DANIEL MUTHOKA
@danielmuthoka
Internal auditor and finance specialist (CPA-K) with 8+ years strengthening financial controls and donor compliance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a finance and audit professional (CPA-K) with over eight years' experience across UN, INGO and private-sector environments, specializing in internal controls, donor compliance, partner finance management, and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, SunSystems and Teammate AMS. I have led multi-country reconciliations, risk-based audit planning, and capacity-building for implementing partners, achieving zero-qualified donor/internal audits and measurable reductions in payment errors and audit exceptions.
I deliver results by streamlining payroll, vendor and partner payment processes, implementing robust controls for payables/receivables/cash, and coordinating audits across regional offices and properties. I am committed to improving transparency, compliance and operational efficiency through practical recommendations, training and full implementation of audit findings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IMFinance Assistant
International Organization for Migration
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Manage financial resources, budgets and partner disbursements in compliance with IOM and donor regulations; streamlined payroll and vendor processes reducing payment errors by 20% and processed over USD 10M in partner funds with zero audit qualifications.
Finance Assistant
Hashi Energy Holdings
Sep 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Managed cash flow and multi-country intercompany reconciliations across five countries, strengthened internal controls and reduced financial risk exposure by 30% while improving donor reporting turnaround.
Lead Internal Auditor
Tourism Promotion Services
Jan 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Led risk-based internal audits across 13 hotel properties, improving operational efficiency by 25% and achieving a 90% implementation rate of audit recommendations through strengthened controls and advisory support.
Internal Auditor
Tourism Promotion Services
Feb 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Conducted financial and operational audits to assess control effectiveness and compliance, reducing audit exceptions by 40% and supporting transition to risk-based auditing for improved coverage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management
2022 -
Enrolled in a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management, expected completion in 2025.
IIInstitute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK), Professional Accounting
Member in good standing as a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK), membership number 25825.
Mutito Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Grade: B+ (69 points)
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B+ (69 points).
KUKisii University
Bachelor of Business and Management, Business and Management
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
Completed a Bachelor of Business and Management with Second Class Honors (Upper Division).
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Location
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