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Patrick Okoa

@patrickokoa

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Senior Accountant with 6+ years' experience driving accurate reporting, tax compliance, and financial controls.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can lead reporting and controls, drive ERP/ process improvements, mentor teams, and support strategic decision-making in a growth-oriented, compliant organization.

I am a Senior Accountant with over six years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance, including three years in supervisory roles. I deliver accurate reconciliations, timely management accounts, and ensure compliance with IFRS and Kenya tax laws.

My background includes leading month-end close, managing accounts payable/receivable, overseeing ERP migrations, and preparing interim and final audits. I have improved financial reporting processes by 20% and implemented internal controls that reduced operational costs by 23%.

I am proficient in NetSuite Oracle, Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Tally, Sage, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Pivot, BPC). I am committed to operational efficiency, supporting management decision-making, and driving continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Finance Manager

Current

Mwananchi Credit Limited

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Manage loan portfolio performance and disbursements, oversee reconciliations and accounts payable, and lead monthly financial close and tax filings to ensure timely, accurate statutory reporting.

Financial Reporting Reconciliations Tax Compliance Accounts Payable Cash Management NetSuite Microsoft Excel Mpesa Reconciliation

Senior Accountant

Moore JVB LLP

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Oversaw record-to-report processes, performed month-end close and variance analysis, prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements, and supervised junior accountants to improve reporting accuracy.

IFRS Month End Close General Ledger Financial Reporting Reconciliations Tax Management Team Supervision Quickbooks

Audit Semi-Senior

Moore JVB LLP

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared audit deliverables, conducted financial analysis and internal control reviews, and coordinated audit engagements to ensure IFRS and tax compliance.

Audit Internal Controls Financial Analysis IFRS Journal Entries Audit Reporting

Account Assistant

Capet Management Service Ltd.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing monthly financial reports to support operational finance and budgeting processes.

Bookkeeping Financial Reporting Excel Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Bachelor (Hons) of Science in Applied Accounting, Applied Accounting

Activities and societies: ACCA advanced level certification; Oxford Brookes University/ACCA body program

Completed ACCA advanced level certification and the Bachelor (Hons) of Science in Applied Accounting through the Strathmore University / Oxford Brookes University ACCA program.