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Dickens Odhiambo

@dickensodhiambo

Project Manager and finance professional delivering efficient, on-budget projects through risk control and strong stakeholder leadership.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead end-to-end project delivery and financial performance—driving cost control, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication to deliver measurable, on-budget results.

I’m a highly analytical Finance professional and Project Manager with hands-on experience leading large-scale projects across various sectors. I direct the full project lifecycle—from initiation through closure—ensuring high-quality deliverables while keeping teams aligned and motivated.

In my roles at Passive Kenya Limited, I’ve led multifunctional project teams, prepared and maintained complex project budgets, and tracked costs to ensure financial goals are met. I also focus on proactive risk assessment and mitigation, using weekly meetings and clear reporting to manage expectations with clients, vendors, contractors, and senior leadership.

Before Project Management, I built a strong financial foundation as a Project Accountant and in accounts receivable/payable roles at companies including American Towers Kenya Corporation Limited and EatonTowers Kenya Limited. This blend of finance and delivery experience helps me optimize resource allocation, improve project efficiency, support documentation and reporting, and recommend cost-saving measures with credibility.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager

Passive Kenya Limited

Nov 2021 - Aug 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Directed all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs. Managed complex project budgets, led weekly stakeholder meetings, and coordinated risk mitigation and project documentation.

Lifecycle Management Budgeting Risk Management Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Quality Assurance Microsoft Project

Project Accountant

Passive Kenya Limited

Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Developed and monitored project budgets and forecasts in partnership with the Project Manager. Produced financial reports for management, supported billing and revenue recognition, and performed financial performance evaluations to recommend cost-saving measures.

Budget Management Financial Reporting Forecasting Billing Support Revenue Recognition Compliance Reporting

Accounts Receivable Specialist

American Towers Kenya Corporation Limited

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)

Managed accounts receivable by reminding clients of outstanding invoices and resolving billing discrepancies. Processed accounts and incoming payments, prepared invoices and bank deposits, and generated AR status reports in line with company policies.

Accounts Receivable Payment Processing Financial Reporting Data Verification Cash Application

Accounts Payables Specialist

Eaton Towers Kenya Limited

Feb 2019 - Dec 2019 (10 months)

Processed vendor invoices and ensured timely, accurate payments by reconciling vendor accounts to goods and services received. Served as the main contact for AP inquiries, streamlined invoice approvals with procurement, and prepared supporting documentation for audits.

Accounts Payable Vendor Reconciliation Invoice Processing Payment Processing Journal And Ledger Posting

Accounts Clerk

Raila Educational Centre

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Maintained daily cashbook records, updated students’ fee registers, and completed receipt book analysis. Prepared monthly trial balances, performed bank reconciliation, and supported expenditure vouching and cheque/banking activities.

Fee Register Management Bank Reconciliation Trial Balances Cash Book Maintenance

Finance Assistant Intern

General Printers Limited

Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 (3 months)

Supported finance operations by maintaining structured filing for payment and petty cash vouchers. Assisted with bank statement reconciliation, supported accounts payable/receivable tasks, mailed balance confirmations, and entered client data into company software.

Petty Cash Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Data Entry