Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Board Governance Experience
Certifications Training
Board Ready Competencies
Value Proposition For A Board Role
Executive Profile
Timeline
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Kamau Stephen Wachira

Nairobi

Summary

Experienced in corporate financial leadership, boardroom decision-making, and risk management. Visionary finance strategist and governance expert with expertise in aligning financial strategies with corporate governance standards for transparency, compliance, and sustainable growth. Trusted board advisor and governance professional equipped to drive policy formulation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Unique blend of financial acumen and governance expertise offering high-impact insights and leadership in board roles for organizational accountability, long-term sustainability, and business transformation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance & Governance Advisor

Danka Africa K Limited
01.2019 - Current
  • Advised the board on strategic financial planning, governance frameworks, and risk management policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory compliance
  • Led financial risk assessments and compliance audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust financial controls to enhance corporate accountability and operational efficiency
  • Developed and enforced corporate governance frameworks, improving transparency, ethical leadership, and strategic oversight within the organization
  • Partnered with C-suite executives and board members to drive financial growth, investment planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives
  • Spearheaded policy formulation and financial governance improvements, optimizing business structures for enhanced financial efficiency and stakeholder trust

Finance Manager

Danka Africa K Limited
01.2019 - Current
  • Pioneered the development of a cutting-edge financial reporting system, significantly enhancing financial transparency and investor confidence
  • Spearheaded corporate cost reduction strategies, successfully cutting operational costs by 20% annually through process optimization and governance improvements
  • Designed and implemented compliance frameworks, ensuring full adherence to local and international financial regulations
  • Provided high-level strategic insights to the board, influencing key corporate decisions related to investment strategies, financial restructuring, and business expansion
  • Led the revamping of internal audit controls, effectively minimizing financial risks, enhancing fraud detection, and strengthening organizational accountability

Accountant

Danka Africa K Limited
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Directed financial reconciliations and compliance reporting, ensuring absolute accuracy in corporate financial statements
  • Optimized payroll systems and financial audit procedures, reducing reporting errors by 15% and improving operational efficiency
  • Facilitated regulatory compliance processes, ensuring full adherence to industry financial standards and governance requirements

Advisory Role – Governance & Risk Management

Fourth Generation Capital
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Refined and implemented governance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing decision-making efficiency
  • Designed and introduced risk management frameworks, effectively mitigating credit risks and optimizing investment strategies
  • Advised senior management on corporate governance best practices, enhancing operational oversight and fostering accountability
  • Strengthened stakeholder engagement efforts, facilitating seamless coordination between executive leadership, investors, and financial regulators

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (Finance)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
03.2025

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kenyatta University
07.2024

Postgraduate Diploma - Tax Administration

Kenya School of Revenue Authority
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics with Computing

University of Eldoret
04.2015

Skills

  • Corporate Governance & Board Leadership

  • Financial Strategy Development & Execution

  • Risk Management & Compliance Oversight

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Strategic Policy Formulation & Implementation

  • Business Transformation & Organizational Growth

  • Regulatory Compliance & Audit Governance

  • Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Financial Oversight & Risk Management

  • Strategic Vision & Policy Development

  • Stakeholder Relations & Board Engagement

  • Ethical Leadership & Decision-Making

Board Governance Experience

  • Finance & Governance Advisor, Danka Africa K Limited, 01/01/19, Present, Advised the board on strategic financial planning, governance frameworks, and risk management policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory compliance., Led financial risk assessments and compliance audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust financial controls to enhance corporate accountability and operational efficiency., Developed and enforced corporate governance frameworks, improving transparency, ethical leadership, and strategic oversight within the organization., Partnered with C-suite executives and board members to drive financial growth, investment planning, and long-term sustainability initiatives., Spearheaded policy formulation and financial governance improvements, optimizing business structures for enhanced financial efficiency and stakeholder trust.
  • Advisory Role – Governance & Risk Management, Fourth Generation Capital, 04/01/15, 04/30/16, Refined and implemented governance policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing decision-making efficiency., Designed and introduced risk management frameworks, effectively mitigating credit risks and optimizing investment strategies., Advised senior management on corporate governance best practices, enhancing operational oversight and fostering accountability., Strengthened stakeholder engagement efforts, facilitating seamless coordination between executive leadership, investors, and financial regulators.

Certifications Training

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA VI), 08/01/24
  • Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA VI), 04/01/22
  • Senior Management Course, Kenya School of Government, 08/01/24
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance Certification, [Insert Training Body], [Year]

Board Ready Competencies

  • Corporate Governance & Compliance: Skilled in establishing and refining governance policies, ensuring corporate transparency and ethical leadership.
  • Financial Oversight & Risk Management: Proven expertise in financial performance analysis, risk mitigation, and growth forecasting.
  • Strategic Vision & Policy Development: Adept at crafting long-term business strategies, aligning financial planning with corporate priorities.
  • Stakeholder Relations & Board Engagement: Skilled in balancing diverse stakeholder interests, ensuring seamless coordination between executive leadership, investors, and regulators.
  • Ethical Leadership & Decision-Making: Dedicated to ensuring corporate integrity, financial accountability, and sustainable governance practices.

Value Proposition For A Board Role

  • A sharp strategic financial perspective, helping drive sound corporate governance and strategic investment decisions.
  • Expertise in governance and compliance, ensuring organizations adhere to evolving financial and regulatory landscapes.
  • A commitment to stakeholder collaboration, fostering a synergistic approach between leadership, investors, and regulatory bodies.
  • A results-driven approach to governance, leveraging financial intelligence and governance acumen to propel business success and long-term stability.

Executive Profile

Visionary finance strategist and governance expert with extensive experience in corporate financial leadership, boardroom decision-making, and risk management. Adept at aligning financial strategies with corporate governance standards, ensuring transparency, compliance, and sustainable growth. A trusted board advisor and governance professional, equipped to drive policy formulation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Bringing a blend of financial acumen and governance expertise, I provide high-impact insights and leadership in board roles, ensuring organizational accountability, long-term sustainability, and business transformation., Corporate Governance & Board Leadership, Financial Strategy Development & Execution, Risk Management & Compliance Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management, Strategic Policy Formulation & Implementation, Business Transformation & Organizational Growth, Regulatory Compliance & Audit Governance

Timeline

Finance & Governance Advisor

Danka Africa K Limited
01.2019 - Current

Finance Manager

Danka Africa K Limited
01.2019 - Current

Accountant

Danka Africa K Limited
04.2016 - 12.2018

Advisory Role – Governance & Risk Management

Fourth Generation Capital
04.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Kenyatta University

Postgraduate Diploma - Tax Administration

Kenya School of Revenue Authority

Bachelor of Science - Applied Statistics with Computing

University of Eldoret

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration (Finance)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kamau Stephen Wachira