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Finance and Accounting Expert. Digital Marketing Specialist.

I am a finance and accounting professional with over 3 years of experience in bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. I also manage social media and digital campaigns, so I understand both the numbers behind a business and the story it shares with customers.

3+ Years Finance, accounting, and bookkeeping experience.
6+ Assistants Finance and accounting assistants trained from the United States, Kenya, and Nigeria.
100% Confidential handling of financial records and audit support.
Full Funnel Social media management, paid ads, email, SEO/AEO, and analytics.
Professional Timeline

Experience across accounting leadership, bookkeeping, administration, and marketing growth.

April 2026 - Present Pearl27

Digital Marketing Associate

  • Manage social media, paid advertising, email marketing, and analytics for client accounts.
  • Improved SEO and AEO performance for Safe Streets, strengthening search visibility and discoverability.
2025 - July 2026 John Kiss Publishing

Director of Finance and Accounting

  • Led financial strategy that supported 25% revenue growth in one year.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by 50% through stronger accounting processes.
  • Improved quarterly reporting accuracy, budgets, and financial forecasting models.
  • Trained 6+ finance and accounting assistants from the United States, Kenya, and Nigeria.
2025 - 2026 Your Book Team, California

Senior Bookkeeper & Accounting Assistant

  • Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries in compliance with GAAP.
  • Generated monthly financial reports, supported audits, and facilitated tax preparation.
  • Processed payroll, categorized transactions, and performed weekly cash flow analysis in QuickBooks.
2025 - March 2026 Go Travel Abroad

Marketing Manager

  • Grew the company's Facebook page from 0 to 4,000 followers within one month.
  • Grew the client base from 1 to 4 clients within six months.
  • Improved customer acquisition by 150% through brand and content strategy.
2021 - 2023 LDS Church

Administrative & Financial Clerk

  • Managed church financial records, tithing, and weekly donation tracking.
  • Maintained accurate bookkeeping and supported organized financial administration.
Education

Business education that supports both strategy and daily operations.

  • Master of Business Administration, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali, anticipated September 2027.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, University of Lay Adventists of Kigali, July 2026.
Certifications

Certifications that support practical, trusted work.

  • Intuit Bookkeeping Certification
  • Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
  • Intuit Payroll Specialist
  • QuickBooks Level 1 and Level 2
  • Commercial Fundamentals
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Specialist Certification
  • Spero Marketing Analyst Certification
Beyond The Resume

My story is built from education, service, faith, and the discipline to keep improving.

Academic Milestone

BBA in Finance dissertation presentation

This video captures the moment after my dissertation presentation, a milestone connected to my Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and the professional path I am building.

Darlington Sayee wearing a missionary name tag
Service Full-time missionary experience

My missionary service taught me how to listen, lead with humility, communicate clearly, and stay steady when the work is demanding.

Darlington Sayee at sunset
Lifestyle Grounded and growing

Ambition, calm, gratitude, and the life experiences behind the professional work.

Darlington Sayee in a formal white suit
Formal PortraitConfident and composed
Darlington Sayee holding dissertation material
BBA in FinanceAcademic milestone
Darlington Sayee outdoors
Personal SideLife and growth
Darlington Sayee in a blue suit
Professional ImageBlue suit headshot
Tools

Platforms I use to manage numbers, content, campaigns, and reporting.

QuickBooks Online Excel Google Sheets Meta Ads Manager Google Ads HubSpot Mailchimp Google Analytics Hootsuite Social Media Management