Mark Onyango
@markonyango
Finance and Accounting Consultant helping businesses improve cash-flow visibility and strengthen financial controls.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At WPP Scangroup PLC, I progressed from Accounts Assistant to Accounts Receivable Executive and Senior Accountant, building experience across the finance cycle. As Senior Accountant, I corrected recurring reconciliation issues that reduced month-end adjustments by 15%, and supported audit work that helped close queries within seven working days.
As an Accounts Receivable Executive, I managed a portfolio of approximately KES 200 million and helped reduce overdue receivables by 25%. Today, as a Finance & Accounting Consultant, I provide bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax-compliance support, and audit preparation to small and mid-sized businesses, helping owners improve cash-flow visibility and strengthen financial controls.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance & Accounting Consultant
Self employed
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Provide bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting, tax-compliance support and audit preparation for small and mid-sized businesses.
Help business owners improve cash-flow visibility and strengthen financial controls
Senior Accountant at WPP SCANGROUP PLC
WPP-Scangroup
Dec 2020 - Apr 2024 (3 years 4 months)
Managed core accounting activities and supported accurate, timely financial reporting.
Supported tax management and compliance activities in line with internal procedures and applicable requirements.
Prepared reconciliations, investigated variances, and resolved account discrepancies.
Provided end-to-end support for internal, external, and KRA audit processes.
Applied advanced Excel analysis to im
Accounts Receivable Executive at WPP Scangroup PLC
WPP-Scangroup
Jun 2015 - Nov 2020 (5 years 5 months)
Managed accounts receivable processes, including customer account follow-up, reconciliations, and dispute resolution.
Supported credit administration activities and helped maintain sound collection and account-management practices.
Partnered with internal teams and customers to resolve billing and payment issues promptly.
Produced receivables analysis and reports to support cash-flow visibility an
Accounts Assistant at WPP Scangroup PLC
WPP-Scangroup
Aug 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 9 months)
Supported day-to-day accounting operations across accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Processed financial records, performed reconciliations, and maintained accurate supporting documentation.
Assisted with finance reporting, compliance activities, and audit preparation.
Built a strong foundation in financial controls, stakeholder service, and end-to-end finance operations
Accounts Assistant - Cocacola Chaywa Operations
Consumer Connect
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Supported accounting and finance administration for Coca-Cola Chaywa Operations.
Assisted with transaction processing, account reconciliations, recordkeeping, and finance reporting.
Helped maintain accurate and timely financial documentation.
Management Trainee
Consumer Connect
Feb 2010 - Jan 2011 (11 months)
Completed structured exposure to business and finance operations.
Developed foundational skills in accounting support, reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement
Internship
Cocacola juices
Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 (6 months)
Worked as Internship at Cocacola juices.
student
United States International University - Africa
Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years)
International Business Administration(IBA)
Senator Keg Distribution Field Trainer
Total Training Packages Ltd
Oct 2008 - Dec 2008 (2 months)
Worked as Senator Keg Distribution Field Trainer at Total Training Packages Ltd.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Save Time and Money and Increase Productivity
Jul 2022
15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
Jul 2022
Emerging Financial Risk Management
Jul 2022
Accounting Foundations: Understanding the Accounting Cycle and Accrual-Basis Accounting
Sep 2022
How to Crush Self-Doubt and Build Self-Confidence
Jul 2022
KASNEB
Proffesional course, Accounting and Finance
2014 - 2018
Certified Public Accountant Of Kenya
United States International University
usiu, international business administration
2005 - 2009
BSc International Business Administration
St Mary's School Yala
High School
1999 - 2002
KASNEB
CPA
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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