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Edwin Kio Gitau

@edwinkiogitau

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Finance & accounting leader (CPA-K) driving ERP, compliance, and reporting improvements.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance roles where I can lead ERP and reporting improvements, strengthen donor compliance, and drive forecasting and policy reforms in collaborative, impact-focused organizations.

I am a Finance & Accounting Leader (CPA-K) with 14+ years' experience across fintech, NGOs, and corporate environments, with a strong record in ERP implementation, donor compliance, FP&A, and financial reporting. I have delivered measurable results—automating merchant settlements to reduce processing from two days to four hours, clearing a three-year statutory audit backlog in two months, and improving reporting accuracy and timeliness by over 30%.

I lead cross-functional initiatives to strengthen internal controls, integrate financial systems (QuickBooks, Sage 200 Evolution, Sage 50, Tally), and embed financial data into donor dashboards to improve project monitoring and funding decisions. I seek roles where I can drive systemic financial reforms, enhance accountability, and support sustainable program delivery through improved forecasting, policy design, and operational finance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grants Accounting & Reporting

Current

Mpala Research Centre

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)

Oversee donor compliance, grant reporting, and financial management for multi-donor programs; streamlined reporting to achieve 100% on-time grant reporting and reduced turnaround time by 25%.

Donor Reporting IFRS Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls Financial Reporting Power BI ERP Integration

Head of Finance

FloCash

Jan 2018 - Jan 2024 (6 years)

Directed financial operations and led ERP rollouts, automating merchant settlement to reduce processing time by 80% and improving audit readiness and compliance through system improvements.

Financial Operations ERP Implementation Quickbooks Payments Tax Compliance Forex Operations Process Automation

Finance Manager

ME Corporation

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Managed corporate finance, reporting, and audits; cleared a three-year statutory audit backlog in two months and improved reporting accuracy and timeliness by over 30%.

Financial Reporting Audit Management ERP Integration Budgeting Cost Control Statutory Compliance

Finance Officer

Secol Engineering

Supported finance operations including compliance and payroll, contributing to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption and an 80% cut in non-compliance costs through controls and process improvements.

Compliance Payroll Cost Control Process Improvement Reporting

Assistant Accountant

UDEK

Provided accounting and compliance support including payroll and ledger maintenance to improve financial accuracy and reporting timeliness.

General Ledger Payroll Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Compliance Financial Reporting

Accountant

JF McCloy

Handled accounting operations, compliance, and ERP support to ensure audit readiness and accurate financial reporting.

Accounting ERP Statutory Compliance Payroll Financial Reporting

Financial Controller

EnergyPak

Led financial control and forecasting initiatives, enhancing forecasting and revenue planning accuracy through system integrations and process reforms.

Financial Control Forecasting Revenue Planning ERP Integration Financial Modelling Internal Controls