SWIFTJOE RITHO MATHENGE
Thika
Summary
Finance and audit professional (CPA-K) with over five years of experience in finance, accounting, and internal audit. Expertise in budget management, financial reporting, and data analytics. Proven ability to support audit processes, ensure compliance, and implement process improvements. Committed to social inclusion, gender equality, and sustainable development principles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Head of Internal Audit
Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
- Provide independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and management on governance, risk management, and control processes.
- Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring strict compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Assess the effectiveness of the company's risk management framework.
- Utilize ERP systems (eg Pickpay, QuickBooks), data analysis software for billing, accounting, procurement, payroll, and audit data management.
- Identify control weaknesses, and recommend process improvements to enhance financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- Monitored progress of corrective action plans implemented by management teams.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure seamless transition during year-end audits.
Finance Manager
Accra Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Nairobi
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed accounting operations including budget monitoring, financial reporting, payroll management and expenditure tracking.
- Oversaw logistics, procurement, and contract compliance, ensuring timely delivery and overall procurement management.
- Handled administrative financial roles such as filing KRA returns on i-tax, filing and submission of statutory deductions such as SHA and NSSF.
- Provided administrative leadership and fostered a diverse, inclusive work environment.
- Prepared statistical and financial reports to support informed management decision-making.
- Private Company
Accountant
Smoky's Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed daily financial transactions, inventory controls for food/beverage stock, and cost accounting in a fast-paced restaurant environment, reducing discrepancies by 20% through improved reconciliation processes.
- Conducted monthly financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and compliance checks with KRA regulations, collaborating with management to optimize procurement and minimize waste in multi-shift operations.
- Supported audit preparations and internal reviews, identifying revenue leakage risks and implementing controls-building foundational expertise in hospitality finance scalable to retail auditing.
- Hospitality and retail operations
Junior Accountant
Mwalimu National SACCO
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for budget performance reviews, supporting informed fiscal policy implementation.
- Maintained data accuracy and compliance with audit standards, underpinning robust financial governance.
- Finance Department
Education
Leadership and Management -
Oxford Home Study Centre
04.2026
Internal Audit Master Class - Internal Audit
ICPAK
04-2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Africa Nazarene University
06-2023
Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K)
08.2021
Skills
- Internal audit compliance
- Financial management
- ERP systems proficiency
- Data analytics and reporting
- Vendor contract administration
- Administrative management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Organizational skills
- Audit systems expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Data analysis and visualization
- Database management
- Leadership abilities
- Time management
References
- Fr Vitalis Otieno Lana CP, Fr in charge, St. Bernadette Catholic Parish, Ngoingwa
- Simon M. Wanyitu, Assistant Director, Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS), Ministry of Labour, mathengedosh@gmail.com, 0721 203 898
- Stephen Githii, Chair, School of Business, Africa Nazarene University, kgithii@anu.ac.ke, 0715 229 948
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Fluent
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Native
Native
Certification
ICPAK MEMBER - Member No. ASSOC/5119
Accomplishments
Internal Audit Master Class by ICPAK (Complete)
Timeline
Head of Internal Audit
Gatanga Water and Sanitation Company
01.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Accra Pharmaceuticals Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Accountant
Smoky's Restaurant
05.2021 - 12.2021
Junior Accountant
Mwalimu National SACCO
01.2021 - 04.2021
Leadership and Management -
Oxford Home Study Centre
Internal Audit Master Class - Internal Audit
ICPAK
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Africa Nazarene University