JOHN KARIITHI GITHAIGA
NAIROBI
Summary
To be an all-around Contractor who deliver timely project.
A qualified Contractor who is able to incorporate all Accounting Discipline in Engineering project for the purpose of giving satisfactorily project to the clients. A Forensic Auditor, Accountant and Finance Administrator with over 10 years' experience in General Accounting, Auditing, Finance and Treasury Management whilst working in private organizations and auditing firm. A Self-Motivated professional, with extensive skills in Fraud prevention and detection, Internal Audit, Business Planning, Co-ordination/Team building, Expense Control and Personnel Management. Able to expedite projects with precision and a skilled trainer with excellent Leadership skills.
10 years vision To be the best rated contractor
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Hytech Multipurpose Limited
01.2018
- Managing tenders, projects management, liaising with clients, dealing with banks for project financing, reviewing and approving requests for expenditures, controlling finance and accounting, developing and implementing internal control systems, overseeing tendering process
Internal Auditor / Working Capital manager
Samchi Telecom Group
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Participating in the formulation and implementation of internal audit plans, conducting risk assessment, planning and conducting audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards, ensuring efficient use of company's resources, reviewing internal control design, developing internal checks and controls, communicating findings and sharing audit reports, auditing working capital
Internal Auditor
2NK Sacco Limited
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Discussing audit issues, monitoring implementation of action plans, enhancing internal control systems, liaising with external auditors, coordinating collections and treasury management, providing training, evaluating management and financial information
Internal Auditor
Samchi Telecommunications Ltd
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Recruiting staff, training staff, reporting to CEO, discussing audit issues, monitoring implementation of action plans, enhancing internal control systems, liaising with external auditors, coordinating collections and treasury management, providing training, evaluating management and financial information
Assistant Internal Auditor
SAMCHI Telecommunications Ltd
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Enhancing internal control systems, liaising with external auditors, coordinating collections and treasury management, enhancing and coordinating financial reports, providing training, evaluating management and financial information
Assistant Internal Auditor
SAMCHI Telecommunications Ltd
03.2024 - 02.2004
- Enhancing policies and procedures, assisting in annual audit plan design, reviewing systems and operations, ascertaining compliance with policies and procedures, recommending improvements, performing other assignments
Assistant Audit Senior
Njagi Isaac & Associate
03.2005 - 04.2008
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements, vouching, verifying documents, expenses analysis, meeting with clients, filing annual returns, VAT computation
Audit Trainee
Njagi Isaac & Associate
07.1999 - 03.2024
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements, vouching, verifying documents, expenses analysis, meeting with clients, filing annual returns, VAT computation, sensitizing small scale entrepreneurs on bookkeeping
Education
Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering -
11.2022
BBA -
Kenya Methodist University
01.2013
Diploma in Project Management (Kenya Institute of Management) -
12.2012
Diploma in Civil Engineering -
12.2011
Diploma in Forensic Accounting - (Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice) -
12.1998
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K) Member No, 28398 -
12.1998
Kenya Accountant Technician Certificate - (KATC) -
12.1998
O-Level -
Kihuti High School
01.1996
Skills
- Sage Accounting package
- Pastel Accounting package
- QuickBooks Accounting package
- Aren payroll system
- MS Excel / MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Data Base Management III
- ASMAS Accounting package - Sacco based
- MICROMATT Accounting package - Sacco based
- Ability to timely manage project
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Strong Negotiation, Organizational and Leadership skills
- Highly analytical, attention to details with excellent Planning skills
- Reliable, Assertive, Efficient and Self Motivated
- Results Oriented and a good Team Player
- High integrity
- Respect the value and ownership of information received and not disclosing without appropriate authority
- Ability to do research on my own
- Ability to investigate fraudulent activities
- Ability to develop working internal control systems
Languages
Fluent in English & Kiswahili
Community Work
2012, 2018, Kihuti High School, Board Member
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/08/77
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Caroline Wanjiku Mbutu, General Manager, Hytech Multipurpose Ltd, P.O. Box 79489-00200, NAIROBI, KENYA, 00200, +254-794826235, hytechmultipurpose@gmail.com
- Stephen Wambugu Ndumia, Director, Saikaj Investments Ltd, P.O Box 104305-10101, JAMIA NAIROBI, KENYA, 10101, +254-721913759, saikaj2030@gmail.com
- Karen Wanjiru Mahugu, Administrator, 2nk Sacco Ltd, P.O. Box 12336-10100, NYERI, KENYA, 10100, +254-721746719, karen.wanjiru@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading economic journals and accounting and investigation newsletters
- Socializing
- Traveling
- Community work
Timeline
Assistant Internal Auditor
SAMCHI Telecommunications Ltd
03.2024 - 02.2004
Chief Executive Officer
Hytech Multipurpose Limited
01.2018
Internal Auditor / Working Capital manager
Samchi Telecom Group
06.2013 - 05.2015
Internal Auditor
2NK Sacco Limited
03.2010 - 05.2013
Internal Auditor
Samchi Telecommunications Ltd
05.2008 - 10.2009
Assistant Internal Auditor
SAMCHI Telecommunications Ltd
03.2005 - 04.2008
Assistant Audit Senior
Njagi Isaac & Associate
03.2005 - 04.2008
Audit Trainee
Njagi Isaac & Associate
07.1999 - 03.2024
Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering -
BBA -
Kenya Methodist University
Diploma in Project Management (Kenya Institute of Management) -
Diploma in Civil Engineering -
Diploma in Forensic Accounting - (Kenya Institute of Studies in Criminal Justice) -
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K) Member No, 28398 -
Kenya Accountant Technician Certificate - (KATC) -
O-Level -
Kihuti High School