Paul Osano
@paulosano1
Experienced finance professional specializing in accounting, budgeting, and financial controls.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced finance and accounting professional with over a decade of progressive experience across NGOs, private sector companies, and faith-based organizations. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce and multiple CPA qualifications and have implemented accounting systems and financial policies to strengthen controls.
My track record includes installing and implementing QuickBooks and Sage Pastel, preparing financial manuals, managing statutory remittances, and leading internal and external audit processes. I have prepared annual financial statements, budgets, and management reports for diverse organizations.
I have supervised finance teams, supported donor-funded program financial management, and participated in proposal costing and resource mobilization. I have also managed payroll, fixed asset registers, reconciliations (bank, cash, MPESA), and procurement/payment processes.
I am driven to add value by improving financial systems, ensuring compliance with Kenyan regulations, and delivering timely, accurate reporting to support organizational decision-making and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Officer
Parklands Baptist Church
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Oversee all finance and accounting functions including budgeting, cash flow, statutory remittances and annual financial statements; managed audits and supervised finance staff to strengthen controls and compliance.
Senior Accountant
CiandCi Paint Company
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Managed daily accounting operations including ledger posting, stock control, supplier payments, payroll and statutory returns while preparing monthly statements and budgets to support management decision-making.
Accountant
Real Stars
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)
Prepared monthly reconciliations, statutory deductions and payroll, maintained fixed asset register and supported audits while producing budgets and management reports for the organization.
Accountant
Chapa Copy Limited
Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 8 months)
Handled statutory deductions, payroll, stock updates, MPESA and bank reconciliations, and prepared management financial reports including profit & loss and balance sheet.
Finance Programs Officer
Global Programs for Research & Training
Mar 2017 - May 2017 (2 months)
Processed payments and supplier invoices, maintained cashbooks and MPESA transactions, posted in QuickBooks and prepared monthly bank reconciliations and budget status reports for programs.
Finance Officer
New Dawn Kenya
Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (11 months)
Maintained daily vouchers and petty cash, updated QuickBooks, prepared quarterly donor financial reports, payroll and statutory returns, and implemented financial policies and asset registers.
Finance Officer
African Civil Society Network on Water and Sanitation (ANEW)
Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 (4 years 7 months)
Managed invoice processing, payments, payroll, monthly reconciliations and program budgets; prepared management reports and supported internal/external audits across regions and projects.
Finance & Administration Officer
Africa Partnership Aid for Rehabilitation and Development (A
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Prepared monthly management reports, controlled expenditures and cash flows, managed assets and donor funds, and supported monthly and year-end accounts and audits for multiple projects.
Audit Assistant & Accountant
Donald Mark & Associates
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008 (11 months)
Prepared final accounts and fund accountability statements for NGOs and private clients, managed supplier inventory and payroll, and ensured compliance with VAT, PAYE, NSSF and NHIF regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKCA University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce / Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at KCA University, focusing on accounting and business subjects.
SUStrathmore University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA III), Accounting
Attained Certificate level for Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) studies at Strathmore University.
SUStrathmore University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA II), Accounting
Completed Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) level coursework at Strathmore University.
Kenya Polytechnic University College
Certified Public Accountant (CPA I), Accounting
Completed Certified Public Accountant (CPA I) level at Kenya Polytechnic University College.
Kabete Technical Training College
Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate, Accounting
Obtained a Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate (KATC) from Kabete Technical Training College.
Isibania Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
Homa Bay Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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