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Diana Nyakundi

@diananyakundi

Finance and accounting professional specializing in IFRS reporting and grant & donor compliance across Kenya and East Africa.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to support mission-driven organizations by owning IFRS-ready reporting, grant & donor compliance, and audit-proof financial processes—partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, forecasting, and statutory compliance.

I’m a finance and accounting professional with 9+ years leading financial operations, reporting, and compliance for businesses and donor-funded organizations across Kenya and East Africa. I build finance systems from the ground up and secure funding through proposal development and donor liaison work, including USD 80,000 and EUR 750,000 awards.

In my current role, I own end-to-end compliance for a Nairobi-based payments company—managing float, payables, general ledger, tax compliance, and payroll. I’m skilled across IFRS accounting, budgeting and forecasting, payroll, tax compliance, and audit support, with hands-on fluency in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Pastel.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance, HR & Admin

Current

Kopo Kopo Inc

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Managed float, payables, and the general ledger for a fintech payments operation, owning tax compliance, bank/paybill reconciliations, and payroll processing. Provided administrative support and shift scheduling alongside core finance responsibilities.

General Ledger Accounts Payable Tax Compliance Bank Reconciliation Payroll Processing Internal Controls Financial Reporting

Current

Volunteer Accountant

Current

Engaji Holdings Ltd

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Maintained books of accounts and filed statutory returns on a pro bono basis for Engaji Holdings Ltd.

Bookkeeping Record keeping Financial Documentation

Chief Accountant

Acacia EPZ Limited

Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 (8 months)

Led financial strategy and oversight for food (gum) manufacturing, liaising with German clients and ensuring EPZA regulatory compliance. Authored a grant proposal securing a USD 80,000 award and contributed to a EUR 750,000 proposal, while building finance, operations, and HR/admin systems from scratch.

IFRS Accounting Budgeting & Forecasting Tax Compliance Audit Support Financial Reporting Stakeholder Management

Senior Accountant

Transport and Lifting Services Limited

Dec 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 5 months)

Owned monthly and year-end close, including bank reconciliations and journal entries supporting the general ledger. Determined tax liabilities, filed returns, maintained compliance, and prepared monthly financial statements while supporting audits end to end.

Month End Close General Ledger Accounting Bank Reconciliation Journal Entries Tax Compliance Financial Statements Audit Support Accounts Reconciliation