Irene Kiama

I’m a driven Accounting Professional with over 13 years of progressive experience across relationship management, financial reporting, credit analysis, and full-cycle accounting. I’ve managed banking portfolios valued at over KES 500 million and led end-to-end financial operations for businesses, combining accuracy with practical decision support.

In my personal banking role at Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd, I elevated portfolio performance by proactively managing risk/exposure for assigned clients, contributing to a 95% on-time repayment rate. I authored and presented credit applications to the Credit Committee with rigorous verification against KYC and regulatory requirements—maintaining zero compliance breaches—and I collaborated with legal teams to perfect securities across over 150 credit facilities. When debts became delinquent, I restructured them in the interest of both the corporation and customers, recovering items pledged as security for over 20 non-performing loans.

Earlier, as an Accountant at Urban Fresh Ventures Ltd., I strengthened cash flow visibility through accurate monthly cashflow statements, processed and verified 500+ sales documents monthly, and ensured timely VAT monitoring for statutory submissions. I also maintained a fixed asset register for 100+ capital assets and executed monthly bank and MPESA reconciliations by resolving 15+ discrepancies per month to protect ledger accuracy. I bring that same compliance-first mindset—paired with tools like QuickBooks, SAP FICO, and Bankers Realm—to deliver reliable reporting, tight controls, and operational efficiency in remote or hybrid finance environments.