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Kristi Kokedima

@kristikokedima

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ACCA-qualified finance professional specializing in reporting, audit, and UK taxation.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead financial reporting and control improvements, partner with senior stakeholders, and progress into internal audit and UK tax advisory within a fast-paced, standards-led environment.

I’m an ACCA-qualified finance professional with deep experience in financial reporting, audit, taxation, and finance process improvement. I’ve supported senior leadership through performance analysis and finance process enhancements, while partnering cross-functionally to enable business growth.

In recent roles, I’ve led month-end and year-end close activities, strengthened financial controls, and prepared IFRS-compliant reporting for multi-entity, multi-currency environments. At Bowe Group, I supported the Finance Director across the full finance function, delivering budgets, rolling forecasts, and monthly management reporting with variance analysis.

I’m also currently pursuing the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualifications, building specialist expertise in internal audit, governance, risk management, and advanced UK taxation. I’ve contributed to ERP delivery and improvement, including a NetSuite to Oracle migration, mentored a finance team of 6, and delivered cost-saving initiatives—earning 92% in ACCA Advanced Taxation and First-Class Honours in Economics and Business Finance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Interim Finance Manager

Bowe Group

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Supported the Finance Director in overseeing the full finance function, ensuring compliance with financial controls and reporting standards. Led budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly management reporting with variance analysis.

Financial Control Financial Reporting Budgeting Rolling Forecasts Management Reporting

Interim Financial Controller

Knotel

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 (2 months)

Covered Financial Controller responsibilities during a vacancy period, overseeing financial reporting and month-end close activities. Produced profitability and performance reporting for senior leadership, identifying cost-saving initiatives and supporting the CFO.

Financial Reporting Month End Close Reconciliations Profitability Analysis performance reporting Cost Saving Initiatives

Senior Accountant (NetSuite to Oracle)

Knotel

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year)

Led the migration of the Accounts Payable process from NetSuite to Oracle ERP and managed end-to-end process validation during implementation. Collaborated with Oracle IT teams and delivered training, while supporting audit processes and providing updates to the CFO.

ERP Migration Accounts Payable NetSuite Oracle Process Validation Testing Data Integrity Audit Support Stakeholder Management Finance Training

Accountant

Knotel

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Managed month-end close activities across a multi-entity environment, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and intercompany journals. Performed reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP, supporting audit preparation and working capital reporting.

Month End Close Accrual Support Prepayments US GAAP IFRS Working Capital Internal Controls Audit Preparation

Accountant

Osborne Accountants

Jun 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Prepared statutory accounts and year-end financial statements for a portfolio of SME clients in line with UK GAAP. Completed VAT, corporation tax, and personal tax returns and supported client adoption of cloud accounting software.

Financial Statements VAT Returns Corporate Tax Personal Tax Cloud Accounting Xero Quickbooks Client Onboarding Client Training

Graduate Accountant

HWB Accountants and Business Advisors

Jun 2017 - May 2018 (11 months)

Prepared statutory accounts, tax computations, and financial statements for a client portfolio while meeting filing deadlines. Supported audit assignments at client sites and maintained accounting documentation using Excel and IRIS.

Statutory Account Filings Financial Statements Audit Support Client Relationship Management Excel S IRIS Financial Documentation

Junior Accountant

Mercury Construction

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 (11 months)

Managed income and expenditure accounts and prepared financial reports for business stakeholders with timely and accurate reporting. Delivered project-level financial analysis to support cost control and operational decision-making across construction projects.

Financial Reporting Cost Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Internal Audit

Currently pursuing the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification, building expertise in internal audit, governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA), Taxation

Currently pursuing the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification to develop advanced expertise in UK taxation and complex tax legislation.

St Clare's, Oxford

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, International Baccalaureate

2011 - 2013

Grade: A | A | A | A | B | B

Completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at St Clare's, Oxford.

Brunel University London

BSc Economics and Business Finance, Economics and Business Finance

2013 - 2016

Grade: First-Class Honours

Activities and societies: Top 5% of programme results (Year 1: 70%, Year 2: 86%, Year 3: 80%).

Completed a BSc in Economics and Business Finance with First-Class Honours.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Accounting

Activities and societies: First-time passes across all papers. High distinction: Advanced Taxation (92%), Financial Reporting (88%), Audit & Assurance (78%), Strategic Business Reporting (77%), Advanced Audit & Assurance (71%).

Fully qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), with strong examination results across the Strategic Professional and related papers.