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BRIAN MIGOWE

@brianmigowe

Senior Accounts professional specializing in cross-border financial reporting, tax compliance, and ERP-driven analytics.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to own cross-border accounts work—financial statements, tax, and payroll—using ERP tools and analytics to drive compliance, faster turnaround, and clearer decision support through variance and KPI reporting.

I’m a Senior Associate – Accounts at PKF Eastern Africa/KLSA LLP (UK), focused on preparing UK/Kenya-compliant financial statements and tax filings for international clients. I ensure delivery of audit-ready financial packs with working papers (NAWPs) and tax computations, while bridging Kenyan and UK teams to keep reporting aligned to IFRS/UK/Kenya GAAP.

I bring strong expertise in financial statements preparation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flows), variance analysis, and financial planning support, translating financial data into actionable insights. I also lead end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll processing, and VAT filings, and I’m trusted for compliance rigor, including Anti Money Laundering (AML), professional ethics, and internal controls.

Previously, as a Debtors Controller at Java House Africa, I managed full accounts receivable—credit control, customer reconciliations, debt recovery, and reporting—using KPIs and age analysis to optimize cash flow. I also supported cross-functional dispute handling and legal escalations, helping reduce DSO by 20% and recover KES 5M+ in overdue debts.

Earlier roles strengthened my foundations across accounting operations and ERP controls: Accounts Payable Intern work (including 200+ invoice verification, fixed asset register maintenance, and month-end support), Finance & Administration work in an NGO using Microsoft Navision, and Admin & Accounts Intern experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP. I’m motivated by process improvement—automating where possible, reducing turnaround times, and maintaining accuracy under audit and compliance pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate, Accounts

Current

PKF in Eastern Africa / KLSA LLP

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Prepared UK/Kenya-compliant financial statements and tax filings for international clients using Xero, Odoo, and QuickBooks. Supported end-to-end accountancy including bookkeeping, payroll processing, VAT filings, and audit-ready working papers, bridging Kenyan and UK teams to meet IFRS/UK GAAP standards.

Xero Odoo Quickbooks P&L Statements IFRS US GAAP Bookkeeping Payroll Processing Tax Filings Journal Entries Regulatory Filings Workflow Optimization

Debtors Controller

Java House Africa

Nov 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Managed the full accounts receivable cycle, including credit control, customer reconciliations, and debt recovery to optimize cash flow. Reduced Daily Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 20% and recovered KES 5M+ in overdue payments while supporting VAT compliance and streamlined AR processes.

Credit Control Account Reconciliation KPI Tracking DSO Management VAT Compliance Dispute Resolution

Accounts Payables Intern

Java House Africa

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021 (3 months)

Handled accounts payable processing, supporting timely supplier payments and ensuring tax compliance. Digitized procure-to-pay workflows, improved approval timelines, maintained fixed asset records, and supported month-end close and audits through reconciliations and documentation.

Supplier Invoice Processing VAT Compliance Fixed Assets Register Month End Close Procure To Pay Document Control

Finance and Administration Intern

Amref Health Africa

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 (5 months)

Processed payments, reconciled accounts, and maintained financial records using Microsoft Navision ERP while supporting office administration. Managed creditor tracking and petty cash, supported donor-funded budgeting and expense reporting, and streamlined documentation retrieval to improve audit readiness.

Navision Donor Funded Budgeting Expense Reporting Petty Cash Creditor Debtor Record Keeping LPOs GRNs Matching Staff Surrenders & Expense Claims Audit Readiness

Accounts and Admin Intern

Postbank Kenya

Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 (2 months)

Supported administrative and accounting workflows by maintaining records in Microsoft Dynamics GP and assisting with payroll documentation and statutory compliance. Helped prepare VAT schedules, ensured timely remittance of PAYE and NSSF deductions, and produced management payroll reports while providing front-office support.

Microsoft GP Payroll Support VAT Schedule Preparation Statutory Deductions (PAYE Western Union MoneyGram Payment Vouchers Payroll Reporting