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patrick walter ngigi gathua

@patrickwalterngigiga

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Senior accounting and finance professional with 10+ years' expertise in credit control and financial reporting.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior accounting/finance role in a performance-driven organization where I can lead financial reporting, budgeting and credit management, drive process improvements, mentor staff, and grow into broader finance leadership.

I am a results-driven accounting and finance professional with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, budgeting, credit control and administration. I am a Certified Public Accountant finalist with practical training in audit and project management.

I have worked as a freelance accountant and as a credit controller, supervising teams, improving debt collection processes, preparing statutory and management reports, and maintaining accurate ledgers and reconciliations. I am proficient in QuickBooks, Pastel, Tally, Navision, Quicken and MS Office.

I am focused on delivering quality financial controls, ensuring tax compliance, and supporting strategic planning. I bring disciplined record-keeping, effective stakeholder communication, and a commitment to process improvement and organizational development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Accountant

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Self-Employed

Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Provided monthly financial reporting, budget variance analysis, ledger maintenance and reconciliations for multiple SME clients, improving reporting accuracy and ensuring tax compliance. Developed fixed asset reconciliations and annual credit strategies while participating in branch credit committees.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Reconciliations Tax Compliance Quickbooks Tally Excel

Credit Controller

Twiri Ltd

Jun 2008 - Sep 2014 (6 years 3 months)

Led credit control operations, managing debt collection and negotiating repayment plans to recover overdue receivables. Reviewed creditworthiness, enforced internal controls and advised management on debtor action.

Credit Control Debt Collection Negotiation Reconciliations Debt Reporting Stakeholder Management

Audit Assistant

Kingangi Kamau Co and Associates

Apr 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted statutory audits using approved audit programs, vouching transactions and compiling final financial statements and audit reports. Liaised with clients to resolve audit findings and ensured compliance with accounting standards.

Auditing Financial Statements Vouching Internal Controls