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Irene Wanjiku

@irenewanjiku1

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Strategic finance leader with over 10 years of experience.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my financial expertise while fostering team growth and driving strategic initiatives.

I am a strategic and dynamic Finance Leader with over 10 years of experience steering financial operations across Africa, the USA, and Europe. My expertise lies in financial management, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership. I am passionate about empowering teams and fostering financial excellence, which has allowed me to build high-performing finance teams that deliver strategic insights driving organizational growth.

In my recent role as Global Head of Finance at Asaak Group, I strengthened communication between finance and other departments, improving collaboration and alignment with company goals. I led the implementation of a new ERP system, enhancing efficiency and data visibility within the finance department. My previous experience as Group Chief Accountant at Ampersand Group involved providing strategic financial leadership, preparing accurate financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards across multiple countries.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Audit Assistant

Nafisa and Alibhai Company Ltd

Jun 2025 - Jun 2025 (0 months)

Checked and reconciled bank deposits and payments, ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Performed bookkeeping for clients and prepared financial statements.

Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance Financial Statements Internal Controls

Global Head of Finance

Asaak Group

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Strengthened communication between finance and other departments, improving collaboration and alignment with company goals. Consolidated monthly group reports, providing senior management with critical financial insights for strategic decision-making.

Financial Reporting ERP Implementation Strategic Planning Data Analysis Cross Functional Collaboration

Group Chief Accountant

Ampersand Group

May 2021 - Jun 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Provided strategic financial leadership and guidance to the organization's accounting team and senior management. Prepared, analyzed, and presented accurate and timely financial reports, including consolidated reports for directors and investors.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Tax Compliance Team Management IFRS GAAP

Assistant Manager

PKF Consulting Ltd

Feb 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Managed accounting services for 17 clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS and tax laws. Supervised and developed a team of 8 staff, enhancing operational efficiency by 25%.

Accounting IFRS Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Team Supervision

Consultant Supervisor

PKF Consulting Limited

Aug 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years)

Led maintenance of clients' accounting systems and prepared IFRS-compliant financial reports. Conducted tax health checks and compliance reviews, mitigating client tax risks.

Accounting Systems IFRS Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Risk Mitigation

Audit Senior

PKF Rwanda Ltd

Jul 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year)

Planned and executed audits for 24 clients, prepared IFRS-based financial statements. Delivered internal control assessments and risk analysis for client organizations.

IFRS Financial Statements Internal Controls Risk Analysis