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Caroline Gakinya

@carolinegakinya

Finance and accounting professional specializing in compliance, grants, audit readiness, and financial operations.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead compliance, optimize processes, support audits and grants, and scale financial operations in a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am a versatile finance and accounting professional with over 5 years of experience in international accounting, compliance, risk analysis, auditing, and financial reporting across Kenya, the U.S., and the UK.

I have driven payroll integrity and audit readiness for multi-state U.S. operations, managed vendor payouts and grant-funded contracts, and streamlined financial processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

My strengths include developing compliant budgets, monitoring federal and donor-funded grants, building tracking systems, and implementing SOPs and automation that reduce reporting time and payment discrepancies.

I work effectively with remote and distributed teams, mentor staff on controls and reporting, and bring a proven record of improving audit readiness, cash flow visibility, and compliance maturity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AL

Finance Associate

Acumen EA Advisory Limited

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 (10 months)

Prepared regional financial reports and improved reporting accuracy by 35%, accelerated investment disbursements by 27%, and ensured compliance with tax and statutory requirements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University logoKU

Kenyatta University

Master of Business Administration, Finance

2022 -

Pursuing an MBA with a focus on finance, covering advanced financial management, risk analysis, and strategic planning.

KU

Kirinyaga University

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

2015 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program with coursework in accounting, finance, and business administration.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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