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Teresia Njoroge, Head of Administration and Operations

Teresia Njoroge

Head of Administration and Operations ·Swift Systems Limited

Kenya

Bachelor's degree, Finance And Economics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 10 years, 1 months

Head of Administration and Operations

October 2024 - Present

Swift Systems Limited

Nairobi, Kenya Hybrid

October 2024 - Present

- Manage the admin function (office operations, supplies, facilities, logistics)
- Oversee executive support structures (EAs, office coordinators)
- Implement systems for documentation, filing, and internal communication
- Ensure smooth coordination across departments
- Oversee daily business operations across departments.
- Develop and improve processes, SOPs, and workflows.
- Track performance metrics (efficiency, turnaround times, service delivery)
- Ensure projects and internal functions run on time and within budge.
- Support HR functions (onboarding, policies, performance coordination)
- Foster a productive, accountable work environment
- Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure service quality.
- Manage operational budgets
- Track spending and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Approve procurement and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations (data protection, cybersecurity, standards)
- Identify operational risks and implement controls.

Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Information Technology

Head of Administration - East Africa

September 2022 - August 2024

adOpes Limited

Nairobi, Kenya

September 2022 - August 2024

- Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring efficiency & functionality.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, & systems for continuous optimization.
- Maintain detailed contract records, fostering strong relationships & compliance between ourselves, service providers, investors, investees & all stakeholders.
- Ensure smooth office functionality, including facilities, equipment, & supplies.
- Coordinate with vendors & service providers for consistent quality services.
- Manage onboarding processes for consultants, investees, staff, & service providers.
- Oversee office logistics, including mail distribution & supplies management.
- Implement & maintain health and safety protocols for a secure work environment.
- Manage office facilities, maintenance, security, & space planning effectively.
- Strategically prepare & manage the administrative budget, optimizing resource allocation, analyze expenses & identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Serve as the primary contact for investors, ensuring transparent communication & managing investor reporting.
- Develop & maintain a comprehensive filing system for easy access to critical information.
- Support travel arrangements for management, staff, & consultants efficiently.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate operational & compliance risks.
- Offer administrative support to senior management & other departments, ensuring efficiency.
- Schedule meetings effectively to facilitate productive communication & decision-making.
- Manage internal & external communication channels, promoting stakeholder engagement.
- Coordinate & organize company events, conferences, & meetings to promote collaboration.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee benefits, leave management, & payroll administration.
- Identify areas for improvement & streamline administrative workflows continuously.
- Analyze & report key performance indicators to inform strategic decision-making.

Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Administration

Operations Manager

August 2021 - September 2022

316 Upperhill Chambers / Innovation Factory

Nairobi, Kenya

August 2021 - September 2022

- Orchestrated efficient supply chain management by coordinating multiple suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Played a pivotal role in organizational growth by recruiting talented staff and facilitating their smooth integration.
- Ensured financial transparency by meticulously managing and reconciling petty cash for diverse departments.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives and strategic planning for Alan Bobbe’s Bistro, driving customer engagement and revenue growth.
- Ensured flawless event execution by effectively coordinating various departments.
- Facilitated smooth communication by handling email and phone correspondence with stakeholders.
- Elevated client experience by overseeing the delivery of impeccable concierge services.
- Optimized resource allocation by efficiently procuring necessary items and equipment.
- Upheld vendor relationships by ensuring prompt payment of service providers.
- Ensured uninterrupted operations by meticulously scheduling and overseeing maintenance activities.
- Facilitated seamless event execution by effectively coordinating between vendors and suppliers.
- Maintained financial accuracy by diligently preparing invoices for restaurant clients.
- Contributed to a vibrant community atmosphere by organizing diverse events.
- Fostered open communication by serving as a liaison between staff members and the managing director.
- Ensured timely completion of construction projects by overseeing multiple sites.
- Enhanced organizational transparency by generating and delivering timely reports.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Management

Community Associate

March 2019 - July 2021

Workable Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya Hybrid

March 2019 - July 2021

- Provided a welcoming and professional atmosphere by greeting and assisting visitors, ensuring positive first impressions and excellent customer service.
- Managed company communications with professionalism and efficiency, maintaining clear and timely communication with stakeholders.
- Enhanced member and guest experience through personalized delivery of services, from restaurant reservations to hotel bookings, transport arrangements, meeting room and flight bookings.
- Ensured operational efficiency by managing procurement processes for workplace items and equipment, sourcing quality products and optimizing costs to meet the needs of both the workplace and members.
- Resolved technical issues efficiently by troubleshooting minor problems related to printers, Wi-Fi, and boardroom connections, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
- Anticipated and addressed members' needs proactively by familiarizing myself with their preferences and providing personalized assistance in real time.
- Ensured seamless meetings by preparing meeting rooms between bookings and assisting with HDMI, Apple TV, or Chrome cast connections for teleconferencing or videoconferencing, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by maintaining a clean workspace and supervising cleaners to ensure the workplace was consistently tidy and organized.
- Contributed to community engagement by organizing community and public events, promoting collaboration & fostering a sense of belonging among members and the wider community.
- Enhanced member experience by coordinating with Connect Coffee staff to ensure seamless food & beverage service for meeting rooms and events, meeting members' culinary preferences & dietary needs effectively.
- Demonstrated organizational and financial management skills by planning Member Socials, preparing budget proposals, & presenting them to the CEO, ensuring successful events within allocated budgets.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Administration

Administration Manager

July 2016 - December 2018

Gathumbi and Associates

Nairobi, Kenya

July 2016 - December 2018

- Correspondence of emails and phone calls on behalf for the company.
- Greet, welcome and assist clients and guests.
- Giving day to day reports on the happenings inside the office.
- Organizing for inspections for both outgoing and incoming tenants.
- Collection of rent from tenants on behalf of the clients (Landlords/ Landladies).
- Responsible for banking of rent to the landlords’ accounts.
- Sending rent remittance reports to landlords.
- In-charge of petty cash management.
- Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments often relating to the manager and potential clients and tenants.
- An agent of the company in-charge of effecting payments on behalf of the company.
- Accounting for daily cash and cheque transactions.
- Bank statement reconciliations.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Administration

Finance Intern

September 2013 - January 2014

General Motors

Nairobi, Kenya

September 2013 - January 2014

Streamlined invoicing processes by proficiently utilizing the SAP system, ensuring accurate and efficient creation of car and service invoices.
- Fostered positive client relationships and improved cashflow through strong communication and negotiation skills in the collection of outstanding payments from individual corporations.
- Facilitated seamless financial transactions by personally delivering dealers' vehicle sales invoices to banks, ensuring prompt payment processing.
- Helped reduce delinquency rates by implementing proactive receivables management strategies. Subsequently, this also resulted in timely follow-up on outstanding payments from customers, optimizing cash flow.

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Education

Kenyatta University

December 2017

December 2017

Bachelor's degree, Finance And Economics

Kenya

GPA (point): 3.7 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.7 out of 5

Skills

Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Event Co ordination
Expert
Event Co ordination
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Native Speaker

Hobbies

  • Charity Work, Swimming, Travelling and Reading