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James Runyowa

@jamesrunyowa

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Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant driving accurate reporting and governance.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead audits or group reporting, improve controls and efficiency, mentor teams, and contribute to strategic financial decision-making in a collaborative, growth-focused organisation.

I am a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) with over 12 years of experience in auditing, financial management, and reporting across Financial Services, Biopharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and FMCG sectors.

I have proven technical expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP and PCAOB standards, and a strong track record leading multinational audit engagements and preparing consolidated statutory financial statements.

My work blends hands-on audit and accounting skills with treasury, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls analysis, and corporate governance; I coach and develop teams to improve compliance, efficiency and sustainable performance.

I am proficient with Advanced Microsoft Excel, VBA, QuickBooks, SAP and Oracle, and I bring a results-driven, client-focused approach to delivering timely, high-quality financial reporting and audit outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Audit Senior

Current

KPMG

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Lead multiple multinational statutory audit engagements (US GAAP/PCAOB/UK GAAP/IFRS) and coordinate member firms globally to deliver consistent audits while supervising teams and liaising with clients from planning to completion.

US GAAP IFRS PCAOB Audit Plans Team Leadership

Audit Senior

PKF Auditors

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Planned and oversaw audit processes, optimised audit efficiency and compliance, performed risk and control assessments, and reviewed team deliverables to ensure timely completion of audit reports.

Risk Assessment Internal Controls Audit & Compliance Client Management Audit Reporting

Group Reporting Accountant

Greystone Consulting Group

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared consolidated IFRS statutory and monthly management accounts, led budgeting and treasury/working capital management, analysed performance vs KPIs and supported strategic projects to improve profitability and liquidity.

IFRS Management Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Treasury Management KPI Analysis Internal Controls

Senior Accountant

Iohannis Eliade’s Chartered Accountants

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Managed and executed financial and performance audits, prepared consolidated financial statements, coached junior staff, and provided IFRS technical advice while improving internal controls and reporting quality.

Financial Audit IFRS Financial Consolidation Audit Management Internal Controls Staff Development Financial Analysis

Associate Consultant

Naphtali Holdings

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)

Executed day-to-day accounting for clients, prepared reconciliations and financial schedules, supported month-end/year-end close and assisted with tax audits and financial statement preparation.

Accounting Reconciliations Financial Statements Month End Close Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Chartered Accountancy

Achieved Fellowship (FCCA) status with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, demonstrating advanced professional competence in accounting and audit.