Ketina Shamu
WAKEFIELD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in utilising Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for efficient office management. Proficient in accounting software such as Sage, SUN, QuickBooks, and Xero. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a proven team player with excellent time management. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute to organisational success and seeking opportunities for career advancement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Officer
Sense & Sense International
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary
- Preparation of monthly budget holder reports
- Partnering with budget holders, including overseas colleagues, in financially managing their cost centres and budgets, allocating funds, between restricted and unrestricted
- Reporting to funders
- To meet with budget holders on a monthly basis to understand the nature of variances from budget/forecast and take corrective action in hand and challenge if necessary
- Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations for both domestic and overseas bank accounts
- Contribute to the annual planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Support the Management Accountant with preparation of the yearly budget
- Ensure the chart of accounts for each cost centre are aligned to the needs of the budget holder
- Assist in the preparation of the year end statutory accounts for both Sense and Sense International
- Capitalise assets
- Post Journals
Finance and Monitoring Officer
SWCTS
09.2018 - 09.2019
- To action expenditure in line with budget and financial policies and procedures
- To prepare and issue invoices, handle queries and follow up on payment
- To acknowledge receipt, deposit and document all income
- To maintain income and expenditure records using SWCTS’ Xero
- Liaise with payroll service and pension companies to ensure accurate and prompt administration of all aspects of payroll
- Administer payroll and pensions if this function is brought in-house
- Carry out monthly bank reconciliation, including identifying and following up any late payments or deposits
- Maintain accurate personnel records relating to payroll, pensions etc
- To produce regular financial reports for managers and trustees
- Prepare and monitor budgets and financial forecasts in consultation with the CEO
- Provide financial information to assist with the preparation of budgets and funding applications
- Prepare financial reports for funders as required
- Prepare annual accounts for independent examination at year end, and liaise with the Independent Examiner regarding accounting policy
Finance and Admin Officer
Assist Sheffield
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Posting invoices
- Managing payment runs
- Raising sales invoices
- Setting up expense payment runs
- Ensuring correct VAT treatment when raising and posting invoices
- Preparing bank reconciliations and summaries
- Supporting the administration of staff pensions, payroll etc
- Collating paperwork for outward and inward grants
Finance Manager
DASH
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepare quarterly budget reports
- Prepare budgets as required for funding applications and reports, and board meetings
- Maintain financial records, including processing invoices, managing staff expense cards and managing petty cash
- Manage banking, donations and grant administration
- Process and issue invoices
- Liaise with accountants for annual independent examinations
- Contribute to cash flow forecasts and management of deposit accounts
- Undertake other appropriate finance duties as required and as agreed with the Director and Treasurer
- Support and where required lead the organisation of meetings and events (e.g
- Providing agendas and other documentation; arranging deliveries of materials; booking venues, travel, accommodation, catering, etc.)
- Draft minutes of board of trustees and other meetings
- Have oversight of staff team phone and IT equipment, licences, accounts and systems
- Manage online systems including the donations function, email accounts and updates to the Asylum Matters website
- Provide administrative support to recruitment and HR functions and records
- Support the production, delivery, storage and monitoring of campaign materials
- Undertake other appropriate administrative duties as required and as agreed with the Director
Accounts Clerk
MC Electricals Doncaster
10.2003 - 09.2012
- Assisting with day to day accounting duties
- Sponsored to study AAT Diploma in recognition of my hard work and ambition
Education
ACCA - Part Qualified Finalist
06.2020 - 01.2025
MSC - Finance
The University of Huddersfield
01.2015 - 01.2016
BA (Hons) - Accountancy and Finance
The University of Huddersfield
01.2012 - 01.2015
AAT Diploma - In Accounting NVQ Level 3
Bradford College
01.2008 - 01.2010
A -levels - English B, Geography B
Nyamatikiti High School
01.1999 - 01.2000
GCSE’s - 7 Grade B-C including English, Science and Maths
Nyamahobogo Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1998
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Sage
- SUN
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Communication
- Time management
Custom
- Compete in cycling events and have a keen interest in fitness.
- Fund raised for a local football club.
- Prepare financial statements and year end tax returns for a small business.
Timeline
ACCA - Part Qualified Finalist
06.2020 - 01.2025
Finance Officer
Sense & Sense International
09.2019 - 01.2025
Finance and Monitoring Officer
SWCTS
09.2018 - 09.2019
Finance and Admin Officer
Assist Sheffield
03.2017 - 09.2018
Finance Manager
DASH
03.2017 - 09.2018
MSC - Finance
The University of Huddersfield
01.2015 - 01.2016
BA (Hons) - Accountancy and Finance
The University of Huddersfield
01.2012 - 01.2015
AAT Diploma - In Accounting NVQ Level 3
Bradford College
01.2008 - 01.2010
Accounts Clerk
MC Electricals Doncaster
10.2003 - 09.2012
A -levels - English B, Geography B
Nyamatikiti High School
01.1999 - 01.2000
GCSE’s - 7 Grade B-C including English, Science and Maths
Nyamahobogo Secondary School
01.1995 - 01.1998
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