Philip Adala
@philipadala
I manage compliant financial reporting for donor-funded NGO projects.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Self Help Africa, I managed financial operations for a €5.4M EU-funded resilience project, delivering timely reporting for EU, USAID, Irish Aid and Slovak Aid-funded programs. I improved reconciliation processes to reduce financial discrepancies by 25% and achieved 100% donor reporting compliance through project closeout.
I'm an accountant focused on budgeting, reporting, audits, reconciliations and financial controls. I currently support clients in Kenya and abroad with bookkeeping, financial reporting, auditing, data analysis and budgeting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Accountant
Self Employed
May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Providing remote financial reporting, auditing, bookkeeping, reconciliations, data analysis, and budgeting services to clients in Kenya and abroad.
Project Accountant
Self Help Africa
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw financial management of an EU-funded resilience project valued at €5.4M, ensuring donor compliance and timely reporting. Supervised finance staff, led audits, and achieved 100% donor reporting compliance.
Finance Assistant
Self Help Africa
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Supported financial operations, including petty cash management, payments, reconciliations, and accounting entries. Assisted with procurement, audits, and budget preparation.
Supported finance team with bank reconciliations, data entry, and ledger balancing. Gained exposure to auditing procedures and data validation.
JERC Clerk II
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Verified voter details and maintained records of polling station activities. Managed sensitive documents and ensured confidentiality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 1 completed, ongoing Section 2 (Intermediate Level).
Moringa School
Data Analytics Course, Data Analytics
Certified Data Analytics course covering advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Bachelor of Commerce with Finance Option, awarded with Second Class Upper Division.
Toniq Driving College
Driving Course, Driving
Completed a driving course.
Chianda Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
Grade: B+
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a grade of B+.
Computer Applications Course
Computer Applications Course, Computer Applications
Grade: Distinctions in 8 packages
Completed computer applications course with distinctions in 8 packages.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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