peter cv 2016
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PETER GICHIRU GIKONYO PETER GICHIRU GIKONYO P.O BOX 60389-00200 NAIROBI, KENYA PHONE: +254715818995 [email protected]
PERSONAL STATEMENT Ambitious and result-oriented person whose drive is to optimally contribute towards excellent performance of organizational targets through innovation and adapting to existing functional trends and culture of the organization.
SKILLS Computer interactive statistics (SPSS,
Microsoft Projects) Computer packages(Excel, Word,
Power Point presentations, Access) Adept in leadership and governance Corporate Communications (English-
Native, Swahili- Fluent)
Events organizing Team player
RECENT AWARDS
Certificate of leadership facilitated by Ascent Leadership Program. Risk management certificate facilitated by IRA, Munich RE, JKUAT & RBA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCERTI INTERNATIONAL–RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes working with governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. (2016 to date)Worked at RTI International- Kenya Office as a financial assistant on a short-contract basis engaging one on one with the project team on matters related but not limited to conducting payrolls, reviewing payment schedules and resolving any pending claims presented.Selected Accomplishments: Participated in the Tusome Program of teacher trainings all over the country handling over 1000 zones
specifically in the finance sector. Gained knowledge on how to conduct payrolls and execute single and bulk payments via mobile web-
based platforms (M-PESA) Increased knowledge in MS-Applications particularly Excel and integrating the MS-Applications on an
online platform. Increased people skills through interactions with people from different parts of the country and staff of
different race and ethnic groups.
OCTAGON PENSIONS SERVICES- Octagon is a leading provider of employee benefits services, property management, insurance brokerage and trainings for the public and private sector organizations. Intern, August-November, 2015Conducting while learning the operations of a pension’s administrator handling finance and administrative functions.Selected Accomplishments: Gained knowledge in retirement benefits and computations in performing the pension administrative
functions for various schemes. Understood the taxation concept in the pensions industry and other industries related. Gained experience in customer relations through one on one interactions with the clients. Increased people skills with colleagues and employers in the company.
KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY- A parastatal who’s mandate is to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coastline.Intern, January-August, 2014Voluntary internship at the port for 8 months which intensively and extensively exposed me to port operations and interactions with other parastatals. Selected Accomplishments: Experience in port statistics using SAP financial application Understanding the port’s insurance operations in handling claims and documentation Gained knowledge in research, policy and planning techniques Gained extensive and intensive knowledge of logistics operations within and outside the port.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE- TREASURY The Ministry of Finance derives its mandate from the Constitution of Kenya, Cap VII Sections 99-103 which provides for proper budgetary and expenditure management of government financial resources.
Academic Internship-university mandatory internship for a period of 4 months from 10th January, 2012 to 10th April, 2012.Selected Accomplishments: Gained practical experience in life insurance regarding claims management for the civil servants
covered under the Group Personal Accidents (GPA) and Work Injury Benefit Act(WIBA) Putting theory into practice of life insurance policies and practices (computations) during the
internship. Gained experience in client relations particularly government officials and civil servants.
TECHNOLOGYSoftware: SPSS statistics, MS Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
EDUCATIONKENYA INSTITUTE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT (KIPM)2013-2015Advanced Diploma in Project Management covering:
Project leadership and governance Project Design, Planning and Implementation Project Financing and Finance Management Environmental Impact Assessment and Analysis Project Monitoring and Evaluation
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (JKUAT)2009-2013Bachelor of Science-Actuarial Science covering:
Probability and Statistics Risk analysis and modelling Computer Interactive Statistics Actuarial (Insurance) Mathematics Financial Accounting and Reporting Insurance practice Communication Skills
MAKUENI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL 2005-2008High school certificate-KCSE Attained mean grade B
OTHER PERSONAL DETAILSDate of birth: 5th January 1992Sex: MaleNationality: Kenyan
Marital status: Single
REFEREES
Richard Omwega Head of Finance Research Triangle Institute (RTI)Nairobi, Kenya +254790200155Email: [email protected]
Annah TipisPrincipal Logistics OfficerKenya Ports Authority P.O Box 95009-80104Mombasa, Kenya +254722867631Email: [email protected]
Sam GitongaSales and Marketing Executive Inforkomm media services P.O Box 16352-00100, Nairobi+254720039189Email: [email protected]
Available for Relocation