Janet Wanjiku

Handle end-to-end bookkeeping, prepare monthly management accounts, manage payroll and statutory filings, and oversee tax compliance in accordance with UK regulations. Support annual statutory audits and provide financial advisory on internal controls and process improvements.

Provided counseling services to children in a remand home, applying psychological principles to support their well-being.

Supported multinational organizations in delivering timely month-end and year-end financial reporting and group consolidation processes. Conducted root-cause analysis, provided technical guidance on consolidation and intercompany eliminations, and acted as a trusted escalation point for high-impact reporting challenges.

Volunteered as a psychologist at a national teaching and referral hospital, providing psychological support and assessment.

Led implementation of AARO Group reporting software across 10 international entities, cutting reporting timelines by 23% for EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. Consolidated and analyzed accounting data, conducted monthly performance reviews, developed annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, and managed cost allocations and intercompany charges per transfer pricing guidelines.

Orchestrated regional period-end close, consolidations, and group reporting, reducing discrepancies by 17% through structured process control. Prepared and distributed timely financial reports, analyzed operational drivers using KPI benchmarking, and conducted virtual forecast and variance review sessions across East and Southern Africa.

Managed group financial planning and analysis activities across Kenya and Tanzania, supporting strategic decision-making and financial reporting.

Conducted internal audits across Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya, ensuring compliance and strengthening internal controls.

Pursued a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, focusing on psychological principles to enhance leadership and organizational culture.

Completed the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) program, covering advanced accounting, finance, and taxation.

Earned a Diploma in Management Accounting, focusing on strategic management and financial decision-making.

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a Finance major, building a strong foundation in financial principles and business management.