Cresencia Polo

I’m an Accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial management, compliance, and reporting within government and institutional settings. I’m known for restoring accuracy to complex financial records and building robust control frameworks that hold up under real operational pressure.

In my current role as Principal Accountant at the Dept. of Blue Economy (Homa Bay County), I manage the complete accounting cycle—cash book posting, supplier payment processing, and monthly bank reconciliations. I ensure supplier payments are fully documented and processed on time, consistently exceeding payment targets by 70%.

Previously, as Chief Accountant at Homa Bay Municipality, I built financial and procurement internal control systems from scratch, achieving 99% compliance in an environment that had been previously uncontrolled. I also reconstructed two full years of incomplete financial records (FY2020–2021), restoring accuracy to 100%.

I’ve managed multi-source funding streams, including World Bank grants and government institutional grants, ensuring full procurement and payment compliance, and I improved stakeholder satisfaction by 60% through public forums. I bring strong skills in QuickBooks, IFMIS, and Advanced Excel, with a background in GAAP & IFRS and KRA/I tax compliance—always focused on disciplined budgeting, cash flow control, and reliable reporting.