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Gladys Thitu

@gladysthitu

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Accounting, finance and operations professional delivering strategic financial stewardship.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance, accounting, or operations role in a growth-focused organisation where I can apply financial reporting, process improvement, and advisory skills to drive efficiency and informed decision-making.

I am a driven accounting, finance, and operations professional with over four years supporting mission-driven organisations and SMEs through accurate financial reporting, payroll administration, procurement oversight, and HR coordination.

I have managed multi-department budgets exceeding KES 35M, streamlined financial workflows, strengthened internal controls, and delivered virtual executive reporting that informed senior leadership decisions.

In roles spanning church operations, freelance consulting, and retail finance, I saved KES 1.2M annually through supplier optimisation and helped an SME improve working capital efficiency by KES 350,000 in six months.

I am proficient with Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP, QuickBooks Online and cloud collaboration tools, and I bring a collaborative, compliance-focused approach to finance, operations, and advisory work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Accountant & Consultant

Current

Freelance

Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)

Built bookkeeping and financial tracking systems for SMEs, improving working capital efficiency by KES 350,000 for one client and managing monthly management accounts and VAT filings for multiple clients.

Bookkeeping Financial Analysis Quickbooks Online Management Accounting Financial Advisory Tax Compliance

Current

Accountant & HR Coordinator

Current

ACK All Saints Naivasha Church

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Managed financial reporting, payroll, procurement and operations for the church, streamlining expense controls to save KES 1.2M annually and strengthening executive decision-making with regular management reports.

Financial Reporting Payroll Processing Budget Management Accounts Payable Staff Supervision

Accounts Assistant & Front Office

Sight Point Optical

Jun 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 2 months)

Processed daily transactions and reconciled cash registers for 400+ daily client entries, maintained AR/AP ledgers, supported month-end close and managed inventory checks to ensure accurate reporting.

Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Ledger Maintenance Cash Handling Inventory Control Customer Service Month End Close

Bank Agent Clerk

KCB / Cooperative / Equity Bank Agent - Classic

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)

Handled agent banking transactions and customer service operations across multiple bank agent outlets, ensuring transaction accuracy and supporting daily cash reconciliation.

Cash Handling Transaction Processing Customer Service Reconciliations Records Management Compliance

Finance Attaché

Kenya Revenue Authority

Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)

Supported tax administration tasks and finance-related duties during attachment, contributing to compliance activities and gaining practical experience in revenue operations.

Tax Compliance VAT Processes Audit Support Data Entry Records Management

Office Assistant

Hari Gakinya & Co. Advocates

Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)

Provided administrative support including document control, client coordination and basic office bookkeeping to support legal practice operations.

Document Control Administrative Coordination Data Entry Records Management client support Bookkeeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chuka University

Bachelor of Commerce, Banking & Finance

2016 - 2019

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Banking and Finance, covering core banking, finance, and commerce subjects to prepare for roles in financial services and accounting.