Jane Nyambura Karanja
Yaoundé
Summary
Resource management professional prepared for this role with proven track record in optimizing resource allocation and driving results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adept at adapting to changing needs, and fostering reliable work environment. Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and effective communication, ensuring smooth operations and successful project outcomes. Trusted for consistent performance and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance/Administration/Human Resource Officer
African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA)
02.2020 - Current
- Analysis of monthly cash flow forecast, bank reconciliations, project fund statements, debtors/creditors age listing, customer/supplier ledgers in a timely and accurate manner;
- Involved in preparation and management of an annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Secretary and staff.
- Coordination of the annual external exercise as well as project audits.
- Updated and implementation of all necessary business policies relating to accounting, administration and human resource to ensure consistency in overall organisation performance.
- Ensure adherence to statutory timelines in relation to taxes, social security and NGOS Coordination Board to enhance compliance as a legal citizen in Kenya.
- Managing and controlling assets and usage by ensuring assets are properly tagged and monitored and updated on a quarterly basis.
- Oversee the maintenance of human resources files and the annual performance process
- Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
- The APSTA was established in 2002 as the African Chapter of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC), in order to deepen the debate on peacekeeping training.
- Scope of the Role
Manager
Cherry brook Meadows Ltd (Personal business)
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Overall management of the organization
- Sales and Marketing
- Overseeing general accounting duties including supplier payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, cash flow planning and management of the fixed assets register;
- Scope of the Role
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 11.2002
Skills
- Budgeting expertise
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student engagement
- Liaison skills
- Positive discipline
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building and development
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Public relations
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Finance/Administration/Human Resource Officer
African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA)
02.2020 - Current
Manager
Cherry brook Meadows Ltd (Personal business)
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Nairobi