LOISE WANGARI KARIUKI
Accounting Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Seasoned finance leader with over 7 years’ progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance across healthcare, financial technology, and professional services. Proven expertise in building and mentoring high-performing finance teams, leading IFRS-compliant reporting, optimizing working capital, and partnering with senior leadership to align financial strategy with organizational goals. Recognized for fostering a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to deliver operational and strategic impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Ilara Health Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Directly manage and mentor accountants, strengthening technical capability, leadership skills, and performance delivery.
- Champion a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
- Oversee IFRS-compliant financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and timely month-end/year-end close.
- Lead end-to-end cash flow management, including 6-month, 3-month, and rolling 2–4 week forecasts to optimize liquidity and meet operational requirements.
- Drive the annual budgeting process, consolidating departmental inputs and aligning with strategic priorities.
- Develop and update rolling financial forecasts to monitor trends, flag variances, and guide departmental decision-making.
- Partner with other teams to translate financial results into actionable operational strategies.
- Coordinated statutory audits, tax compliance, and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring transfer pricing adherence.
- Spearheaded ERP automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Assistant Financial Controller
Cellulant Corporation Limited
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Led finance operations for 18 subsidiaries, ensuring timely, accurate, IFRS-compliant reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Managed group-wide budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting, consolidating inputs for strategic alignment.
- Oversaw cash flow projections and working capital optimization, balancing liquidity with investment and operational needs.
- Directed annual audit processes, liaising with auditors and tax authorities to achieve timely, clean audits.
- Maintained general ledger integrity, implemented internal controls, and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
- Monitored FX exposures, bank relationships, and payment risks to safeguard company liquidity.
- Provided financial training and mentorship to accountants and finance managers, building technical and leadership capacity.
Audit Associate
KPMG Kenya
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Led audits for clients in healthcare, financial services, NGOs, and technology, ensuring IFRS compliance.
- Reviewed internal controls, identified operational inefficiencies, and delivered recommendations to management.
- Supervised and mentored junior staff, conducted performance reviews, and provided technical guidance.
- Partnered with CFOs and audit committees to present findings and strategic financial recommendations.
Internal Audit Assistant
Cytonn Investments Management Limited
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Assist in the preparation of the annual audit plan.
- Assist the audit team in carrying out comprehensive audits in accordance with the annual work plan.
- Assist in the evaluation of the internal control environment over compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Education
MBA - Finance
Daystar University
Nairobi09-2026
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
KASNEB
11-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
12-2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Limuru Girls School
11-2012
Skills
ERP Systems: Xero, Netsuite, Quickbooks
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working Capital Optimization
- Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Performance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Planning
Budgeting & Forecasting
- IFRS & GAAP Compliance
- Leadership & Team Development
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Ilara Health Limited
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Financial Controller
Cellulant Corporation Limited
05.2021 - 07.2023
Audit Associate
KPMG Kenya
09.2018 - 05.2021
Internal Audit Assistant
Cytonn Investments Management Limited
10.2017 - 09.2018
MBA - Finance
Daystar University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
KASNEB
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Kenyatta University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Limuru Girls School
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