DODerrik Onchaba Orina
@derrikonchabaorina
Strategic ACCA-qualified Senior Accountant with international experience.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic and results-driven ACCA-qualified Senior Accountant with over 9 years of international experience across Kenya, UAE, and Uganda. My expertise lies in financial leadership, including budgeting, investor reporting, audit readiness, and cash flow optimization. I have a proven track record of success in implementing SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics, which has significantly enhanced financial operations and reporting efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to build and lead finance teams, implement internal controls, and align financial operations with business strategy. At Kitchens & Beyond Ltd, I improved reporting timelines by 20% through automation and delivered a 25% reporting efficiency improvement via ERP integration. My commitment to excellence has consistently driven results and fostered a culture of accountability and transparency within the teams I lead.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Kitchens & Beyond Ltd
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Oversaw full-cycle finance operations for a multi-location entity using SAP B1, delivering a 25% reporting efficiency improvement through ERP integration. Prepared management reports, budgets, forecasts, and investor updates while leading partner finance coordination and ensuring IFRS compliance.
Financial Accountant
Desbro Engineering Ltd
Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Managed fund disbursements to sub-recipients, ensuring timely and accurate resource allocation and supporting the development of standard accounting operating procedures. Monitored expenditures, prepared variance reports, and assisted in external audits, maintaining asset registers and updating financial systems.
Accountant
Royal City Hotel Ltd
Nov 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)
Maintained financial records, prepared statutory financial statements, and processed payroll while managing payables/receivables and conducting bank reconciliations. Implemented cost control strategies to enhance financial efficiency and assisted in audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown
MSC Finance, Finance
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance. This ongoing program is enhancing advanced financial knowledge and analytical skills.
OUOxford Brookes University
BSc in Applied Accounting, Applied Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting. This program provided a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
A(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Fellow Member (FCCA), Accounting
Achieved Fellow Member status with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). This certification demonstrates advanced expertise in accounting and finance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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