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Joseph Kitonyi

@josephkitonyi

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Seasoned accountant specializing in financial reporting, analysis, and multi-entity treasury management.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead financial reporting, treasury and controls, drive profitability improvements, and mentor a finance team in a growth-oriented, compliant organization.

I am a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis across manufacturing, engineering, hospitality, health, and construction sectors in East Africa.

As Group Chief Financial Controller, I oversee treasury management, month-end and year-end close, budgeting and forecasting, taxation, internal audit coordination, compliance, and financial strategy across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

I have hands-on experience managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll, statutory filings (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, VAT), intercompany accounting, and implementation of accounting systems including QuickBooks, Tally, Vision, and SAN.

I am also an accomplished academic writer skilled in APA, MLA, Harvard, and Chicago/Turabian citation styles, and I bring a practical, results-driven approach to improving controls, cash flow, and profitability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Chief Financial Controller

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Keton Group

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years)

Oversee group treasury, financial reporting and compliance across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania; led budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to support strategic decisions since Feb 2024.

Financial Reporting Treasury Management Budgeting & Forecasting Tax Compliance Internal Controls Financial Analysis Cash Flow Management Intercompany Accounting

Group Accountant

Electra Recyclers & Systems Ltd

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Managed accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and monthly management reports for multiple related entities; prepared books for audits and implemented recommendations from Jun 2021 to Jan 2024.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Account Reconciliation Management Reporting VAT & PAYE Filing Payroll Credit Control

Accountant

Silver Ltd

Nov 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year)

Managed receivables and credit control activities including payment posting, ledger reconciliations and debtor collections to reduce outstanding debts from Nov 2019 to Nov 2020.

Accounts Receivable Credit Control Payment Processing Debt Collection Account Reconciliation Customer Relations

Accountant

Joy Millers Ltd

May 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Implemented QuickBooks and internal controls, prepared monthly management accounts, costing and stock control to protect margins and ensure production resource utilization from May 2017 to Oct 2019.

Quickbooks Costing Inventory Control Management Reporting Internal Controls Accounts Payable Standard Costing Process Mapping

Accounts Clerk

The Boma Hotel

Jan 2017 - May 2017 (4 months)

Performed bank reconciliations, income audits and inventory control during a six-month internship, improving accuracy of deposits, records and daily inventory reporting in 2017.

Bank Reconciliation Inventory Control Accounts Payable Data Verification Financial Reporting Record keeping

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Kenya Ports Authority

May 2015 - Sep 2015 (4 months)

Recorded and inspected inbound merchandise, maintained shipping documentation and fed shipping data into systems while acting as agent for Chai Trading Co. from May 2015 to Sep 2015.

Inspections Data Entry Bills Of Lading Logistics Coordination