CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME:                              CYRUS MATHENGE

GENDER:                          MALE

DATE OF BIRTH:                 27TH OCTOBER 1987

MARITAL STATUS:               MARRIED

RELIGION:                         CHRISTIAN

PHONE CONTACT:               +254 728550689/+254 723 659718

EMAIL:                              [email protected]

NATIONALITY:                             KENYAN

CAREER ASPIRATION/OBJECTIVE

I am ambitious and aspire to improve myselfand apply knowledge and skills gained in college along with personal qualities to a challenging position in Finance and Accounting as a lead to supporting the objectives of a firm that team and individual performance arekey to success.

Areas of Interest

•          Finance,Accounting and ERP

Personal profile

•          Self – driven, performance oriented and focused in delivering solutions in an effective manner.

Personal attributes

•          Objective and innovative.

Interests and activities

•          Taking part in nation building and initiating ideas.

•          Participation in religious matters and activities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

·         Ability to settle in a new environment, grasp the overall business context and deliver beyond expectations;

·         Ability to coordinate various stakeholders within the business, manage various interests and priorities while remaining, focused and managing important details and considerations;

·         Great interpersonal and communication skills which have been instrumental in facilitating different processes and mobilizing people to adhere to the laid down procedures and provisions;

·         Ability to identify avenues for enhancing efficiency, minimizing costs and maximizing revenue as demonstrated by a solid performance track record;

·         Great believer in accountability and results-based /performance –based reward and remuneration with both qualitative and quantitative evidence along my career history;

·         A keen eye for detail and ability to quickly see new angles in the business operating environment that can reduce risks and threats as well as maximize revenue and efficiency;

·         Exposure to cultural and technological diversity within the organization including working with both proprietary software and mainstream operating systems.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

May2006 to December2010:         Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

COURSE:                                    Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Option.

Grade:

2001 to 2004:                             Chinga Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Awarded an O – Level Certificate

1993 to 2000:                             KarunduPrimarySchool

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

Awarded an A – Level Certificate

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Short Professional Courses:         MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION.

ERP-FINANCIAL SYSTEMS:Microsoft Dynamics Gp Mb3 701                                        Financials.

January 2007 – May 2008:          Nyeri Institute of Computer Studies                                           Accounting Packages

Quick Books, Sage, Pastel, Prototyping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2017 to Date:                                       Summation Consultants ltd.

Position:                                                        Financial Accountant.

Core Responsibilities:

Examine financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations
Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures
Organize and maintain financial records
Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management
Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits
I document financial transactions by entering account information.
collating, checking and analysing spreadsheet data
examining company accounts and financial control systems
gauging levels of financial risk within organisations
checking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliable
ensuring that assets are safeguarded
identifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be made
preparing reports, commentaries and financial statements
liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendations
ensuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
undertaking reviews of wages.
 

May 2013 to June 2017:                             IMPAX AFRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Position:                                                        ERP Financial Consultant   (MICROSOFT DYNAMICS)

Core Responsibilities:

·         I provided a specific solution to a particular need in several companies. In this case, I implemented functional (accounting) solution that another consultant has recommended in an advisory role.

·         I also trained the end users of the application, and created functional and technical documentation.

·         I also contracted to provide ongoing maintenance and support.

·         I provided an elevated level of consulting and implementation services at client sites.

·         I was responsible for the optimal set up and training in the products for each client and maximize consulting revenue whilst maintaining an elevated
level of customer satisfaction.

·         I delivered project based consulting activities, through the entire project lifecycle, on ad-hoc and medium to long-term engagements.

·         I was responsible for problem identification, software specification and/or design, implementation, documentation, testing, client training and solution deployment adhering to ERP’s Methodology.

·         I interacted with company and client managers on cost/schedule monitoring.

·         I complied with financial responsibilities which include project cost estimating, proposal generation and invoicing.

·         I participated in sales and proposal presentations if required.

I was responsible for achieving defined utilization and revenue goals. May 2013 to June 2017: IMPAX AFRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Position:  ERP Financial Consultant   (MICROSOFT

DYNAMICS)

Core Responsibilities:

· I provided a speci=c solution to a particular need in several companies. In this case, I

implemented functional (accounting) solution that another consultant has recommended in

an advisory role.

· I also trained the end users of the application, and created functional and technical

documentation.

· I also contracted to provide ongoing maintenance and support.

· I provided an elevated level of consulting and implementation services at client sites.

· I was responsible for the optimal set up and training in the products for each client and

maximize consulting revenue whilst maintaining an elevated

level of customer satisfaction.

· I delivered project based consulting activities, through the entire project lifecycle, on ad-hoc

and medium to long-term engagements.

