Grace Nduta Ndung'u
Nairobi
Summary
I am a seasoned professional in financial management, leadership and governance at senior management and leadership level. I have over 17 years practical experience in both private and public sector, currently serving as the head of budgeting and management accounting at Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC with extensive experience in financial reporting, Cost management, Supply chain management, Budget and Budgetary Control, Asset Management, Designing and implementing internal controls, Tax & statutory compliance and Corporate governance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Acting Chief Accountant, Management Accounting
Kenya Power
07.2023
- Spearheading the company budget preparation, approval and administration according to the PFM & PPAD Act
- Overseeing the preparation and reporting of the monthly financial performance, advising and guiding the management in decision-making
- Establishing and maintaining adequate control and procedures to ensure the company resources are safeguarded and prudently utilized
- Maintaining operational linkages across the business and guiding budget holders in budget administration
- Capacity building and succession planning within the finance division.
Ag. Senior Accountant - Corporate Finance
Kenya Power
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Overseeing and ensuring the company maintained proper financial records, reported and published financial reports and analysis in line with international accounting and reporting standards and in compliance with the capital markets authority
- Prepared and analyzed financial statement and published accounts in accordance with the international accounting and reporting standards
- Prepared the financial analysis and statistics for the business
- Reviewed the company corporate tax and ensured compliance
- Monitored and oversaw the implementation of Audit recommendations.
Ag. Senior Finance Officer - In Charge Centralized Functions
Kenya Power
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared weekly and Monthly performance review for Account payables, Cash management and logistic Accounts sections
- Supervised sectional heads in Accounts payable, Cash management, Medicare and Inventory control
- Developed and implemented internal control systems from procurement to settlement of Accounts payable
- Oversaw management of procurement and account Payables workflow in SAP
- Managed suppliers, contractors and supply chain relations
- Preparation of Mid-year and End year accounts schedules
- Trained and enhanced capacity of centralized function staff
- Ensured Tax returns schedules were done and submitted within deadlines.
Financial and Management Accountant
Kenya Power
05.2011 - 08.2018
- Developed annual budgets and procurement plans for the business in compliance with the relevant laws
- Prepared mid and annual financial reports from the trial balance to the financial statements
- Lead the bi annual inventory verification and validation exercises
- Managed the reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable, procurement and supply workflow
- Ensured tax returns schedule were done and submitted within timelines, no penalty was incurred during the period.
Finance and administration Officer
Gemini Group
10.2008 - 04.2011
Business Development Officer
EABL Distributors (Kenliq Ventures)
08.2005 - 09.2008
Education
Bachelors of Business Management (Finance & Accounting Option) -
Kenya Methodist university
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Kenya College Of Accountancy
Training in Human Resource Management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management
Skills
Change Management expert
undefinedCertification
Member institute of certified public accountant (ICPAK)
System And Application Proficiency
- Hands on experience with SAP - Financial Information, Controlling Organization, Material Management and Project Management
- Enterprise management systems - Customer and Workforce management
Other Experience
- Former Board Member - Association of Women Accountant Of Kenya (AWAK 2019-2023)
- Committee Member of the Council - Institute Of Certified Public Accountant (ICPAK 2021-2024)
- Finance and administration Officer - Gemini Group; Oct 2008 - April 2011
- Business Development Officer - EABL Distributors (Kenliq Ventures); Aug 2005 - Sept 2008
- Internship as an audit assistant Arisi & Company
Timeline
Acting Chief Accountant, Management Accounting
Kenya Power
07.2023
Ag. Senior Accountant - Corporate Finance
Kenya Power
07.2020 - 06.2023
Ag. Senior Finance Officer - In Charge Centralized Functions
Kenya Power
09.2018 - 06.2020
Financial and Management Accountant
Kenya Power
05.2011 - 08.2018
Finance and administration Officer
Gemini Group
10.2008 - 04.2011
Business Development Officer
EABL Distributors (Kenliq Ventures)
08.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelors of Business Management (Finance & Accounting Option) -
Kenya Methodist university
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Accounting And Finance
Kenya College Of Accountancy
Training in Human Resource Management - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management
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