Maureen Ochola
@maureenochola1
I lead finance, FP&A, controls, and credit risk decisions that strengthen performance and governance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I've led FP&A, financial reporting, compliance, and Board-level decision support at KWFT Bancassurance Intermediary Limited, delivering IFRS financial statements and CBK regulatory returns with 100% on-time submission.
I build budgets, forecasts, cash-flow models, variance analysis, and Power BI dashboards that give leaders clear visibility into performance, liquidity, and emerging margin risks.
Across Kenya Women Micro Finance Bank, I managed credit risk and portfolio quality, exercised KES 1,000,000 delegated credit approval authority, and assessed lending facilities exceeding KES 500,000.
Most recently, I managed remote finance operations at Otieno, Yogo, Ojuro & Co. Advocates, strengthening reconciliations, reporting accuracy, financial controls, and cash-flow visibility through QuickBooks Online and digital workflows.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Otieno, Yogo, Ojuro & Co. Advocates
Nov 2024 - Jul 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Managed day-to-day finance operations and remote financial reporting, providing Partners with accurate financial insights, cash-flow visibility, reconciliations and strong accounting controls through cloud-based finance and collaboration tools.
Senior Finance Manager
KWFT Bancassurance Intermediary Limited
Dec 2020 - Oct 2024 (3 years 10 months)
Led FP&A, financial reporting, budgeting, controls, compliance and performance management, using digital finance and collaboration tools to support management and Board-level decision-making.
Senior Credit Risk Manager
Kenya Women Micro Finance Bank
Feb 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 10 months)
Managed credit risk, portfolio quality, lending controls and Board Credit Committee reporting, using financial analysis and digital reporting tools to support sound lending and risk decisions.
Regional Accountant
Kenya Women Micro Finance Bank
Feb 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Managed regional accounting, budgeting, reconciliations, expenditure, portfolio reporting and operational controls while coordinating financial activities across multiple operational units.
Assistant Accountant
Kenya Women Micro Finance Bank
May 2002 - Feb 2008 (5 years 9 months)
Supported accounting, reconciliations, expense management, financial schedules and branch operations while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting timely reporting.
Accountant
Utalii House College
Jan 2001 - Apr 2002 (1 year 3 months)
Managed student fee accounting, reconciliations and payroll-related financial administration while maintaining accurate financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strathmore University
CPA(K), Accounting
Earned the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K)) qualification.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
College of Insurance
Certificate of Proficiency, Insurance
Earned the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) from the College of Insurance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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