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Lawrence Kiponda

Capital Markets And Accounting Advisory (CMAAS)
Nairobi,43963

Summary

Experienced Senior Associate with expertise in accounting, financial management, analysis and project management. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the financial services sector. Skilled in collaborating with other members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in providing value-adding services to clients by designing efficient project plans, enhancing reporting processes and implementing analytical solutions.

Technical proficiency in MS Office, Visual Basic and financial modelling.

Overview

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Certification
4
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years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019 - Current
  • Worked with audit managers and directors in submitting client proposals and presentations and led to growth of department's revenues by 10%.
  • Engaged clients in the billing and collections process thus facilitating client payments and aiding in debtors management.
  • Understood the debt restructuring considerations and developed a debt modification tool to help clients assess the impact of debt restructuring on their business under the Covid-19 environment.
  • Accomplished approximately $5,000 year-on-year cost savings on client's business by developing the debt modification tool which automate the modification gain or loss assessment process.
  • Assisted Ethiopian clients with first time adoption of IFRS hence enhancing their financial statement comparability with international counterparties and compliance with regulatory requirements and proclamations.
  • Analyzed complex client accounting issues and formulated targeted and efficient approaches while enhancing client business standings.
  • Facilitated internal and external trainings to clients within the East Market Area.

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Reported to the management through the management letter on significant matters, internal controls evaluation and overall business performance.
  • Oversaw the preparation and review process of client's financial statements while ensuring their compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
  • Executed strategic, technical and continuous reviews to ascertain compliance with International Accounting Standards (ISAs), budget considerations as well as client satisfaction and value addition.
  • Gathered and reviewed financial data to analyze trends, note improvement efforts and recommend changes to management with regards to business and financial undertakings.
  • Trained and guided junior associates on efficient implementation of designed procedures and complex accounting standards thus establishing a solid foundation for their career progression.

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2016 - 07.2018
  • Supported the audit preparation process through understanding clients' business, analyzing available data and developing sound project plans.
  • Reduced overall engagement budgeted hours by 30% by designing efficient and realistic project plans, having timely reviews and developing simple models for automating follow-ups.
  • Identified and communicated key audit issues impacting significant risk areas to the audit managers promptly.
  • Generated quality audit documentation compliant with IFRS for analysis and efficient reporting purposes.
  • Evaluated working papers, file documentation and financial statements against project plan, audit board requirements and IFRS provisions.
  • Increased and improved knowledge of technical accounting standards by engaging in all available trainings and seminars.

Pension Associate

Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme
Mombasa, Kenya
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Provided targeted advise on subjects such as applicable employment regulations, compensation strategies and benefit computations to assist clients update ineffective approaches.
  • Oversaw daily remittances and reconciliation of pension payments, ensuring high levels of productivity.
  • Completed and analyzed pension files and records, identifying discrepancies and addressing them in a timely manner.
  • Exceeded set objectives through effective task prioritization and commendable work ethic.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

Maseno University
Kenya
09.2012 - 09.2016

Skills

Financial statement review

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Certification

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

Interests

Corporate Social Responsibility Partcipation

Banking and Financial Services Briefs

Educational documentaries

Travelling and socializing

Work Availability

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Short Courses

PwC Courses

  • Audit Assurance
  • IFRS annual updates
  • Creating high value relationship
  • Instructing Skills Course
  • Managing risks with integrity

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Experienced Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2019 - Current

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2018 - 06.2019

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2016 - 07.2018

Pension Associate

Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme
05.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science

Maseno University
09.2012 - 09.2016

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