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David Kangethe

@davidkangethe1

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Senior accounting and finance leader driving process improvement and accurate financial reporting.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance or accounting leadership role where I can drive process optimization, ensure statutory compliance, mentor teams, and support strategic financial decision-making.

I am a driven accounting and finance professional with over 14 years managing financial operations, project accounting, and business support across real estate, hospitality, and corporate entities. I have overseen budgets exceeding Kshs. 250 Million, implemented accounting systems and ISO 9001:2015 quality management frameworks, and delivered efficiency gains such as reducing month-end close from 12 to 7 days and improving reporting accuracy by 20%.

I lead cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, and produce actionable financial reporting to support executive decision-making and secure financing for developments. I seek senior finance or accounting leadership opportunities where my skills in budgeting, tax and statutory compliance, risk management, and process optimization can drive organizational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Accountant

Current

Amazon Consultants Ltd

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Oversaw full-cycle accounting and payroll for multiple sister companies, implemented automation and internal controls that reduced processing errors by 22% and shortened month-end close from 12 to 7 days.

Financial Reporting Month End Close Accounts Payable Payroll Processing Internal Controls Budgeting Financial Analysis

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Assistant Project Manager

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Amazon Projects Ltd

Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Directed financial planning and cost control for construction projects totaling Kshs. 466M, delivering major developments within 5% of budget and reducing payment processing delays by 30%.

Project Accounting Cost Control Financial Forecasting Accounts Payable Stakeholder Management

Property Manager

Nozama Ltd

Jan 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Managed tenant relations, lease administration and property maintenance while preparing monthly financial reports and budgets to control operational expenditures and tax obligations.

Property Management Lease Administration Tenant Relations Budgeting Rent Collection Vendor Management Maintenance Coordination Financial Reporting

Accountant

Davis Centre Ltd

Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Maintained financial records and payroll for hotel operations, developed budgets and forecasts that improved operational efficiency by 15% and ensured zero penalties on statutory filings.

Financial Reporting Payroll Processing Budgeting Cash Flow Analysis Tax Compliance Cost Optimization

Accountant

Universal Marketing Insurance Agencies Ltd

Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting, prepared monthly financial statements and variance analyses, and implemented process improvements that reduced processing time by 20% and achieved an unqualified audit opinion.