LINNET KAIRU
STUDENT
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Career Objective
To be a leading personality in economic policy, banking and financial matters and to establish a successful career in business management by applying experience drawn from a dynamic work environment and obtaining a challenging position in an organization that supports professional growth and advancement.
Professional Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 3 years of experience handling finances. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments.
I am a detail-oriented individual, Industrious and meticulous with a strong history of integrity and reliability. I am dedicated with strong work ethic, hardworking and a passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Ottawa , ON
11.2023 - Current
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Received and reviewed new orders, located requested merchandise, and promptly initiated processing.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.
- Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers, and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
- Assisted manager in training new employees to apply strategies and best practices in fulfillment process.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Junior Accounts Assistant
Kenyatta University
NAIROBI , KENYA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Input financial data and produced reports using ERP software
Finance Department
Tharaka University College
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Preparation of payments general ledger, Preparation of monthly VAT, Serving students at Student Finance, Verification of Suppliers documents, Payment of Suppliers and other internal employees, Preparation of Cashbooks and bank reconciliation
Assistant manager
St.Cecilia Academy
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained operational performance by skillfully handling opening and closing tasks, Made detailed reports on daily operations, Managed daily workloads by delegating effective schedules and delegating tasks, Worked effectively with staff to maintain daily objectives and meet daily tasks
Content Supervisor
KNBS
Machakos County
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervised work of enumerators and ensured timelines were met, Verified accuracy of tasks, dates and statistics produced, Assigned enumeration areas to the enumerators, Transported and delivered equipment needed to facilitate the census process
Deputy Presiding Officer
Thika Town Constituency
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured smooth operation of election process in Kenya, Assigned tasks and responsibilities to clerks, Tallying of votes in my allocated area, Distributed voting equipment to my assigned area
Voter Verification Clerk
Thika Town Constituency
05.2017 - 04.2017
- Ensured all voters were captured in their respective wards, Verified identification details of voters, Registered new voters, Performed other duties as assigned by my supervisor
Voter Registration Clerk
Thika Town Constituency
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Conduct voter registration, Publicize the registration activities and movement of the kit within the ward, Ensure security of the BVR kit, Ensuring registration targets are met within the designated ward, Opening and closing the registration center at the designated time
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
The University of Nairobi
01.2020 - 01.2016
A2, French Course - undefined
Alliance Francaise
01.2018 - undefined
F3, ACCA - undefined
Strathmore University
01.2018 - undefined
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Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT)
01.2014 - 01.2013
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The Maryhill Girls High School
01.2013 - 01.2010
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Thika Memorial Church School
01.2009 - 01.1997
Post-Degree Certificate - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON 09.2023 - Current
Skills
Invoicing and collections
Additional Information
Volunteered at St. Michael's medical center for 3 months after high school completion (2013).
Interests
Reading literature on Economics and Accounts
Church Affiliation
Member of ST.Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Happy Valley, Thika.
Other Certificates Recognition
- Millenium Management Consultants Limited (MMC Africa) ISO participation certification
- Served as an organizing secretary in the Economics Students Association (ECOSA), (2018 June2019 June.)
- Rite of Passage Certificate, ST. Joseph Mukasa Catholic Church, Kahawa West (Pastrol Center), (2009).
- Certificate of Participation, Kenya Music Festival 2011 for reaching the National Finals
- Certificate of Merit, Juja Constituency Education Promotion Programme, (2009).
- Certificate in Basic Computer Software Training, Thika Memorial Church School, (2008)
- Certificate of Appreciation, Street Children and Orphan Society of Kenya for selfless support towards the welfare of needy children in Kenya
References
- Obed Boateng, TD Bank Limited, Ottawa, boatengo@algonquincollege.com, +1-613-805-6467
- Naomi Muli, Software Engineer (Government of Canada), wambuana@gmail.com, +1-613-863-5950
Software
Spreadsheets, Accounting Software
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
11.2023 - Current
Post-Degree Certificate - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Algonquin College
09.2023 - Current
Junior Accounts Assistant
Kenyatta University
01.2023 - 08.2023
Finance Department
Tharaka University College
11.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Economics -
The University of Nairobi
01.2020 - 01.2016
Assistant manager
St.Cecilia Academy
09.2019 - 02.2020
Content Supervisor
KNBS
05.2019 - 07.2019
A2, French Course - undefined
Alliance Francaise
01.2018 - undefined
F3, ACCA - undefined
Strathmore University
01.2018 - undefined
Deputy Presiding Officer
Thika Town Constituency
08.2017 - 09.2017
Voter Verification Clerk
Thika Town Constituency
05.2017 - 04.2017
Voter Registration Clerk
Thika Town Constituency
01.2017 - 02.2017
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Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT)
01.2014 - 01.2013
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The Maryhill Girls High School
01.2013 - 01.2010
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Thika Memorial Church School
01.2009 - 01.1997
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