Caroline Gakinya
@carolinegakinya
Finance and accounting professional specializing in compliance, grants, audit readiness, and financial operations.
What I'm looking for
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
Assistant Controller
Bay Management Group
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Supported financial operations for a $50M+ property management company by driving payroll compliance, audit readiness, and process automation, reducing monthly reporting time by 40% and streamlining vendor payables across 300+ vendors.
Staff Accountant
Bay Management Group
Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Managed $1M+ monthly payouts and improved payout accuracy by 60% using AppFolio, automated vendor discount and 1099 tracking, and supported month-end close and financial reporting improvements.
Finance and Operations Assistant
ICF Macro Incorporation
Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 (4 months)
Managed USAID-funded contracts in-country with procurement and compliance oversight, reduced M-Pesa transaction processing time by 30%, and improved variance analysis to inform budgeting decisions.
Finance and Administration Lead
SNDBX International
May 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)
Supervised financial records and month-end processes, reducing discrepancies by 20% and outstanding accounts by 15% through strengthened internal controls and timely reporting.
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
Master of Business Administration, Finance
2022 -
Pursuing an MBA with a focus on finance, covering advanced financial management, risk analysis, and strategic planning.
Kirinyaga University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2015 - 2019
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program with coursework in accounting, finance, and business administration.
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