candidates, improving student test readiness and language proficiency through targeted curriculum and SOP guidance.

IELTS Curriculum Development Lesson planning

Program Counselor and Training Coordinator

LinkProConsult

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed general recruitment and visa guidance for study destinations, organized education fairs and coordinated training in aptitude and English proficiency tests for international applicants.

Student Recruitment UCAS Applications Exam Administration Event Coordination Counseling

Program Counselor and Exam Administrator

UniservAfrica Limited

Sep 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted student recruitment, GTE assessments, visa application support and Pearson VUE exam administration while delivering training for English proficiency and aptitude tests.

Exam Administration Student Recruitment GTE Assessment UCAS

Sales Representative

Faulu Bank

Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)

Maintained books of accounts and drove marketing and sales of bank products, opened client accounts and processed loan applications to support branch business targets.

Accounting Customer Service Sales Ledger Maintenance MS Excel Loan Processing

Accounts Clerk

St. Nicholas Port Victoria Catholic Church

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)

Recorded and reconciled church cash receipts, maintained petty cash and prepared quarterly financial statements for diocesan submission, improving record accuracy.

Bookkeeping Cash Management Financial Reporting Petty Cash Accounting

English Language Tutor

RefugePoint

Jan 2013 - May 2017 (4 years 4 months)

Trained refugees on IELTS and PTE, delivered motivational instruction and exam-focused coaching across multiple cohorts to improve language outcomes and exam readiness.

IELTS Test Administration Guidance Adult Education Classroom Management Student Motivation Lesson planning

Accounts Attachment

Kenya Power and Lighting

May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)

Prepared payment reports for contractors and processed casual worker payments while maintaining transactional records and supporting accounts payable tasks.

Accounts Payable Payment Processing Record keeping Quickbooks Report Preparation Data Entry