Paul Thuo
@paulthuo
Finance and accounting professional driving accurate reporting and donor-funded project controls.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven finance and accounting professional with hands-on experience in financial reporting, project accounting, budget monitoring, and office administration. I have supported month-end processes, prepared forecasts, and ensured statutory compliance while maintaining accurate financial records.
My background includes preparing donor invoices, conducting reconciliations, cleaning and integrating financial data across systems, and supporting internal and external audits. I have improved financial oversight by monitoring expenditures against budgets and presenting insights to stakeholders to inform decision-making.
I bring strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and adaptability, with practical experience from roles at the Public Service Commission, a microfinance bank, a SACCO, and university project management. I am committed to streamlining processes and delivering timely, accurate financial information to support organizational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Intern
Public Service Commission
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Prepared financial models and month-end reports, conducted reconciliations and data integration to improve reporting accuracy and enhanced budget monitoring for timely decision-making.
Volunteer Credit Officer
Monify Microfinance Bank
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Prepared daily cash books and reconciliations, monitored cash flows and budgets, supported audits, and assessed client credit requests to improve risk management and loan recovery.
Project Manager
Enactus Moi University
Sep 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Managed Pika Smart project budgets and expenditures, prepared donor reports and pitch decks, and maintained financial tracking systems to improve accountability and stakeholder reporting.
Accounting Intern
Mentor Sacco Society Limited
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Processed deposit and loan transactions, reconciled bank statements and ledger entries, maintained payment vouchers and produced customer data reports to support lending decisions and audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Konza Jitume Program
Certificate (training), Data Science
Participating in a Data Science training program focused on data analysis skills relevant to financial reporting and decision support.
OCOxford Home Study Centre
Certificate (online), Leadership Management
Undertaking Leadership Management training to develop management and leadership skills applicable to finance and project roles.
Atingi eLearning Platform
Certificate (online), Financial Planning
2023 - 2023
Completed Financial Planning training to enhance skills in budgeting, forecasting, and personal/organizational financial management.
KBKASNEB (Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board)
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya, Section 1, Accounting
Completed Section 1 of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya professional qualification (KASNEB).
MUMoi University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Activities and societies: Project Manager, Pika Smart Project (Enactus); participated in finance-related student projects and presentations.
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with coursework and project experience supporting financial analysis and project budgeting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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