· I was responsible for problem identi=cation, software speci=cation and/or design,

implementation, documentation, testing, client training and solution deployment adhering to

ERP’s Methodology.

· I interacted with company and client managers on cost/schedule monitoring.

· I complied with =nancial responsibilities which include project cost estimating, proposal

generation and invoicing.

· I participated in sales and proposal presentations if required.

· I was responsible for achieving de=ned utilization and revenue goals.

ON – JOB TRAINING

May 2012to April 2013: EPRMP (NGO)

Position:  Accounts Assistant O?cer(Internship).

Core Responsibilities:

· Entering =nancial transactions in a quick book accounting system.

· Processing payments as well as documents like invoices.

· Reconciling invoices received with departmental billings.

· Issuing invoices to customers based on services rendered and/or goods sold.

· Making and track payments.

· Reviewing employee expenses and makes reimbursements.

· Making bank deposits and keeps up records.

· Tracking expenses as they relate to speci=c projects.

· Validating invoices against items or services received.

· Checking all =nancial transactions for accuracy.

· Keying data into company accounting system i.e quick book accounting system

·         May 2013 to June 2017: IMPAX AFRICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

·         Position:  ERP Financial Consultant   (MICROSOFT

·         DYNAMICS)

·         Core Responsibilities:

·         · I provided a speci=c solution to a particular need in several companies. In this case, I

·         implemented functional (accounting) solution that another consultant has recommended in

·         an advisory role.

·         · I also trained the end users of the application, and created functional and technical

·         documentation.

·         · I also contracted to provide ongoing maintenance and support.

·         · I provided an elevated level of consulting and implementation services at client sites.

·         · I was responsible for the optimal set up and training in the products for each client and

·         maximize consulting revenue whilst maintaining an elevated

·         level of customer satisfaction.

·         · I delivered project based consulting activities, through the entire project lifecycle, on ad-hoc

·         and medium to long-term engagements.

·         · I was responsible for problem identi=cation, software speci=cation and/or design,

·         implementation, documentation, testing, client training and solution deployment adhering to

·         ERP’s Methodology.

·         · I interacted with company and client managers on cost/schedule monitoring.

·         · I complied with =nancial responsibilities which include project cost estimating, proposal

·         generation and invoicing.

·         · I participated in sales and proposal presentations if required.

·         · I was responsible for achieving de=ned utilization and revenue goals.

·         ON – JOB TRAINING

·         May 2012to April 2013: EPRMP (NGO)

·         Position:  Accounts Assistant O?cer(Internship).

·         Core Responsibilities:

·         · Entering =nancial transactions in a quick book accounting system.

·         · Processing payments as well as documents like invoices.

·         · Reconciling invoices received with departmental billings.

·         · Issuing invoices to customers based on services rendered and/or goods sold.

·         · Making and track payments.

·         · Reviewing employee expenses and makes reimbursements.

·         · Making bank deposits and keeps up records.

·         · Tracking expenses as they relate to speci=c projects.

·         · Validating invoices against items or services received.

·         · Checking all =nancial transactions for accuracy.

·         · Keying data into company accounting system i.e quick book accounting system

ON – JOB TRAINING

May 2012to April 2013:                              EPRMP (NGO)

Position:                                                        Accounts Assistant Officer(Internship).

Core Responsibilities:

Entering financial transactions in a quick book accounting system.
Processing payments as well as documents like invoices.
Reconciling invoices received with departmental billings.
Issuing invoices to customers based on services rendered and/or goods sold.
Making and track payments.
Reviewing employee expenses and makes reimbursements.
Making bank deposits and keeps up records.
Tracking expenses as they relate to specific projects.
Validating invoices against items or services received.
Checking all financial transactions for accuracy.
Keying data into company accounting system i.e quick book accounting system.
 

HOBBIES

Traveling –This gives me a chance to meet new people and share ideas, enhancing my knowledge on different cultures.

Reading newspapers and motivational books– Reading newspapers keeps me upto date with the happenings around the world and through motivational books, I am able to sharpen my knowledge and mind.

Social/Community Worker – I like helping others, making an impact and offering a helping hand as often as I can.

REFEREES

General Manager

Mr. Julius Mwangi

Summation Consultant

Nairobi

Cell Phone number: +254 721 801 788

NAIROBI

Mr. Michael Ngigi

Project Manager

Entech Consult

P.O Box 3963­00100

Cell Phone number:+254 713 929 345

NAIROBI

Mr. Patrick Ojuando

Project Manager

ERP Department

IMPAX Business Solutions

P.O Box 342­01000

Cell Phone number:+254 722 405 974

NAIROBI