EDWARD NDIRANGU MWANGI
Nairobi
Summary
Financial management expert with extensive experience in strategic planning and operational oversight. Skilled in budget development, grants management, and compliance analysis, leading to enhanced efficiency and transparency. Demonstrated success in driving organizational growth through effective fiscal strategies and risk management. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and ethical financial practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Sourcis Inc. LLLC
03.2024 - Current
- Managed project budgets and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Coordinated financial reporting for various projects across departments.
- Reviewed invoices and processed payments for project-related expenses.
- Developed and oversaw project accounting systems.
- Approved supplier invoices and overhead charges related to projects.
- Confirmed accuracy of record expenses, revenues and capital expenditures to produce accurate cash flow reporting.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Assisted with the development of annual operating plans and long-term capital plans.
- Managed unconditional waivers with payment for subcontractors based on project requirements.
- Processed invoices and requested funding from donors and funding agencies.
- Communicated with project management and professionals to monitor job progress cost reporting.
Team Lead - Finance & Administration
Marken International/Bwosi Investments
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored billings to achieve 99% on-time completion with minimal errors.
- Oversaw expense postings, ensuring accuracy of 98% and identifying discrepancies within 24 hours.
- Executed payroll processing, maintaining full compliance with statutory deductions and regulations.
- Processed VAT and Withholding Tax to ensure adherence to tax obligations.
- Prepared financial statements while maintaining an accurate profit and loss account.
- Updated asset registers in the system to reflect current values accurately.
- Supported supply chain management through oversight of purchasing and adherence to established processes.
- Conducted bank reconciliations, achieving 98% accuracy and reducing fraud risks.
Project Accountant
European Committee for Training & Agriculture
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Recorded all transactions in accounting system, achieving 15% reduction in coding errors.
- Verified, recorded, and filed monthly accounting documents, ensuring 100% visibility and compliance.
- Processed project-related financial transactions into CEFA's accounting system efficiently.
- Supported project manager in maintaining monthly bank and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted staff in understanding compliance with CEFA financial system and internal policies.
- Managed day-to-day cash inflows and outflows in coordination with project management.
- Prepared payrolls and statutory deductions in accordance with CEFA policies and local regulations.
- Oversaw petty cash management and disbursement, complying with internal procedures.
Finance & Administration Associate
Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Ltd
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Processed supplier payments promptly and reconciled ledgers accurately.
- Ensured precise recording of receivable ledgers and efficient collection strategies.
- Monitored petty cash controls and tracked expenses diligently.
- Conducted cost accounting for packed coffee to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw staff accounts, managing advances, expenses, and reconciliation tasks.
- Administered payroll management, ensuring timely statutory deductions.
- Coordinated travel logistics, including vehicle management and staff ticket bookings according to company policies.
- Facilitated FMCG, manufacturing, processing, and exporting of coffee locally and internationally.
Accounts Assistant & Assistant Procurement Analyst
Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Ensured timely payment to all suppliers while maintaining updated, reconciled accounts.
- Prepared staff advances and claims, ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts.
- Delivered donor-funded projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Conducted asset tagging and verification for project accountability.
- Facilitated tender opening, evaluation, and analysis of documents for informed decision-making.
- Managed performance bonds and tender security while updating registers effectively.
- Collaborated with state corporation on connectivity and renewable energy initiatives.
Human Resource Associate
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd (KenGen)
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Coordinated travel logistics for staff and directors, including bookings and visa processing.
- Facilitated payment processes by raising purchase requisitions for department needs.
- Prepared staff allowances to ensure timely disbursement of funds.
- Managed operations for state corporation specializing in power and geothermal generation.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science
The University of Texas At Austin
01-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Administration
KESRA
CPA - Part I, II & III
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Finance Option
Makerere University
Kampala, UgandaSkills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll management
- Audit coordination
- Tax compliance
- Expense management
- Operational expertise
- Risk management
- Asset management
- Bank reconciliation
- Sage software proficiency
- QuickBooks expertise
- ERP systems knowledge
- Data analysis
- Financial systems implementation
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Training and development
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
Career Development
- Pharmaceutical and logistics training, Marken International UPS, 03/01/22
- Fire safety awareness, Fire Snow Limited, 07/01/19
- Defensive training, Isuzu East Africa, 11/01/19
- Tax compliance and planning, Ernst and Young with KRA, 10/01/18
- Taxation on the manufacturing and agricultural sectors, Ernst and Young with KRA, 04/01/17
- Procurement & Logistics Course, Online course - USAIDS, 07/01/16
- Personal safety and security, Redr - UK, 06/01/13
- Tax and finance management workshop, CDC - Centers for Disease Control, 08/01/12
- HIV/AIDS awareness, energy sector HIV/AIDS control unit, 10/01/11
- Performance Management Training, Performance and Change Department - KenGen, 06/01/11
- First aid skills, St. John's Ambulance, 02/01/11
- ICPAK trainings on finance management, online
Timeline
Project Accountant
Sourcis Inc. LLLC
03.2024 - Current
Team Lead - Finance & Administration
Marken International/Bwosi Investments
01.2022 - 02.2024
Project Accountant
European Committee for Training & Agriculture
01.2019 - 12.2021
Finance & Administration Associate
Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Ltd
11.2014 - 12.2018
Accounts Assistant & Assistant Procurement Analyst
Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC)
05.2012 - 10.2014
Human Resource Associate
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd (KenGen)
04.2011 - 04.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science
The University of Texas At Austin
Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Administration
KESRA
CPA - Part I, II & III
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Finance Option
Makerere University