Lilian Nyaoma
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Experienced finance professional seeking a challenging career with a solid company. Excels in attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational abilities, leading to high-quality work. Thrives on process improvements and optimizing company performance. Highly motivated and capable of working independently or as a team player. Core competencies include customer focus, critical thinking, risk management, positive attitude, flexibility, continuous improvement, time management, problem resolution, and effective communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), QuickBooks, Power BI, and BST10. Skilled in project coordination, resource allocation, schedule management, and fostering productive team environments. Diligent finance analyst with a track record of managing project timelines and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Streamlined administrative processes and improved documentation accuracy for the successful completion of multiple projects. Demonstrated proficiency in project coordination and stakeholder management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Analyst
GHD Limited
Waterloo, Canada
06.2022 - Current
- Supporting Project Managers (PMS) through all phases of the Project management life cycle
- Evaluate financial risks, prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and write reports and recommendations
- Analyze investment projects
- Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender
- Follow up on financing projects with financial backers
- Preparing and updating project-related tasks in project scheduling software
- Ensuring project files are current and up to date
Billing Administration Support
GHD Limited
Waterloo, Canada
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Uploaded daily, weekly, and monthly roster files into the accounting system
- Prepared and sent invoices to customers according to established schedules and terms
- Reviewed & corrected financial data regularly to identify discrepancies or errors
- Maintained and updated accurate customer records in the accounting system
- Served as the point of contact for customers, addressing any inquiries regarding invoices and account status
- Proactively managed delinquent accounts
- Generated commission payments for partners
- Ensured timely and accurate cash collections from customers; Process and apply payments to customer accounts in a timely manner
- Performed other duties as assigned
Office Administrator
TOTAL HEARING CENTRE
Kitchener, Canada
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Acted as the primary liaison between the company, staff, and office building management, providing information, answering questions, and responding to requests
- Performed a variety of administrative duties such as generating and distributing memos, letters, spreadsheets, forms, and faxes; and sorting and distributing incoming mail
- Assisted with billings by preparing and sending invoices; maintained client databases; tracked accounts; and oversaw the invoice workflow
Credit Analyst
SOURCE ONE FINANCIAL
Cambridge, Canada
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Evaluated customer credit worthiness to set and adjust credit limits
- Reported and escalated any unusual activity in the loan application process
- Assisted customers in re-building their credit by educating and encouraging them to monitor their credit and pay bills on time
Staff Accountant
KISII REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Facilitated full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable reporting
- Produced bank reconciliation statements and finance reports
- The existing payroll system was outsourced which made it difficult to make changes and access information in a timely manner
- Based on my prior experience I met with senior management where I discussed my concerns and recommended a solution
- Working together with my colleagues we were able to develop and implement an in-house payroll system that reduced payroll processing time by 20%
- This not only eliminated the cost of the third-party payroll system but also increased efficiency within the department
Junior Accountant
DR ALOO GUMBI PUBLIC SECONDARY
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP
- Verified credit data for student's fees
- Performed day to day financial transactions
- Worked with accounting team to reduce the time spent on the month end closing procedures and budgeting, freeing up valuable resources to be reallocated to other areas
- We accomplished this by developing an excel model which automated major accounting processes, resulting in saving one day per month in labor costs
Finance Administrator
KENYA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Maintained company financial records and files
- Processed cheques, credit, and cash payments through various accounts
- Assisted finance team with heavy workload to ensure deadlines and objectives were met
Education
Towes Administrator Certificate -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, None01.2023
MBA - Finance
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya01.2016
Bachelor of International Business Economics -
Makerere University
Uganda01.2013
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Dependable
- Hardworking
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Cost Control
- Assignment Delegation
- Scheduling and planning
- Documentation management
- Project reporting
- Compliance management
- Financial statement analysis
- Reporting proficiency
- Variance analysis
- Financial planning
Websites
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Customer Success Foundations Professional Certificate by ChurnZero
- CFI Corporate Finance Foundations Professional Certificate
- Atlassian Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Swahili, Full Professional
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Timeline
Finance Analyst
GHD Limited
06.2022 - Current
Billing Administration Support
GHD Limited
01.2022 - 06.2022
Office Administrator
TOTAL HEARING CENTRE
03.2020 - 11.2021
Credit Analyst
SOURCE ONE FINANCIAL
04.2019 - 12.2019
Staff Accountant
KISII REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 06.2018
Junior Accountant
DR ALOO GUMBI PUBLIC SECONDARY
02.2015 - 12.2015
Finance Administrator
KENYA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
01.2011 - 01.2015
Towes Administrator Certificate -
Bow Valley College
MBA - Finance
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of International Business Economics -
Makerere University
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