Peter Githendu
@petergithendu
Finance and accounting leader specialized in manufacturing, real estate, and multi-currency reporting.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance and administration manager with extensive experience in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, taxation, payroll, audits and multi-currency operations across manufacturing, real estate and export-oriented businesses.
Throughout my career I have led finance functions, set up project-based accounting, implemented automated payments, improved reporting from lengthy ERP outputs to concise IFRS-aligned statements, and delivered measurable cost savings and increased profitability through pricing, cash-flow management and lender portfolio reviews.
I combine strong communication and supervisory skills with hands-on proficiency in accounting systems including Solomon4, QuickBooks, Sage Pastel, Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) and Baan, and I aim to drive efficiency, accurate reporting and strategic financial planning for growth-focused organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance and Administration Manager
Vaal Real Estate Ltd
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 1 month)
Established and led finance function for project-based real estate operations, improving project-level accounting and cash-flow forecasting to reduce external financing costs and increase project profitability.
Chief Accountant
Aga Khan Foundation
Jan 2008 - Dec 2017 (9 years 11 months)
Managed accounting for Wire Products Ltd & Alltex Textiles EPZ, implementing costing and daily financial reviews to improve pricing decisions and monthly financing costs.
Management Accountant
Spin Knit Dairy Ltd
Jan 2002 - Dec 2007 (5 years 11 months)
Refined financial statements and automated farmers' payments, reducing reporting complexity and shortening payment cycle from 7 to 3 days while improving supplier satisfaction.
Stores / Depot Accountant
Unga Limited
Jan 1994 - Dec 2001 (7 years 11 months)
Managed store and depot accounting, introduced daily stock movement and stock-take processes that reduced inventory loss and improved annual profit.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with an Accounting and Finance option.
IKInstitute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting
Qualified as a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA), demonstrating professional competency in accounting and auditing.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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