MURUGA - Procurement, Logistics and Finance Officer

Demonstrated experience with Financial Reporting.

Demonstrated experience with Accounts Payable Management.

Demonstrated experience with Accounts Receivable Management.

Demonstrated experience with Budgeting and Forecasting.

Demonstrated experience with Data Collection.

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing and consistent quality standards.. Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows.. Maintain a supplier database and conduct periodic reviews of vendor performance.. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, track deliveries, and resolve supply chain delays.. Manage inventory levels and stock reconciliation across warehouse and store locations.. Liaise with clearing and forwarding agents on import/export documentation and customs compliance.. Process supplier invoices and payments, verifying accuracy against purchase orders and delivery notes.. Reconcile procurement and logistics expenditure against budget, flagging variances for management review.. Support monthly financial reporting with procurement and logistics cost data.. Maintain accurate records to support audit and regulatory compliance requirements.

Managed the end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, billing, collections, and payments, safeguarding healthy cash flow across the practice.. Prepared, analyzed, and interpreted financial reports and statements, translating transactional data into clear insights that guided management decision-making.. Reconciled bank statements and accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records.. Maintained accurate records of financial transactions across payables and receivables ledgers, supporting timely and error-free month-end close.. Conducted variance analysis of budgeted versus actual spending, identifying cost drivers and trends and flagging them for management review.. Assisted with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across each pay cycle.. Supported the preparation of budgets and forecasts, applying analytical models to project revenue and expenditure trends and inform planning.. Verified and processed expense reports, organizing financial documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.. Assisted with tax preparation and compliance tasks, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Prepared financial documents including invoices, bills, and accounts payable/receivable records.. Assisted in the preparation of financial reports and statements.. Reconciled bank statements and accounts, and maintained accurate transaction records.. Supported payroll processing, budgeting, and forecasting activities.. Verified and processed expense reports; filed and organised financial documents.. Assisted with tax preparation and compliance tasks.

Streamlined claims processing and enhanced financial accuracy.. Optimized credit control processes and assured policy compliance.. Applied data analysis to support decision-making and improve patient experience.. Collaborated across teams to drive system and process improvements.

Collected, organized, and interpreted data to facilitate informed decision-making by colleagues and clients.. Conducted critical reviews of datasets, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies across marketing, finance, and healthcare domains.. Prioritized tasks and met deadlines for timely data collection and analysis.. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate data recording.

Monitored and evaluated government projects, producing comprehensive reports.. Participated in performance contract writing and negotiations.. Attended seminars and key meetings to stay informed and enhance expertise.. Assumed office management responsibilities in the absence of senior staff.. Represented the department in ministerial evaluations.