Experienced CPA-K with 10+ years in accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and cost management. I am skilled in IFRS, vendor account management, and ERP systems (Sage, QuickBooks, Prism, FloQast, Sun System). Proven record of driving cost optimization, profit maximization, and process improvements while ensuring timely and accurate financial close cycles. Adept at supporting audits, leading teams, and delivering actionable insights to management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
01.2021 - Current
Prepared financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, optimized CAPEX and product margins.
Delivered monthly TB commentaries and cost/inventory schedules.
Managed end-to-end accounting, registers, schedules, and reconciliations for all fixed and intangible assets.
Ensured compliance with IFRS 16 & IAS 2, managed vendor reconciliations and AR collections.
Tracked and reconciled accruals, prepayments, and contract commissions to ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition.
Executed monthly VAT and WHT filings, ledger updates, and reconciliations to ensure 100% compliance with tax regulations.
Partnered with Treasury to monitor bank limits and ensure timely tax remittances.
Supported audits and inventory management.
Accountant-Payables
Liquid Telecom
06.2017 - 12.2020
Ensured all supporting documentation for invoices and inventory were attached, including Internal Purchase Requisition forms, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, Delivery Notes, and Contracts where applicable.
Reconciled vendor accounts ensure payments within credit terms.
Ensured payments meet required credit periods and approved limits, subject to fund availability.
Ensured all relevant withholding taxes were deducted and remitted monthly to KRA.
Presented monthly schedules showing movements in cost, inventory, and fixed assets with explanations by COB on the 1st day of the following month.
Assistant Accountant
Kenya Wildlife Service
Lake Nakuru National Park
10.2013 - 06.2017
Managed petty cash, cheque vouchers, and daily entries in Sun System.
Recorded and reconciled revenue; prepared statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF).
Assisted with budget planning, produced monthly input-tax returns, and supported audits.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Kenyatta University
07.2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Egerton University
04.2013
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) - undefined
KASNEB
12.2013
Skills
Financial & Cost Accounting
Budget Forecasting
Cost Optimization
IFRS
Financial Regulations
Tax Compliance
IFRS Reporting
Audit Support
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Vendor Reconciliation
Collections
ERP Systems
Sage
QuickBooks
Prism
FloQast
Sun System
Advanced MS Office
Excel
Word
Access
PowerPoint
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Affiliations
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
References
James Kiguhi, East Africa Regional Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Liquid Telecom Kenya, P.O BOX 62499, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00200, kiguhijames@gmail.com, +254732 015 075