Florence Wambui Mugi
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven finance and maritime professional with over a decade of experience in financial management, auditing, and stakeholder coordination across diverse industries. Most recently served as Finance Manager at Maast Maritime Kenya (formerly Comarco Group), with direct exposure to commercial maritime services, port operations, and regulatory compliance. Strong expertise in financial data analysis, performance monitoring, report writing, and organizing trade facilitation programs. Adept at cross-institutional collaboration and data-driven decision-making in line with maritime industry standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Maast Maritime Kenya (Formerly Comarco Group)
Mombasa
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw financial operations in a maritime logistics firm handling over KES 1.2 billion in annual transactions.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting cycle by 30%, enabling faster analysis of maritime transport service efficiency.
- Coordinated with 10+ external stakeholders (auditors, KRA, port authorities) to ensure full compliance with maritime regulations and tax laws.
- Led budgeting and forecasting exercises which improved cost visibility across port operations by 25%.
- Conducted financial health assessments that informed strategy shifts, reducing overheads in port operations by KES 12M annually.
Auditor
Moore JVB LLP
Mombasa
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Audited over 30 firms, including 5 in logistics/maritime sectors, focusing on regulatory compliance and financial risk exposure.
- Designed and implemented audit procedures that uncovered and corrected over KES 20M in financial misstatements across clients.
- Produced detailed management letters and audit reports with actionable recommendations, 80% of which were adopted by clients within 6 months.
- Conducted internal control assessments that led to a 40% improvement in audit readiness scores among logistics-sector clients.
Senior Accountant
Grid Consulting Ltd
Nairobi
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed accounting for 6 diverse clients (healthcare, energy, logistics), overseeing monthly transactions exceeding KES 500M cumulatively.
- Automated reconciliations and reporting processes, reducing financial close time from 12 to 7 days.
- Filed over 72 tax and compliance reports annually, maintaining 100% compliance rate for three consecutive years.
- Coordinated annual audits and statutory returns, reducing audit adjustments by 35% through improved controls and documentation.
Supervising Accountant (Team Leader)
Kioko & Associates
Nairobi
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Supervised 6 accountants handling over 20 client accounts, including in transport and maritime-adjacent sectors.
- Improved client financial reporting accuracy by 50% through implementation of internal control checklists.
- Led the development of budget models for SME clients, enabling funding approvals worth over KES 40M.
- Trained team on data quality and compliance standards, leading to a zero-penalty record across all client filings during tenure.
Finance Officer
Habitat for Humanity Kenya
Nairobi
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed donor fund accounting for projects totaling KES 250M, ensuring full compliance with funder reporting requirements.
- Reconciled over 30 bank and ledger accounts monthly, maintaining error rate below 1%.
- Participated in cross-functional procurement and finance review committees overseeing KES 50M+ in annual procurement.
- Developed financial analysis templates for quarterly donor reports, improving reporting timeliness by 40%.
Education
MBA - International Business
University of Nairobi
01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
01.2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Precious Blood
01.2004
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting & Trend Analysis
- Maritime efficiency metrics
- Cost performance tracking
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Workshop & seminar facilitation
- Compliance reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Outlook
- Online Communication
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Navision
- Sun Systems
- Vision
Affiliations
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), 27422
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 6094690
- Associates for Growth
Personal Development Awards
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs Program (PAWEN), 03/01/22 - 06/01/22
- Google Hustle Academy Boot Camp, 03/01/22
- DEAR MSME Program (UK Kenya Tech Hub & UK Aid), 10/01/21 - 02/01/22
- Volunteer, TAGDEP – Tanzania, 2012
- Finance Director, AIESEC Kenyatta University
- Extension Manager & Constitution Review Chairperson, AIESEC JKUAT
- Head of Training, St. John’s Ambulance, Member of Liturgical Committee – Precious Blood
- Presidential Award Scheme, Silver & Gold Award Holder
Qualifications
- 05/01/25, Mediation, Mediation Training Institute (MTI)
- 09/01/23, French Level A, Alliance Française, Mombasa
- 07/01/19, C.P.S. Section 4–6, Star College of Management Studies
- 09/01/19, Arbitration and ADR, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- 02/01/10, ICDL II, IAT
- 07/01/08, ICDL I, IAT
- 01/01/05, CPA Section 1–6, KCA University
- 2013-2014, MBA in International Business, University of Nairobi
- 2006-2010, Bachelor of Commerce – Finance, Kenyatta University
- 2001-2004, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Precious Blood, Riruta
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel, Financial Modeling, Forecasting & Trend Analysis, Maritime efficiency metrics, Cost performance tracking, Inter-agency collaboration, Workshop & seminar facilitation, Compliance reporting, Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, Online Communication, Sage, QuickBooks, Navision, Sun Systems, Vision
References
- Kimani Ruhanga, Manager, Grid Consulting Ltd, 0721246033, kimani.ruhanga@gridconsulting.co.ke
- Stella Mbogo, Accounting Manager, Kioko & Associates, 0727855534, stella@kioko.co.ke
- Simon Nyabwengi, Country Director, World Vision, 0723957685, Simon_Nyabwengi@wvi.org
Timeline
Finance Manager
Maast Maritime Kenya (Formerly Comarco Group)
06.2023 - 12.2023
Auditor
Moore JVB LLP
03.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Accountant
Grid Consulting Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2020
Supervising Accountant (Team Leader)
Kioko & Associates
01.2013 - 03.2017
Finance Officer
Habitat for Humanity Kenya
06.2010 - 12.2012
MBA - International Business
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Precious Blood
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