Tel: 0758534917
Email: irenengigi13@gmail.com
Location: Kiambu, Kenya.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated and detail-oriented recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in
Accounting and Finance, transitioning into procurement.
Skilled in data analysis, vendor management, and financial management.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a keen interest in optimizing
procurement processes to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
Eager to contribute to a dynamic procurement team and support strategic sourcing
initiatives.
KEY SKILLS
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Vendor relationship management
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Contract negotiation
- Inventory management
- Data analysis and reporting
- Financial management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Time management and organizational skills
- ERP systems (basic knowledge)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern, Business Support Department | KUnity Sacco, Kiambu | February 2022 -
April 2022
- Supported procurement processes by assisting in financial reporting and account
reconciliation for supplier payments.
- Coordinated with the accounts payable team to ensure timely and accurate payments to
vendors.
- Collaborated with the team to streamline procurement-related data entry, ensuring
compliance with company policies.
- Analyzed budget variances, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities in
purchasing.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for procurement and budget planning.
Assistant Teacher | Chantilly Schools | February 2023 - Present
- Managed inventory of teaching supplies and materials, ensuring timely replenishment
and cost-effective purchasing.
- Assisted with procurement-related administrative tasks, including vendor
communication and record-keeping for school supplies.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance | Zetech University | 2019 - 2022
- Second Class Honors Upper Division
Relevant coursework: Managerial Accounting, Financial Management, Business Law
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Certified in First Aid
- Basic Procurement and Supply Chain Management (self-study)
- Certified driver (valuable for logistics roles)
INTERESTS
- Writing (won a writing award from Future Makers competition)
- Volunteering with Lion's International, involved in community service activities
- Currently learning Sign Language
- Drawing and art (participated in Africa Nasaha Talent Search Competitions)
REFEREES
Elizabeth Muhia
Dean of Students, Zetech University
Tel: 0721411140
Email: elizabeth.muhia@zetech.ac.ke
Gideon Gathuru
Manager, Chantilly Schools
Tel: 0721643299
Email: gideon@chantillyschools.ac.ke
Maureen Kamau
Chair, Childhood Cancer Lions Club
Tel: 0723925410
Email: maureenkamau@jkuat.ac.ke
