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John Kirikiru

@johnkirikiru

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I lead insurance operations, finance, integrations, and governance across complex businesses.

Kenya

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I've led operations at MUA Insurance Kenya, overseeing reinsurance, underwriting, claims, IT efficiencies, market intelligence, and CEO-level responsibilities during absences.

I previously led the integration of Saham Assurance Kenya into MUA, coordinating business transfers, investment transfers, reinsurance arrangements, IT-system integration, data migration, and the move from G Suite to Microsoft Office 365.

Across Saham Assurance and Jubilee Insurance, I've managed finance, investment portfolios, financial reporting, internal controls, budgets, audits, tax compliance, risk, and strategic planning. I bring more than 30 years of insurance, accounting, internal audit, change management, and corporate governance experience.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Operations Officer

MUA Insurance Kenya Ltd

Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Oversaw business operations to achieve target efficiencies and compliance with internal operational manuals. Managed reinsurance, underwriting, claims, and IT operational efficiencies.

Operations Management Reinsurance Underwriting Claims Management IT Operations Market Intelligence Strategic Planning Compliance

Head of Business Integration

MUA Insurance Kenya Ltd

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022 (8 months)

Led the integration of Saham Assurance Kenya business into MUA (K) Ltd, including training staff, migrating data, and transferring assets. Managed the transfer of life assurance funds and coordinated reinsurance treaty harmonization.

M&A Change Management Data Migration IT Integration Financial Reporting Reinsurance Project Management

Head of Finance

Saham Assurance Company Kenya Limited

Jan 2014 - Jul 2021 (7 years 6 months)

Managed financial management, reporting, and accounting activities. Implemented corporate financial strategies, oversaw regulatory risk compliance, and managed tax compliance and external audits.

Financial Management Financial Reporting Strategic Planning Risk Management Tax Compliance Internal Controls Investment Management Budgeting Forecasting Credit Control

Chief Accountant

The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited

Jan 2008 - Oct 2014 (6 years 9 months)

Produced monthly management accounts and implemented the finance department balanced scorecard. Prepared quarterly board papers and annual budgets, and coordinated external audits.

Financial Reporting Management Accounting Budgeting Internal Controls External Audit Coordination Tax Compliance Financial Statements

Accountant

The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008 (3 years 11 months)

Prepared monthly management accounts and statutory returns. Involved in annual budgeting and financial statement preparation, and filed government taxes and VAT returns.

Management Accounting Statutory Reporting Budgeting Financial Statements Treasury Management Bank Reconciliation

Internal Auditor

The Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited

Jan 1994 - Apr 2005 (11 years 3 months)

Managed appraisal of internal control environment and systems, prepared audit plans, and conducted detailed audit assignments in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mauritius.

Internal Audit Risk Assessment Audit Planning Internal Controls Audit Reporting Compliance

Assistant Accountant

Access Insurance Company of Kenya

Jan 1992 - May 1994 (2 years 4 months)

Headed the internal checking section in the finance department, managed debtor reconciliations, prepared payroll, and verified vouchers and cheques.

Accounting Internal Controls Reconciliations Payroll

School Bursar

Mt. Kinangop Girls Secondary School

Jan 1990 - Jan 1992 (2 years)

Responsible for all accounting and finance functions at the school, oversaw non-teaching staff, managed procurement and inventory, and prepared payroll.

Accounting Financial Management Procurement Inventory Management Payroll Statutory Reporting