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Sarah Awuor Afwande

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Nairobi County, Kenya

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  • M-KOPA
    Financial Accountant - Accounts Payable
    M-KOPA
    Oct 2023 - Oct 2025 (2 years 1 month)
    Reduced vendor aging by KES 11M by identifying invoice delays, implementing exception reporting and optimizing payment workflows. Reconciled 12+ bank accounts monthly using Excel functions to detect discrepancies and supported two internal audits with clean, reconciled summaries from Dynamics 365. Investigated account discrepancies, implemented corrective actions and minimized outstanding vendor queries. Led process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and collaborating with finance teams to update payment SOPs. Managed virtual payments and vendor communications via ERP and video conferencing tools, ensuring seamless coordination.
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    Accounts Payable Assistant
    M-KOPA
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2023 (2 years 4 months)
    Processed and verified 200+ invoices monthly, ensuring accurate ledger entries and timely closure of AP modules. Resolved over 50 pending staff expense claims by reconciling prepayments and aligning documentation with month-end processes. Updated the Payment Policy Document, reducing vendor payment delays by over one week and improving compliance across departments. Collaborated with regional finance teams via ERP systems to process payments and maintain shared documentation. Generated monthly AP reports that informed strategic decisions and monitored early payment discounts to maximize cost savings.
  • Fuzu Ltd
    Finance Associate
    Fuzu Ltd
    Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 9 months)
    Recovered KES 1.2 million in overdue payments within the first month by optimizing follow-up strategies and collaborating with account managers. Managed invoicing for 30+ clients monthly, resolving payment delays through systemized follow-up and regular client communication. Created budget forecasts and variance reports, supporting quarterly planning and cash flow management. Built Excel-based reports on vendor payments and expense trends using pivot tables, identifying anomalies and overspending. Processed supplier invoices, managed petty cash and reconciled third-party payments, ensuring accurate financial operations.
  • Fuzu Ltd
    Business and Marketing Associate
    Fuzu Ltd
    May 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)
    Researched over 40 prospective clients weekly, identifying new market opportunities and increasing qualified B2B leads. Maintained lead databases and supported virtual outreach campaigns, including content planning for targeted email campaigns during the Covid 19 pandemic. Analyzed client feedback and campaign data to report behavioral trends and improve marketing effectiveness.
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    Sales and Marketing Associate
    Kasha Technologies
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)
    Acquired five institutional partners (e.g., Carolina for Kibera), enhancing strategic outreach and partnerships. Organized five brand awareness events, achieving a 26% conversion rate and exceeding monthly sales targets by 15% for three consecutive months. Analyzed sales data and managed lead tracking using Excel, generating weekly progress reports and identifying demand trends. Recruited and trained five field agents, increasing market penetration in informal settlements. Managed event logistics and developed follow-up strategies to maintain customer engagement post-events.
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    Customer Service Representative
    Kasha Technologies
    May 2018 - Aug 2018 (4 months)
  • Marie Stopes Kenya
    Procurement Trainee
    Marie Stopes Kenya
    Feb 2018 - May 2018 (4 months)
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    Consultant (Audit & Stock Control)
    Turner & Hernshaw Consultants
    Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 (8 months)
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    Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
    KASNEB
    Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 7 months)
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    Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
    CIPS
    Jan 2019
    Online (Self-Study)
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
    Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
    Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
    Jan 2017