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Janestella Gathura

@janestellagathura

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Accounting consultant at Kago Kagwi and Associates who audited 65+ institutions and supports financial compliance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior accounting role where I can apply my financial management and tax administration expertise, particularly in stakeholder management, systems design, and financial transformation in a dynamic, tech-driven environment.

At Kago Kagwi and Associates, I execute external audit assignments for institutions across Kenya and Ethiopia, including schools, hospitals, and donor-funded programmes. I assess financial controls and statements, including expenditure schedules submitted to development partners such as the World Bank.

In this consulting role, I also investigate records for Kenya Roads Board projects and review financial manuals and operational procedures. My audit findings and recommendations have enhanced financial reporting and institutional oversight.

At Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd., I prepared statutory financial statements and cash-flow projections in line with IFRS and GAAP. I improved documentation review, systems design, and reporting processes, reducing audit preparation timelines by 21%.

Earlier at Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd., I prepared financial forecasts and supported budget planning, improving forecast accuracy by 18%. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration, a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Management Science, and the CPA-K certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Accounting Consultant

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Kago Kagwi and Associates

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Executed external audit assignments for over 65 institutions across Kenya and Ethiopia, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and statutory requirements. Coordinated audit engagements and delivered findings that enhanced financial reporting and institutional oversight.

External Audits Financial Control Governance Compliance Stakeholder Management Payroll Audits General Ledger Reconciliation Financial Reporting

Career Break

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Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 (8 months)

Took a planned career break to reassess long-term career objectives and explore new opportunities within accounting and finance. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and industry best practices.

Senior Accountant

Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd.

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Directed preparation of statutory financial statements and cash-flow projections in compliance with IFRS and GAAP. Managed tax compliance, reduced audit preparation timelines by 21%, and mentored finance personnel.

IFRS US GAAP Financial Reporting Tax Compliance VAT Withholding Tax Corporate Tax Budgeting Forecasting Financial Analysis Payroll Management General Ledger Reconciliation IAS 16 Mentorship

Accounts Supervisor

Eastern Produce Kenya Ltd.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Produced monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and corporate policies. Improved forecast accuracy by 18% and reduced ledger posting discrepancies by 15% through process improvements.