BARBARA BACH
Profile & Portfolio
Business and Financial Operations Occupations, Office and Administrative Support Occupations, Sales and Related Occupations
I am a self-motivated professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance Option from Kenyatta University, and experience as an Admin, Finance, and Sales Assistant at Clykay Ultimate Water Experts. I possess strong organizational, and administrative communication skills. I have a strong foundation in finance and customer service. I excel in multitasking, problem-solving, and data management using tools like Zoho Books and Zoho CRM. My adaptability, attention to detail, and negotiation skills enable me to collaborate effectively with teams and engage with clients and vendors. I aim to leverage my diverse skill set in a dynamic role to contribute to organizational goals and foster professional growth.
Experience
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Clykay Ultimate Water Experts
Admin, Finance and Sales Assistant - January 2024- November 2024 -
Administrative support: Oversaw daily office operations, including managing supplies, coordinating schedules, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Record Keeping: Maintained organized physical and digital filing systems, ensuring easy access to important documents.
Client Interaction: Welcomed visitors and managed front desk operations, providing a positive first impression of the organization.
Communication: Handled incoming calls and emails, responding to inquiries and directing them to the appropriate departments.
Invoice Processing: Used Zoho Books to create and manage invoices, ensuring timely billing and payment tracking.
Expense Reporting: Processed expense reports and assisted in budget management, entering data accurately into Zoho Books.
Financial Reporting: Generated reports from Zoho Books for management review, tracking expenses and financial performance.
Sales support: Used Zoho CRM to track leads and opportunities, ensuring follow-ups are conducted on time.
Client Database Management: Maintained up-to-date records of customer interactions and data within Zoho CRM, facilitating better service.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generated insights from Zoho CRM to understand customer behavior and improve sales strategies
Education
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Bachelor's degree in Commerce
Kenyatta UniversityAugust 2017 - July 2022 -
GPA: 64.64
Second Class Honors Upper Division
Activities:
Member of Finance Society Kenyatta University (FSKU) Union
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Secondary Education
St Mary's Leak Girls' High School2013-2016 -
Grade B+ of 71 Points
Member of CHAKILWA association -
Certified Public Accountant
KASNEB2024 -
Progress: Completed CPA Part 1, Sections I & II
Units Completed:
Financial Accounting: Proficiency in preparing and analyzing financial statements, understanding accounting standards, and financial reporting.
Economics: Knowledge of economic principles, market dynamics, and their impact on financial decision-making.
Information Communication Technology: Enhanced skills in using ICT tools for data management, financial reporting, and organizational communication.
Communication Skills: Developed effective business communication techniques, both written and verbal, essential for professional interactions and documentation.
Introduction to Law and Governance: Studied fundamental legal concepts and governance structures and their implications in business operations.
Skills
- Accounting and Finance
- Adaptability
- Administration
- Analytical Thinking
- attention to detail
- Client Relationship Management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication
- CPA Part 1
- customer satisfaction
- Ms Office suite
- Multitasking Abilities
- Negotiation
- problem-solving
- Time Management and Planning