Ruth Kamande
@ruthkamande
Finance and accounting professional delivering accurate reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic finance and business professional with over seven years of cross-functional experience in accounting, administration, and customer relations. I have a proven record of improving financial accuracy, optimizing workflows, and supporting business growth within high-performance environments.
I excel in financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and regulatory compliance, with strong technical proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, Oracle, Power BI, and Excel. I have contributed to process improvements that reduced discharge delays and expanded customer bases through targeted business development.
My approach emphasizes precision, integrity, and stakeholder communication; I consistently support audits, strengthen internal controls, and deliver clear, actionable financial information that enables informed management decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Admissions & Discharge Coordinator
Avenue Hospital
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Coordinate patient admissions and discharges, reconcile inpatient/outpatient transactions, and liaise with NHIF and insurers to expedite approvals and claims, improving billing accuracy and reducing discharge delays.
Cashier
Avenue Hospital
Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years)
Processed 200+ daily cash, card, and mobile transactions, balanced cash drawers and prepared daily cash reports, and supported audits by maintaining accurate payment records and internal controls.
Business Development Executive
Delish & Nutri Ltd
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Identified and developed new business opportunities, expanding the customer base by 35% in one year through client presentations, market research, and sales team training.
Accountant
Swift Nurse Homecare
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Managed day-to-day accounting operations, prepared budgets and financial reports, tracked supplier invoices and strengthened internal controls to reduce errors and support audit readiness.
Finance Intern
Benchmark Distributors
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Assisted with journal entries, bank reconciliations, financial report preparation, and audit documentation, improving reporting accuracy through data validation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya School of TVET
Diploma in Technical Education, Banking & Finance
2022 -
Pursuing a Diploma in Technical Education with a specialization in Banking & Finance focused on practical financial and vocational training.
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II, Accounting
2019 - 2024
Completed CPA Part II coursework as part of professional accountancy qualification development.
KCA University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) program covering financial management, accounting, and economic principles.
KCA University
ICDL Certification, Information Technology
2014 - 2014
Completed the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification to validate core computer skills.
Nginda Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), General Secondary Education
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) demonstrating completion of secondary education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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