GRACE KAMENE KYALO

Tel: +254 727 164 151 | Email: gracekamene65@gmail.com

CAREER STATEMENT
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong background in financial management and administrative
support. Possessing meticulous attention to detail, I have a proven track record of accurately processing financial
transactions and developing financial reports. With exceptional organizational skills, I excel in coordinating
administrative tasks, optimizing office operations, and providing efficient support to executives and teams. Adept at
handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality while delivering exceptional service. Seeking to leverage
my expertise and commitment to excellence in contributing to the success of a dynamic organization.

Signature Competencies
Petty Cash | Accounts Receivables & Payables | Bookkeeping & Records Management | Asset Management | Tax
& Statutory Administration | Financial Reporting | Underwriting | Data Entry & Validation | Client Follow Up |
Claim Handling | Customer Service | Business Development | Database Management | Relationship Management
| Office Administration | AGILIS System | ERP | MS Suite

PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] | Strathmore University | Ongoing
International Computer Driving License | Computer Pride | 2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education | Ngara Girls High School | 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE
UTHABITI AFRICA | July 2022 to April 2023
FINANCE & ADMIN ASSISTANT
Overall Purpose: Responsible for providing support to the finance manager on the financial and operations
management of the organization
Petty Cash
 Handled petty cash disbursement and prepare documents for replenishment.
Accounts Receivables
 Received and validated petty cash accountabilities
 Receipted, banked, and ensured regular monitoring of bank balances updating the finance manager on the
same.
 Arranged for cash withdrawals on the basis of duly approved requisitions
Accounts Payables
 Prepared payments by ensuring all the supporting documents are attached and uploading payments in the
banking system in readiness for release by designated signatories.
Bookkeeping & Records Management
 Assisted with data entry into the accounting system and general bookkeeping
 Maintained finance registry by ensuring that all accounting documents are filed according to the established
standards
Asset Management
 Maintained and updated the asset register.
Tax & Statutory Administration
 Prepared tax and statutory returns payments
Financial Reporting
 Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

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 OCCIDENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY | August 2021 to April 2022
UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT / DATA ENTRY OFFICER
Overall Purpose: Responsible for assessing and prudently underwriting general insurance in commercially sound
terms and ensuring that all underwriting and documentation duties operate effectively and efficiently
Underwriting
 Underwrote Motor and Non-Motor Policies.
 Printed and issued motor and non-motor certificates and cover notes
Data Entry & Validation
 Accurately entered data onto computerized databases and Excel spreadsheets.
 Validated entered data
Client Follow UP
 Prepared renewal notices and followed up to ensure retention
Claim Handling
 Ensured claims to be processed have the required documents, responded to claims inquiries to follow up for
processing and payment
Customer Service
 Handled inbound telephone queries from colleagues and clients regarding data
 Assisted clients in identifying our products that suit their needs in line with insurance principles
Business Development
 Recruited and trained intermediaries to acquire and develop new branch accounts
 Prepared quotations for clients
Database Management
 Ensured proper filing of client information both manual and electronic for easy retrieval of documentation
when required
Relationship Management
 Maintained effective business relationships to ensure effective service delivery
Reporting
 Prepared monthly reports on underwriting and customer service
Office Administration
 Assisted in carrying out various administration tasks, that is, photocopy, filing, and lifting files and archive
boxes containing paperwork

REFERENCES
WINNIE SALOME ELIAS MWITI LUCY KAMAU
Human Resource Manager Underwriting Officer Underwriting Officer
Uthabiti Africa Occidental Insurance Co. Occidental Insurance Co.
Tel: +254 725 908 333 Tel: +254 724 548 147 Tel: +254 722 731 825
Email: Email: kiroramwiti@gmail.com Email: lngugister@gmail.com
winnie.salome@uthabitiafrica.org

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