JAMES OKUNE
Nairobi
Summary
Finance Leader with extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and compliance. Expertise in budgeting, working capital management, and internal controls, driving operational efficiencies and supporting executive decision-making. Proven track record in delivering board-ready reports and enhancing financial governance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Softcare Kenya Company Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Lead the overall finance and accounting function including FP&A, IFRS reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and treasury management.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, working capital monitoring, and cash flow planning to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee group and entity-level financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate management and statutory reports.
- Strengthened financial controls and enhanced reporting processes to support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Partnered with commercial and operations teams to enhance profitability and increase financial visibility.
- Coordinated external audits, tax matters, and regulatory compliance, achieving zero material audit adjustments.
- Lead and mentor finance teams, ensuring delivery of key finance KPIs and accountability standards.
Audit Manager
KPMG East Africa
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed engagement planning, budgeting, risk assessments, and resource allocation, optimizing audit processes to meet client timelines and requirements.
- Led statutory audits for large consumer, manufacturing, and industrial clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing client trust.
- Advised clients on IFRS application, internal controls, and financial governance, strengthening their financial reporting and operational integrity.
- Presented audit findings and financial insights to Boards and Audit Committees.
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG LLP USA
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Led complex audit engagements for multinational corporates under US GAAP and IFRS frameworks.
- Managed client relationships and coordinated audit timelines and communications to ensure alignment with expectations.
- Developed tailored audit strategies and implemented process improvements that enhanced audit delivery efficiency.
- Mentored junior associates and facilitated capability development initiatives to strengthen team performance.
Senior Auditor
KPMG Kenya
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Led audits for large corporates including consolidated financial statement reviews and IFRS compliance assessments.
- Managed engagement teams and coordinated with senior client stakeholders to ensure audit objectives were met.
- Conducted internal controls reviews and financial risk assessments to identify key areas of improvement.
Audit Associate
KPMG Kenya
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Conducted statutory audits, financial analysis, and variance reporting, providing insights across diverse industries.
- Executed risk assessments, enhancing audit planning and execution activities.
- Conducted internal audits to evaluate compliance with regulations and policies.
- Developed audit plans and performed risk assessments for various financial operations.
- Collaborated with clients to identify areas for process improvement and risk management.
Education
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) -
Vision Institute of Professionals
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Nairobi
Skills
- Financial Reporting Group (IFRS)
- Financial Accounting & Controls
- Budgeting
- Forecasting & FP&A
- Cash flow management
- Tax Compliance & Governance
- Risk management
- Audit management
- ERP systems
- Executive reporting
- Business partnering
- Team leadership
- Asset accounting
Personal Information
Title: CPA (K)
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
Timeline
Finance Manager
Softcare Kenya Company Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Audit Manager
KPMG East Africa
09.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG LLP USA
09.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Auditor
KPMG Kenya
09.2019 - 08.2021
Audit Associate
KPMG Kenya
09.2016 - 08.2019
Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) -
Vision Institute of Professionals
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Nairobi