Daniel Njenga
@danielnjenga
Seasoned group finance leader driving compliance, controls, and strategic financial performance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced finance executive with a strong track record leading group financial reporting, consolidation, tax planning, audits, treasury and process digitization across multi-jurisdictional portfolios. I have developed finance teams, implemented automated financial systems, and produced timely, accurate management and statutory reporting to support strategic decision-making.
Throughout my career I have led budgeting, cashflow and capital allocation, risk and compliance programmes, and stakeholder engagements with auditors, regulators and banks, while delivering finance transformation initiatives and building technical IFRS/GAAP capability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Financial Controller
Acorn Holding Limited
Apr 2025 - Present (6 months)
Deliver timely consolidated financial statements and led IFRS/GAAP technical accounting, audits, tax planning and treasury to optimize liquidity and ensure compliance across the group.
Group Financial Controller
TransCentury Group
Jul 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 8 months)
Owned group financial management including monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, controls and tax compliance while building finance capability and supporting board-level decision-making.
Group Auditor, Risk and Compliance Manager
TransCentury Group
Jan 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years 5 months)
Led enterprise risk and compliance functions, delivering risk assessments, control testing and actionable recommendations to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory adherence.
Senior Internal Auditor
TransCentury Group
Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 3 months)
Delivered timely audit engagements, identified control gaps and provided strategic advisory on accounting, compliance and fraud prevention to management.
Financial Accountant
Dry Associates Investment Bank
Jan 2011 - Aug 2014 (3 years 7 months)
Prepared financial statements under IFRS, managed audit and statutory reporting, and performed investment analysis across income securities and bonds to support business decisions.
Management Trainee (Finance)
Agriculture Development Cooperation
May 2010 - Aug 2010 (3 months)
Supported finance department tasks including budgeting and financial record-keeping during an early-career trainee placement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (pursuing)
Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (in progress), Investment and Financial Analysis
Currently pursuing the Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA) professional qualification; progress at Section 4.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science, Finance
2014 - 2017
Completed a Master of Science in Finance focusing on advanced financial management and analysis.
SUStrathmore University
Certified Public Accountant (Kenya), Accounting / Professional Certification
2009 - 2012
Completed the professional training program leading to qualification as a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K).
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
2008 - 2011
Grade: Second-class honours upper division
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with Second-class honours upper division, covering financial accounting and management topics.
Kairi High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2004 - 2007
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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