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Education
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Board Membership
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Ruth Wanjiru Maina

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Fred Victor, excelling in full cycle accounting and tax preparation. Proven track record in enhancing service delivery and compliance through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in financial data analysis, I drive operational excellence and support strategic decision-making for organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CVITP Tax Volunteer

Fred Victor
TORONTO, ON
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Used Ufile to help individuals and businesses file the taxes
  • Advised on all tax matters and ensure compliance with Cra rules and regulations.
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
  • Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.

Shelter Intake Worker

Fred victor
TORONTO, ON
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided crisis counseling, referrals, advocacy, and support to clients in need of assistance.
  • Advised senior management on matters pertaining to successful program implementation.
  • Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
  • Developed strategies to improve service delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conducted intake interviews to obtain detailed client information and completed necessary paperwork.
  • Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.

SAP Implementation Project

Working Skills Centre
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Creating and maintaining master data for the general ledger, vendors, and customers.
  • Entering customer invoices and vendor bills.
  • Applying customer receipts and processing vendor payments.
  • Running reports for the general ledger, vendor, and customer receipts

Finance

Kenyan Canadian Association
Toronto, Canada
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted in fundraising and resource mobilization, where I helped research and secure funding opportunities, and coordinated events to raise awareness and support.
  • Supported human resource and payroll duties, including recruitment, benefits administration, and payroll processing.
  • Processed surveys, analyzing results, and creating reports to inform program development and evaluation.
  • Analyzed financial data and procedures and recommending improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted with full-cycle accounting, managing petty cash, and coordinating purchases to ensure accurate financial recording and compliance.
  • Drafted reports for senior management and funders, including monthly statistics and project performance updates.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries using ASAP and QuickBooks.

Financial Analyst

Presbyterian Church of East Africa
, Kenya
01.2015 - 09.2023
  • Maintained precise financial records and generated reports for finance team review.
  • Assisted in analyzing financial data, trends, and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in analyzing financial data and contributed to budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Provided crucial administrative support during budget development and external audits.
  • Monitored budget performance, reporting on variances, and conducted monthly reconciliations.
  • Managed expenses tracking, ledger maintenance, and payroll processing.
  • Ensured adherence to accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained accurate asset records and supported general administrative functions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in taxation and compliance with relevant authorities.
  • As a dynamic team of 40 professionals, driving operational excellence and achieving organizational objectives.

Credit Controller

Union Umoja Wendani Sacco
, Kenya
10.2011 - 12.2014
  • Held the role of secretary for the credit risk committee, overseeing analysis of potential material misstatements within loan portfolios.
  • Led credit risk management activities, including portfolio reviews and analysis of service reports under the direction of the portfolio manager.
  • Conducted quarterly assessments of corporation-wide loan policy exceptions, examining reasons and frequency.
  • Evaluated management's assessment of credit loss allowances, methodology, and governance.
  • Reviewed the company's credit stress testing framework and associated stress tests.
  • Monitored reports on troubled loans and assets for risk assessment and mitigation.

Board Member

The Presbyterian Housing Society
  • Served as the Board Secretary for Finance and Administration.
  • Developed the Human Resource Policy.
  • Crafted the Procurement Policy Manual.
  • Established the Finance and Administration Manual.

Education

Fundamentals of Income Tax - Canada

H&R Block Academy
Toronto
12-2024

Finance & Accounting Program - Finance and Accounting

Skills For Change
Toronto
09-2024

Diploma in Guidance & Counselling Psychology -

Presbyterian University
Kenya
01.2022

Bachelor’s degree - finance

Masinde Muliro University
Kenya
01.2015

Chartered Professional Accountant CPA (Associate) - Kenya

Vision Institute
Kenya
01.2013

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario Designate) -

Skills

  • Full cycle accounting
  • General bookkeeping
  • Finance
  • Office administration
  • GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Data management
  • Financial data analysis
  • Confidentiality
  • SAP
  • ACCPAC Advanced
  • QuickBooks
  • Dynamics 365
  • Sage 300 ERP
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Decision support
  • Data entry
  • Canadian payroll
  • Taxation
  • Communication
  • Professional ethics
  • Personal accountability
  • Integrity
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaborative skills
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Tax preparation
  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving

Board Membership

The Presbyterian Housing Society, Served as the Board Secretary for Finance and Administration., Developed the Human Resource Policy., Crafted the Procurement Policy Manual., Established the Finance and Administration Manual.

Affiliations

  • I am a content creator on matters finance,investment and debt and the founder of Debtpreneur Wealth Academy a registered company in Ontario Province.
  • I have a huge social media following in facebook,linked in,Instragram an Tiktok as i advocate for proper financial management and increased financial Literacy
  • I recently received a certificate in AI Mastery in a Mega event held at Hilton Toronto Airport road from the World #1 business coach.
  • I coach people both virtually and physically on matters finance as my side gig which aligns well with my passion of empowering individuls and household economically.

Timeline

CVITP Tax Volunteer

Fred Victor
02.2025 - 04.2025

Shelter Intake Worker

Fred victor
11.2024 - 04.2025

Finance

Kenyan Canadian Association
06.2024 - 09.2024

SAP Implementation Project

Working Skills Centre
05.2024 - 12.2024

Financial Analyst

Presbyterian Church of East Africa
01.2015 - 09.2023

Credit Controller

Union Umoja Wendani Sacco
10.2011 - 12.2014

Board Member

The Presbyterian Housing Society

Fundamentals of Income Tax - Canada

H&R Block Academy

Finance & Accounting Program - Finance and Accounting

Skills For Change

Diploma in Guidance & Counselling Psychology -

Presbyterian University

Bachelor’s degree - finance

Masinde Muliro University

Chartered Professional Accountant CPA (Associate) - Kenya

Vision Institute

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Ontario Designate) -

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