KIRUKI KINYUA
Chief Accountant
MERU
Summary
I am a highly-experienced Chief Accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial operations., with a proven record of success in managing the financial operations of small to large size businesses. I possess an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and practices, and the ability to manage teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. in addition, I am an organized and detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
I am also a Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Managing Director
Elex Consultancy Ltd & Alsedox Consultancy Ltd
2017.07 - Current
- Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the business.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
Chief Accountant
CARITAS MERU, THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MERU
2009.06 - 2017.06
- Safeguarded company''s financial health by implementing robust internal controls and risk mitigation measures across various departments.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- I have handled a number of projects notably: World Food Program sponsored Projects, Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium (ARC) a USAID funded Project, Sustainable Agriculture and Gender (OBOS funded through Kenya Episcopal Conference), Kenya Food Security and Emergency appeal (Caritas Kenya), Mitigation against Aflatoxin - United Nations Office for the Coordinating of Humanitarian Affairs, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Njaa Marufuku Kenya, Livelihoods Support to Persons With Disabilities (PWDS), Purdue Improved Crop storage (Fintrac), MAICE Research Project; a project on Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth in Eastern Kenya funded by International food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and others
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
NECCO FOSA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
2008.11 - 2009.05
- Consolidation of head office and branch accounts, Preparation of end month books of accounting, Responsible for daily balancing of books of accounts
INTERN ACCOUNTANT
SWEET WATERS TENTED CAMP, A BRANCH OF THE SERENA HOTELS
2008.08 - 2008.10
- Daily update of Cashbook, Daily preparation of Revenue book, Daily preparation of Food forecast, Preparation of guest house analysis
AUDIT INTERN
MUTERO AND ASSOCIATES, AN AUDIT FIRM IN NAIROBI
2008.04 - 2008.07
- Taking part in auditing process of several companies which involved; analytical reviews, substantive tests, follow-up on evidence and preparation of audit report, Filling of clients tax returns, Accounts reconciliation, Data entry using quick books
Education
BBA - Accounting
Kenya Methodist University
Meru 2001.04 -
Diploma in Cooperative Management
Cooperative University College of Kenya
Nairobi 2001.04 -
CPA PART II SECTION 3
KASNEB
NAIROBI 2001.04 -
Advanced Certificate in Bus Mgt
Kenya Institute of Management
Meru 2001.04 -
Skills
Accomplishments
- Nurtured the growth of the finance department of a Local NGO to gain recognition on sound financial accounting for United States Agency for International Development and United Nations funded projects.
- Improved public image and credit worth of the organization by timely processing of payments.
- Helped to develop proposals, defend and implement various project in relief efforts.
- Extensive experience in handling a variety of different financial requirements as per donor guidelines
Professional Trainings And Workshops
- 2011, Jacarada Hotel Nairobi, Financial reporting under UN funded projects offered by World Food Program
- 2010, Morendat Training & Conference Centre, Business Development and Resource Mobilization Workshop for KEC offered by MSH
- 2009, KIVI HOTEL, Guidelines on financial reporting under USAID funded projects offered by Catholic relief Services
- 2007, KICC, Good governance and godly leadership
- 2013, CUEA, ITAX
Other Community Appointments
- Chairman – Uwezo Fund, Imenti North Constituency for an year (2014)
- A patron to a local football team playing at County level
- A honorary member in a local CBO, championing the interests of the youth
Telephone
0724920324
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1986
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: KENYAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
References
- Rt Rev. Salesius Mugambi, The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Meru, P.O Box 16-60200, MERU, 254 722 220568
- Hon. Joseph M’Eruaki, Former Member of Parliament, Igembe - North Constituency, +254 722 346028
- Rev. Fr. David Kaberia, The Parish Priest, Cathedral Parish – Catholic Diocese of Meru, +254 721 311567
Timeline
Founder and Managing Director
Elex Consultancy Ltd & Alsedox Consultancy Ltd
2017.07 - Current
Chief Accountant
CARITAS MERU, THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MERU
2009.06 - 2017.06
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
NECCO FOSA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
2008.11 - 2009.05
INTERN ACCOUNTANT
SWEET WATERS TENTED CAMP, A BRANCH OF THE SERENA HOTELS
2008.08 - 2008.10
AUDIT INTERN
MUTERO AND ASSOCIATES, AN AUDIT FIRM IN NAIROBI
2008.04 - 2008.07
BBA - Accounting
Kenya Methodist University
2001.04 -
Diploma in Cooperative Management
Cooperative University College of Kenya
2001.04 -
CPA PART II SECTION 3
KASNEB
2001.04 -
Advanced Certificate in Bus Mgt
Kenya Institute of Management
2001.04 -
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