EVANS NJINJU KARIUKI

P.O Box 1460 – 30200 Kitale, Kenya; Cell: +254-701-352-381

E-mail: [email protected]
CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Profile

I am an ambitious, open- minded, results oriented and self- driven individual committed to performance excellence with strong leadership skills. I believe in integrity and competency with an objective to build a transformational career in a highly competitive firm or organization.

Educational Background
Sept 2013 – May 2017: Kenyatta University: Bachelor’s Degree In

Economics and Finance (second upper class)

Jan 2009 – Dec 2012: Goseta Boys High School, K.C.S.E- Grade attained: (A-78 points)

Jan 2000 – Dec 2008: Kabolet Primary School, K.C.P.E- Grade attained: (340/500 marks)

Other Academics Qualification

Jan 2016 – May 2016: Kenyatta University: Growing leaders program- short course: Distinction

May 2015 – To Date: Kasneb Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations – Part 2

Jan 2013 – April 2013: Nashotech Solutions Computer College, Certificate in Computer Packages

Work Experience

May 2017– Sept 2018: Give Directly (NGO), Finance Intern

Key roles:

v  Payroll maintenance and preparation

v  Preparation and making payments to vendors via

v  Filling of statutory returns, NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, NITA

v  Maintaining MPESA imprest account

v  Preparation of bulk journal entries (payables, receivables, petty cash)

v  Calculation of VAT and withholding taxes before making payments

v  Reconciling of Transfers made to recipients from Segovia (outsourced payment system) and the organizations accounting system.

v  Preparation of various accounts for audit and providing assistance to audit teams

v  Profiling and shortlisting of finance managers in Liberia and Malawi using Payspace system.

v  Reconciling financial statement of the organization during audit.

v  Normal office duties.

v  Monitoring credit risks of banks in Malawi and Liberia to determine the bank in which the organization will bank with since the organization is in the process of launching its operation in these countries.

Achievements:

v  Reconciled the different accounting systems and the accounts until they all matched and reflected the same balances.

v  Through my daily credit monitoring reports of various banks in Malawi and Liberia, the organization was able to select the bank to bank with in Malawi and Liberia.

v  With the help of Human resource and Finance Manager Kenya, I was able to shortlist and Recruit Finance Manager Malawi and Liberia.

May 2016 – Dec 2016: County Government of Trans-Nzoia, Intern (Department of

Economic Planning)

Key roles:

v  Monitoring and evaluation of county projects.

v  Reviewing of NOREB Bill, Memorandum of Association and Policy document.

v  Preparation of North Rift Economic Bloc Budget (NOREB) budget.

v  Attending site meetings on county projects.

v  Preparation of project progress reports.

v  Auditing of financial documents.

v  Attending meetings of Commission on Revenue Allocations (CRA).

v  Conducting capacity building for micro and small enterprises.

v  Preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports.

v  General office duties.

Achievement (s)

v  Monitoring and evaluation report was prepared, which showed that the county projects had improved the lives of common citizens by 67% within the county.

v  North Rift Economic Bloc (NOREB) became operational due completion of its various legal documents binding the 8 counties.

May 2015 – Aug 2015: Kapsara Secondary School:  Volunteer Teacher

Key roles:

v  Teaching Mathematics and business studies.

v  Parent and mentor teacher of form two students.

v  Games teacher of form one students.

Achievement(s)

v  Improved mean score of students by 42% and 35% in mathematics and business studies respectively.

v  Awarded best games teacher in the school on interclasses competition.

Leadership Roles

Sept 2016 – May 2017:  Red Cross, Nyayo Zone Representative- KU Chapter.

Sept 2014 – Dec 2014: High School Ministry, Mission Coordinator.

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012: Goseta Boys, Electricity and Lighting Captain

Memberships

v  Kenyatta University Economic Student’s Association (KUESA), Finance Students of Kenyatta University (FSKU). Kenya Red Cross Association-KU chapter, Kenyatta university high school ministry.
Soft Skills

v  Leadership, Entrepreneurial, Accounting, Numerical Ability, good Communication Skills, Interpersonal Relations and Listening skills.
Interests and Hobbies

v  Reading motivational and inspiration materials, participating in charitable work, mentorship, surfing internet, skating, watching and socializing.

Referees:
Name               :           AQUINAS BARASA,

Position           :           Finance Manager

Employer         :           Give Directly

Address           :           P.O. Box 1460-40100

Location         :           Nairobi, Kenya

Mobile No      :           0718074706

E-Mail             :           [email protected]

Name               :           Mr. Fred Masibo Simiyu

Position           :           Chief Officer Economic Planning Commerce and Industry

Employer         :           County Government of Trans Nzoia

Address           :           P. O. Box 4221- 30200

Location          :           Kitale, Kenya

Mobile No       :           0725921281

E-Mail             :           [email protected]

Name               :           Dr. Paul Gachanja

Position           :           Lecturer: Department Of Economic Theory- School Of Economics

Employer         :           Kenyatta University

Address           :           P.O. Box, 43844-00100

Location          :           Nairobi, Kenya

Mobile No       :           +254 722 328 057

E-Mail             :           [email protected]