DENNIS MBORI KABASA
Senior Finance & Accounts Manager
Nairobi
Summary
I am a CPA-K certified finance professional with over 10 years’ experience in financial management, accounting, operations. I hold MSc (Accounting & Finance) and B.Com Finance, with expertise in IFRS & GAAP-compliant reporting, ERP systems, corporate financial management, and budgetary control. Skilled in preparing annual reports, quarterly council submissions, and managing recurrent and capital development budgets. Applauded for leading audits, interpreting financial policies, and ensuring compliance with international financial standard and taxation laws.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Controller
Legoi Group Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- Financial Reporting's - Prepare annual financial statements and periodic reports in compliance with IFRS standards.
- Budget Management - Led recurrent and capital budget preparation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Stakeholder’s liaison - Served as liaison for internal and external audits, reducing audit queries.
- Implemented ERP finance modules, streamlining reporting and transaction processing.
- Financial Modeling- Develop and maintain financial models to project long-term financial performance, aiding risk assessment, funding acquisition, and overall strategic planning
- Key administrative functions – Maintenances of group Insurance account, Asset’s valuations, Asset registers, Infrastructural works in the office, government related documentations and approval.
- Financial leadership – Supervising accounting functions to provide strong leadership and guidance, driving the formulation and implementation of a robust financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Tax Compliance – timely deductions of various tax obligations ensuring timely disbursement and compliance with statutory regulations.
Finance Manager
Mojo Production Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Prepared annual budgets, quarterly reports, and donor financial statements.
- Coordinated audits and liaised with KRA, auditors, and regulators to ensure compliance.
- Implemented internal controls, reducing financial discrepancies.
- Managed payroll and benefits for employees, ensuring compliance with statutory laws.
- Oversaw project cost forecasting, monitoring, and reporting, achieving 95% budget accuracy.
- Submitted statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB) within deadlines.
Accountant
Capital Airtime Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Prepared annual budgets and financial projections, achieving variance below 5%.
- Produced IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports.
- Coordinated stock reconciliations and branch profit analysis for 30 branches nationwide.
- Managed creditors’ and debtors’ accounts, improving collection efficiency by 20%.
- Filed statutory returns online via iTax portal.
Accounts Clerk
Security Guard G4S Kenya Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Assisted in supplier reconciliations and preparation of payment vouchers.
- Supported courier and logistics operations.
Education
MSc Commerce - Accounting & Finance
KCA University
01-2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option
Mt. Kenya University
01-2012
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Oriwo Secondary School
01-1998
Skills
IAS, GAAP & IFRS Framework
Budget Preparation & CAPEX
Accounting systems
Financial Modelings
Audit Liaison (Internal & External)
Public Finance Management Act, IPSAS & Procurement Act
Advanced Excel & Financial Analysis
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Team Leadership, Mentorship & Training
Risk Management & Internal Controls
Certification
2008: CPA (K) | ICPAK Member No. 11023
TRAINING & SEMINARS
- 2025: Data Analysis with Microsoft Excel | Financial Analysis and Modelling – AQSkills.org
- 2024: Advance Excel with Business data analytics – RCM college
- 2016: Certificate in Customer Management Skill - British Council
- 2012: Certificate in Performance Appraisal and Attitude Management Skills
- 2011: Certificate in Smart payroll system
- 2008: Certificates in MS Excel, Access, Pastel, QuickBooks, and Sage
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
- ERP Systems: QuickBooks, Sage ERP, Pastel, Scala, Aren Payroll, Smart Payroll, Tally
- Knowledge in SAP business, Xero and Net-suite Oracle accounting system
Timeline
Financial Controller
Legoi Group Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Mojo Production Ltd.
05.2015 - 05.2023
Accountant
Capital Airtime Ltd.
01.2008 - 01.2015
Accounts Clerk
Security Guard G4S Kenya Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option
Mt. Kenya University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Oriwo Secondary School
MSc Commerce - Accounting & Finance
KCA University