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Fridah Kariuki

@fridahkariuki

Accounting & Financial Analysis Specialist translating full-cycle accounting into actionable, cross-border insights for leaders and auditors.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote, cross-border accounting and financial analysis work where I can own forecasting, reporting, and controls—delivering audit-ready insights for leadership, auditors, and funders with a strong focus on compliance and decision support.

I’m an Accounting & Financial Analysis Specialist with 9+ years across full-cycle accounting, financial modelling, and donor-funded projects. I build forecasting models, strengthen internal controls, and turn financial data into clear insights for leadership, auditors, and funders—often working independently across time zones.

Currently, I support a US-based construction firm and a UK-based logistics company in parallel, handling AP, reconciliations, and management reporting while designing administrative systems that streamline financial record-keeping and workflows. I’m comfortable delivering month-end close support and compliance-ready outputs in remote, cross-border settings.

Earlier, I managed end-to-end accounting for a $10M USAID-funded portfolio with full GAAP and donor compliance, achieving zero compliance findings over a 6-year tenure. I also designed cash flow forecasting models that became the primary liquidity planning tool, and I’ve led audit-ready reporting through weekly reconciliations, GL posting reviews, and structured schedules. My credentials include CPA Part I & II and ALX Data Analytics, and I bring a data-driven approach to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI performance dashboards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Part-Time Finance Consultant

Current

Locker 9 Limited

Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)

Prepared management reports, budgets, and cash flow projection models for leadership decision-making. Designed and implemented administrative systems to streamline financial record-keeping and reporting workflows.

Management Reporting Budgeting Financial Reporting

Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

Current

Construct Ohio

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Managed the accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense tracking. Performed multi-platform reconciliations and supported timely month-end close and reporting in line with US GAAP.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Vendor Payment Tracking Expense Reporting Reconciliations Month End Closing US GAAP Ledger Reconciliation

Finance Lead - Accounting Ops

Beneath the Baobabs

Jan 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 10 months)

Oversaw full-cycle accounting across AP, AR, and GL with ongoing reconciliations and monthly management reporting. Built cash flow forecasting models for liquidity planning and designed payroll/tax models and internal controls to improve audit readiness.

Full Cycle Accounting AR G L Reconciliations Management Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting Liquidity Planning scenario analysis Internal Controls Audit Readiness

Accounting and Internal Audit

Recours Global HR Ltd

May 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 8 months)

Managed end-to-end accounting for a $10M USAID-funded portfolio with full GAAP and donor compliance. Produced audit-ready reconciliations and schedules and delivered budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for management.

End To End Accounting Donor Compliance US GAAP Reconciliations Audit Ready Schedules Budgeting Forecasting Performance Analysis

Finance & Administration Officer

Joy Divine Children's Home

Feb 2014 - Feb 2016 (2 years)

Handled accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ensured compliance with procurement, tax, and financial policies.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Reconciliations Financial Reporting Procurement Compliance Tax Compliance Financial Compliance