Throughout my career, I have served as a trusted financial partner, working closely with management, auditors, clients, and distributed teams across multiple business environments. I bring a detail-driven approach to managing complex financial workflows, resolving discrepancies, and translating accounting data into clear, reliable information for decision-making. My focus remains on establishing transparent, automated reporting frameworks that empower executives with real-time financial clarity and absolute audit readiness.
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Esther Ochola
@estherochola
Accounting professional with 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and multi-client portfolio management.
KenyaExperience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
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Current
Portfolio Accountant
Shah Bhasin & Associates
Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of corporate clients across engineering, automotive, consulting, financial services, technology, and other sectors. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, reconcile bank accounts, and ensure statutory compliance and audit readiness.
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Bookkeeper
Eleos Grants & Consulting Services
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Managed full-cycle bookkeeping, keeping ledger records 100% accurate. Moved financial data from Google Sheets to QuickBooks Online, saving 30% of data entry time, and closed monthly books four days faster by linking automated bank feeds.
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Bookkeeper
Utah Mountain Star Jr
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Set up new client accounts in QuickBooks Online, creating standard layouts that made onboarding 25% faster. Processed accounts payable and receivable, handling over $150,000 in monthly bills with zero late fees, and produced trial balances and financial statements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance at Kenyatta University.
Intuit
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification, Accounting
Earned the QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification from Intuit.
Xero
Advanced Xero Certification, Accounting
Earned the Advanced Xero Certification from Xero.
Kenyatta University
Leadership & Professional Development Program, Leadership
Completed the Leadership & Professional Development Program at Kenyatta University.
Udemy
Certified in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting
Earned certification in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) from Udemy.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
30k+ USD
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