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Marks Oeta

@marksoeta

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Strategic finance professional translating complex data into actionable reporting, forecasting, and decision support.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance role where I can own month-end close, forecasting, and KPI-driven decision support—partnering across teams and ensuring strong IFRS and tax compliance. I want a collaborative environment that values clear, actionable insights.

I’m a strategic and analytical accounting finance professional with over 4 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, month-end reporting, and business partnering. I’m currently serving as a Finance Executive, strengthening month-end close accuracy and ensuring timely, decision-ready reporting.

I’m highly skilled in advanced Excel modeling, budgeting, and quarterly forecasting—turning complex financial data into actionable insights for operational effectiveness. I also handle ad-hoc financial reporting with KPI, revenue, and expense tracking, supporting executive decision-making.

My background spans Finance Executive, Acting Finance Manager, Accountant, and audit roles at EKV & Associates. I’ve led product pricing and profitability analysis, performed deep-dive variance analysis, supported reconciliations and transaction verification, and prepared IFRS-aligned financial statements and audit schedules.

I thrive in remote and hybrid work environments, partnering cross-functionally to translate raw data into recommendations. I’m equally focused on compliance—ensuring KRA & TRA tax adherence, IFRS standards (including IFRS 17), and corporate governance—while communicating financial concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Executive

Current

Jim Africa Exhibitions Limited

Apr 2026 - Present (3 months)

Supported month-end close, reviewed financial results, and resolved variances to ensure data integrity. Produced executive financial statements and KPI, revenue, and expense reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decisions.

Month End Close Executive Reporting KPI Tracking Revenue Reporting Expense Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Ad Hoc Financial Reporting Business Partnering Tax Compliance Regulatory Compliance Quickbooks Hyperion T24 Banking System

Acting Finance Manager

Ephron Industries Limited

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026 (5 months)

Drove short- and long-term financial strategies by analyzing business drivers and aligning performance with corporate objectives. Led product pricing initiatives and produced monthly management accounts with variance analysis and KPI tracking for executive review.

Financial Strategy Forecasting Resource Allocation Business Planning Pricing Analysis Profitability Analysis Monthly Management Accounts KPI Tracking Corporate Compliance

Accountant

Ephron Industries Limited

May 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Executed month-end analysis and reporting, including detailed reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances. Prepared management accounts and variance reports and supported product costing and pricing processes for leadership.

Cash Balance Verification Product Costing Pricing Analysis Management Accounting Variance Reports

Audit Senior

EKV & Associates

Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 (7 months)

Prepared financial statements in alignment with IFRS and analyzed complex financial data and operational variances to support client decision-making. Built audit schedules and management accounts to translate financial information into actionable insights for client strategy and growth.

IFRS Financial Analysis Operational Variance Analysis Audit Scheduling Management Accounting Decision Support

Audit Assistant

EKV & Associates

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Prepared management accounting records with insight into financial performance and operational KPIs. Supported payroll processing and statutory deductions, and analyzed bank statements to identify patterns and discrepancies to reinforce internal controls.

Management Accounting KPI Tracking Payroll Processing Internal Controls

Intern / Attaché

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)

Completed an internship/attaché role at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance Option

2022 - 2026

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Finance option at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Option

2018 - 2022

Grade: Upper Second Class Honors

Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting option at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, completed with an Upper Second Class Honours.