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Erickson Mugo

@ericksonmugo

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I am a finance manager driving cost optimization and compliance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance leadership role where I can drive cost optimization, strengthen controls, lead forecasting, and work in a collaborative culture that values process improvement and measurable impact.

I have over 9 years of experience in finance and accounting, leading financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal-control initiatives across hospitality and corporate sectors. I deliver actionable financial insight and drive improvements that support operational decision-making.

I have led initiatives that reduced production costs by 15% and supported regulatory work that contributed to a 60% increase in sales revenue, and I successfully integrated PMS, POS, and accounting systems to enable real-time reporting. I prepare cost/price proposals and pricing volumes with DCAA compliance, and I am progressing through CPA Part 2 to strengthen my technical foundation.

I focus on process improvement, accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and building strong supplier and cross-functional relationships to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Manager

Current

Flamboyant Hotel

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Managed sales reporting, receivables, cash application and statutory filings (PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF), and implemented process improvements to strengthen receivables management and compliance.

Sales Reporting Accounts Receivable Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Quickbooks Process Improvement Internal Controls

Current

Cost & Price Assistant

Current

Planate Management Group

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Lead preparation of cost/price proposals and pricing volumes ensuring DCAA/DCMA compliance; performed cost and profitability analyses to inform pricing strategies and proposal decisions.

Cost Estimation Pricing Strategy DCAA Proposal Management Cost Analysis Quickbooks Sage Pastel Financial Modeling SAGE Pastel

Finance & Administration Officer

Earth Love Limited

Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Implemented financial systems and internal controls, ensured tax and statutory compliance, managed supplier payments, and led month-end close and forecasting to support operational decision-making.

Internal Controls Tax Compliance Accounts Payable Budgeting & Forecasting Month End Close Financial Reporting ERP

Resident Manager

Kijani Hotel

Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 (7 months)

Maintained general ledger, performed month-end close and reconciliations, managed financial systems and compliance, and improved operational financial controls across outlets.

General Ledger Month End Close Reconciliations Internal Controls Financial Systems Compliance Financial Analysis

Senior Accountant & HR Officer

Kijani Hotel

Jul 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Managed supplier relations, payroll processing, reconciliations and produced timely financial reports to inform management decision-making and ensure statutory compliance.

Payroll Processing Supplier Management Reconciliations Financial Reporting GAAP Internal Controls Staff Training

Senior Branch Accountant

Java House Africa

May 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Verified, posted and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, produced error-free financial reports, and analyzed financial results to support management oversight.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Reconciliations Audit Support Cash Management Financial Analysis

Accounts Assistant

Java House Africa

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 (6 months)

Supported accounting operations including invoicing, reconciliations and supplier invoice processing to maintain accurate financial records for the branch.

Bookkeeping Invoicing Reconciliations Data Entry Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable

Tax Accountant/Auditor

Ngigi and Partner’s CPA (K)

Nov 2016 - Sep 2017 (10 months)

Prepared tax filings and supported audit engagements, conducting reconciliations and compliance checks to ensure adherence to tax regulations and accounting standards.

Tax Preparation Audit Support Reconciliations Compliance Financial Reporting GAAP

Accounting Intern

Kenya Wildlife Service

May 2015 - Jul 2015 (2 months)

Supported the accounting department with transactional processing and basic reconciliations during a short-term internship to maintain accurate financial records.

Reconciliations Bookkeeping Data Entry

Volunteer Finance Officer

Ubunifu Lamu Initiative

Provided voluntary finance support, assisting with budgeting, basic accounting tasks and financial record-keeping to support the initiative's operations.

Budgeting Record keeping Accounting Support Reporting Volunteer coordination