Darren Musyoka
@darrenmusyoka
Location Finance Officer at SOS Children’s Villages Kenya, improving revenue by more than 40% through revenue review and analysis.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At SOS Children’s Villages Kenya, I work on financial reporting, budget controls, and donor compliance across projects. I initiated a revenue review and analysis that resulted in more than 40% growth in total revenue.
I engage portfolio leads in budget variance analysis and expenditure tracking, helping projects achieve 99% of their plans while managing tight working capital. I also proposed budget realignments to adapt to changing project contexts.
I led the team in devising a cost allocation and sharing formula to improve the absorption of indirect project costs. I improved data quality by ensuring correct account postings, adequate supporting documents, and a reliable general ledger.
Previously, as Senior Accountant at Scania East Africa, I prepared monthly management accounts, worked on product costing, and supported reconciliations, credit control, and audit preparation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Location Finance Officer
SOS Children's Villages Kenya
May 2012 - Present (14 years 5 months)
Managed financial operations including budget preparation, variance analysis, and donor reporting. Led cost allocation initiatives and improved data quality and compliance.
Senior Accountant
Scania East Africa
Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Prepared monthly management accounts, handled VAT submissions, and managed bank reconciliations and credit control. Supported audit processes and maintained fixed assets register.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KCA University
ACCA Finalist, Accounting
2025 - 2026
Grade: PASS
Activities and societies: Accounting and Finance
ACCA Finalist at the Strategic Professional Level. January 2025 to June 2026.
University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
2025 -
Grade: Yet to complete
Activities and societies: Strategic Management
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Nairobi, ongoing as of 2026.
SOS Children's Villages
Microsoft Dynamics D365 Finance and Operations, Finance and Operations
2024 - 2024
Training in Microsoft Dynamics D365 Finance and Operations from SOS Children's Villages.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2013 - 2022
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) from the University of Nairobi, awarded with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
SOS Children's Villages Kenya
Program Design and Planning, Program Design and Planning
2013 - 2013
Training in Program Design and Planning from SOS Children's Villages Kenya.
SOS Children's Villages Kenya
Budget Entry Tool, Budgeting
2012 - 2012
Training in Budget Entry Tool from SOS Children's Villages Kenya.
Scania East Africa
Navision Accounting Software, Accounting Software
2010 - 2010
Training in Navision Accounting Software from Scania East Africa.
ACCA
Professional Ethics Certification, Professional Ethics
2009 - 2009
Professional Ethics Certification from ACCA.
KCA University
SAGE Accounting Software, Accounting Software
2008 - 2008
Grade: Distinction
SAGE Accounting Software certification with Distinction from KCA University.
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Accounting
2007 - 2010
Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, awarded with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
KCA University
ACCA Parts 1 & 2, Accounting
2006 - 2008
Completed ACCA Parts 1 & 2 at KCA University.
Bethany Christian College
Certificate in MS Office Applications, Office Applications
2005 - 2005
Certificate in MS Office Applications from Bethany Christian College.
Migwani Secondary School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2001 - 2004
Grade: B (Plain)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from Migwani Secondary School, with a grade of B (Plain).
Thitha Primary School
KCPE, Primary Education
1993 - 2000
Grade: 472 marks
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) from Thitha Primary School, with a score of 472 marks.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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