Abigael Kadaji
@abigaelkadaji
Head of Finance with 7 years' experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, and process optimization.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Head of Finance with seven years of hands-on experience in financial management, budgeting, and compliance with Kenyan tax regulations. I specialize in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring adherence to IFRS and GAAP standards.
I have a proven record of streamlining accounting processes—reducing discrepancies by 15% and payroll errors by 17%—and improving tax filing and budget accuracy through process automation and stronger controls.
My experience spans finance manager and senior project accountant roles where I led audit preparation, KRA compliance, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and ERP implementations using tools such as QuickBooks, SAP, Xero, and advanced Excel.
I am eager to apply my expertise in financial reporting, tax planning, and process optimization to enhance fiscal sustainability in a project accounting or finance leadership role at a forward-thinking organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Amanzi Telecommunications Ltd.
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Led financial management and reporting, improving budget accuracy by 12% and reducing payroll discrepancies by 17% while ensuring timely tax filings and IFRS compliance for the company.
Senior Project Accountant
Amanzi Telecommunications Ltd.
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
Managed project accounting and vendor negotiations, achieving a 15% reduction in supplier costs and a 30% cut in vehicle maintenance costs while maintaining timely reconciliations and financial statements.
Accountant
Odd-Mac Engineering Ltd.
Jul 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Maintained accurate accounting records and reconciliations, reducing supplier payment delays by 21% and improving reconciliation accuracy by 18% while ensuring timely statutory compliance.
Assistant Accountant
Britam Bands Sacco Limited
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 (7 months)
Supported member loan processing and transaction posting, improving payment processing time by 19% and financial record accuracy by 14% through timely MIS entries and compliance submissions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKCA University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance option focused on financial management and accounting principles.
KAKenya School of Revenue Administration
Diploma in Tax Administration, Tax Administration
Completed a Diploma in Tax Administration covering tax law, compliance, and administration for Kenyan revenue systems.
Pinnacle School of Business
Certified Public Accountant (CPA K), Accounting
Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) professional qualification program.
Pinnacle School of Business
Kenya Accountants Technicians Certificate, Accounting
Completed the Kenya Accountants Technicians Certificate focusing on foundational accounting practices and bookkeeping.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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