Irene Onyango
Irene Onyango

Executive Assistant

Open to offers · Member since 13 Sep 2026
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a detail-oriented administrative and operations professional with over seven years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing high-volume administrative workflows across fintech, microfinance, banking, telecommunications, and nonprofit environments.

I specialize in executive and administrative support, including calendar management, meeting and travel coordination, correspondence handling, report preparation, stakeholder liaison, and confidential information management. I am proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments.

My operations background includes budget administration, resource allocation, workflow optimization, project tracking, and performance reporting. I have coordinated multi-shift teams, supported department heads, and ensured that priorities, action items, and deliverables remain on schedule.

I bring leadership experience from supervising operational and collections teams, coaching employees, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and developing staffing and performance-management approaches. I value clear communication, accountability, and practical solutions.

I also have experience in compliance, internal controls, audit support, risk assessment, KYC and AML processes, account reconciliation, and credit-risk operations. I am trusted to handle compliance-sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

I use Trello, Asana, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Google Sheets, Looker Studio, and CRM platforms to organize work, track projects, prepare analysis, and improve collaboration. I am seeking opportunities where I can provide high-quality executive, administrative, and operations support.

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Career history

Internal Control Assistant – Operations Cake City

I prepare audit and compliance reports for management, translating findings into clear and actionable recommendations. I conduct internal audits and reviews of operational and financial processes to identify control gaps and risk exposure.

I liaise with department heads to monitor compliance, follow up on outstanding action items, and keep stakeholders aligned. I also support the development and documentation of internal control procedures that strengthen accountability and safeguard company assets.

Field Operations Manager Watu Africa

I served as the operational and communications link between two departments of more than 150 staff, providing senior management with timely information for decision-making. I managed scheduling, budgets, travel, and resource allocation for field and call-center teams.

I coordinated a 24-hour multi-shift team of 15, prepared operational reports and analysis, and collaborated with department heads to resolve issues and prioritize work. I partnered with finance, credit, and collections teams on budget oversight, credit-risk policy implementation, delinquency, and fraud-risk follow-up.

Administrative Assistant (Volunteer) Uzima Women Relief Group International – NGO

I provided remote administrative and scheduling support to management and programme staff within an international team. I managed incoming correspondence, phone calls, emails, and stakeholder communication across time zones.

I coordinated and tracked project activities using Trello, Asana, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams to keep deliverables and deadlines on track. I also supported daily virtual office operations and improved administrative efficiency and communication flow.

Asset Risk Administrative Supervisor Watu Africa

I directed multiple operational teams to meet project goals and business requirements. I managed employee performance through coaching, counselling, disciplinary processes, and structured performance tracking.

I developed staffing strategies, assisted with new-staff training and onboarding, and supported the Head of Department with policy and process development. I managed a team of 12 back-end staff and was recognized as Employee of the Month.

Debt Collection Supervisor Watu Africa

I managed escalated and legal collection cases while coordinating communication with debtors and ensuring regulatory compliance. I monitored collections-platform analytics, recovery rates, and team productivity to support target achievement.

I supervised a 40-person team responsible for account reconciliation and timely follow-up through calls, WhatsApp, and text channels. I recruited, trained, and retained staff, contributed to KPI development, and strengthened team accountability and collection performance.

Quality Portfolio Officer / Collections Officer Watu Africa

I managed and monitored the asset-finance portfolio, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of loan accounts. I conducted regular portfolio audits to identify delinquent accounts and mitigate credit risk.

I achieved an 80% collection rate through proactive follow-ups, reminders, and repayment-plan negotiation. I also assisted clients with loan restructuring while balancing customer satisfaction and company recovery goals.

Relationship Operations / Customer Service Officer Equity Bank Ltd

I prepared daily and weekly performance and sales reports for branch management and maintained customer relationships to grow and retain the branch portfolio. I identified customer financial needs and cross-sold loans, savings, insurance, and digital banking services.

I supported loan processing by guiding clients through applications, documentation, and preliminary assessments. I ensured KYC and AML compliance during account opening and transaction processing and led the branch fintech team for Equitel mobile banking adoption.

Customer Service / Data Analyst StarTimes Media Ltd

I produced monthly reports using advanced Excel functions to support business analysis and management decision-making. I collaborated with business leaders to identify and address operational and customer-service issues.

I maintained accurate customer records and educated customers on company products and services. My work supported reliable data management, customer engagement, and operational reporting.

Education

Learning history

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Bachelor of Social Sciences, Social Sciences

Graduated with Second Class Upper Division.

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