TIMOTHY JUMA OKELLO
Mombasa
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and risk management. Communicates complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders, enhancing understanding and collaboration. Delivers structured financial forecasts and supports compliance initiatives, driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Accountant
County Government of Kwale
06.2015 - Current
- Strengthen year-end reporting by preparing accurate annual financial statements for stakeholders.
- Advised management on financial planning and risk management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Implemented approved government accounting standards
- Implementing the Approved County accounting systems.
- Reviewed accounting ledgers to ensure consistent balances, enhancing financial close process.
- Support decision-making through preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Delivered clearer departmental budget planning by preparing structured forecasts and schedules.
- Protected departmental resources by applying robust internal controls throughout budget cycles.
- Developed and evaluated accounting policies and procedures, focusing on technical accounting specialisation to improve compliance.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Checked internal controls during departmental budget reviews, reinforcing governance and accountability.
- Reviewed processes to discover more effective techniques for problem identification.
- Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the organisation.
- Advising the department on all County Public Financial matters
Accountant
Kimlan & Associates
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Ensured compliance by filing monthly tax returns and maintaining accurate bookkeeping.
- Strengthen cost control by reviewing revenue and expenses trend reports.
- Enhanced weekly financial visibility through preparation of clear expenses reports.
- Minimised stock inaccuracies by auditing daily stock takes for discrepancies.
Accounts Assistant
Fresha Dairy Products
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Coordinated month-end reporting workflow, covering balance sheet, income statement, and trial balance.
- Owned monthly reconciliation preparation to keep closing records consistent and complete.
- Maintained strict control over revenue and expense account coding for accuracy.
- Directed weekly quality checks on documents and stock take documentation completeness.
Food and Beverage Controller
Sarova Whitesands
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed food and beverage inventory by counting stock counts daily and ordering low-stock supplies when required.
- Conducted daily stock counts and ordered low-stock supplies to maintain consistent food and beverage availability.
- Managed inventory, placed orders for supplies, and monitored stock levels to maintain optimal operational flow.
- Oversaw inventory management, placed supply orders, and monitored stock levels to ensure seamless operational flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the dining area, adhering to hygiene standards.
Bookkeeping
Total-Mtwapa Creek Service Station
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Managed daily collection reconciliations by aligning cash and cheque transfers with account balances.
- Reviewed bank reconciliations for debtors and creditors to confirm accurate postings.
- Coordinated debtor list maintenance and scheduled settlements to ensure timely cash flow.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Mombasa12-2021
KSCE - KSCE
TUDOR DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
MOMBASA12-2007
KCPE - KCPE
MTWAPA PRIMARY SCHOOL
KILIFI12-2001
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - FINANCE OPTION
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
MOMBASA08-2015
CPA-K - ACCOUNTING
HOME LEARNING
NAIROBI06-2013
SENIOR MANAGEMENT -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
MOMBASA04-2022
Skills
- Financial governance
- Financial reporting
- Budget planning
- Budget oversight
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Risk management
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance management
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Resource optimisation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Communication skills
Custom
- Alex Onduko, Chief Officer Finance and Economic Planning, County Government of Kwale, P.O BOX 4-80401, Kwale, Kwale, 80401, 0723 724 445, ondukoalex@gmail.com
- Hemedi Mwabudzo, County Executive Committee Member; Water Services, County Government of Kwale, P.O BOX 4-80401, Kwale, Kwale, 80401, 0722 464 350, mnymusyoki@gmail.com
- Victor Omanyo, Financial Controller, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, P.O BOX 90173-80100, Msa, Msa, 80100, +254 720 284 652, victor.omanyo@sarovahotels.com
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Certification
- [Area of study] certified
Accomplishments
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion.
Timeline
Principal Accountant
County Government of Kwale
06.2015 - Current
Accountant
Kimlan & Associates
04.2013 - 06.2015
Accounts Assistant
Fresha Dairy Products
02.2013 - 06.2015
Food and Beverage Controller
Sarova Whitesands
12.2012 - 02.2013
Bookkeeping
Total-Mtwapa Creek Service Station
01.2010 - 12.2010
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-FINANCE
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
KSCE - KSCE
TUDOR DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
KCPE - KCPE
MTWAPA PRIMARY SCHOOL
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - FINANCE OPTION
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
CPA-K - ACCOUNTING
HOME LEARNING
SENIOR MANAGEMENT -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT