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Peter Kariuki Mburu

@peterkariukimburu

I am CPA (K) and strategic, results-driven Finance and Accountant professional with over 11+ years of experience in financial reporting, compliance,

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a remote or hybrid role with global teams where I can apply financial leadership to complex challenges—driving compliant reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and treasury decisions—while continuing to learn, adapt, and evolve.

I am CPA (K) and strategic, results-driven Finance and Accountant professional with over 11+ years of experience in financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, treasury management, payroll administration, audit coordination and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in ERP systems, QuickBooks, cash flow management, financial analysis, and internal controls. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency, reducing financial risk, and supporting strategic decision-making. I’m passionate about using finance as a tool for transformation leveraging systems, insights and collaboration to drive business value. As I grow in this field, I aim to contribute to global teams in remote or hybrid roles where I can apply financial leadership to complex challenges while continuing to learn, adapt and evolve.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accountant

Current

Dykaan College of Professional Studies

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Oversees financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, cash flow and treasury management, budgeting and forecasting, payroll administration, and petty cash management while ensuring regulatory compliance. Prepares reconciliations and monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and coordinates the annual audit process.

Accounts Payable Receivable Cash Flow Management Cash Forecasting Budgeting and forecasting Cost Management Reconciliations Payroll Administration Petty Cash Management Financial Compliance Audit Management Regulatory Compliance Internal Controls

Finance Officer

Murang’a Technical Training Institute

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Managed monthly reconciliations and supplier payment processing, coordinated budgeting and departmental spending control, and maintained receivables and petty cash records. Prepared payroll and statutory deductions, ensured compliance with financial regulations, and produced monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements.

Bank Reconciliation Fee Register Management Petty Cash HELB Financial Statements Internal Controls Record keeping

Senior Accountant

Gulf Motor Parts Limited

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Managed general ledger transactions, vendor and statutory payments, inventory control, inter-branch transaction reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting. Prepared financial statements in line with international accounting standards and coordinated with external auditors to resolve audit action items.

General Ledger Management Accounts Payable Inventory Management Inventory Reconciliation Cash Flow Forecasting Cash Management Financial Reporting Audit Coordination Reconciliations

Senior Accountant

School Equipment Centre Limited

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Owned end-of-month closing activities, supported general ledger reporting via schedules and reconciliations, and processed routine journal entries in the E9 system. Managed payroll, budgets and forecasts, variance analysis and internal controls, and provided support to auditors during interim and year-end audits.

Month End Closing Journal Entries Budgeting Internal Controls Audit Support Reconciliations Records Management Cash and Bank General Ledger Updates

Intern

Kenya Railways Corporation

Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 (2 months)

Supported the risk and audit department with routine accounting documentation, audit reporting, and pre-auditing of third-party payment vouchers. Assisted with audit schedules, internal control and reconciliation practices, and verification of payment vouchers during industrial attachment.

Audit Reporting Voucher Auditing Audit Scheduling Internal Controls Reconciliations Compliance