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purity mugo

@puritymugo

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I am a strategic finance and investment professional with ESG expertise.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior finance or investment roles in agribusiness or impact-driven organizations where I can lead financial strategy, build systems, drive ESG investments, mentor teams, and manage projects for measurable growth.

I am a strategic, results-driven finance and investment professional with over 13 years of experience across financial management, investment analysis, and business operations in the private and development sectors.

I have a proven record of building robust financial systems, leading budgeting and forecasting processes, and managing multimillion-shilling projects across East and Southern Africa. I developed financial models and investor pitch decks and delivered project milestones for climate-resilient agriculture and food security programs.

In operational roles I have served as a group management accountant, financial analyst, and agri-investment analyst/project manager, where I designed consolidated budgeting templates, led strategic financial evaluations, and facilitated access to finance for smallholder farmers. I have trained and mentored finance teams to improve reporting and audit readiness.

My core strengths include financial modelling, ESG and impact investing, risk and internal controls, and program leadership. I collaborate across functions to translate financial insights into growth strategies and I hold professional membership with ICIFA and ICPAK.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Agri-investment Analyst/Project Manager

International Fertilizer Development Center

Nov 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 4 months)

 Oversaw technical leadership for financial inclusion activities across multiple countries.
 Coordinated financial institutions, investors, and agribusinesses to facilitate investment matchmaking.
 Developed financial models and pitch decks for agribusiness investor readiness.
 Successfully delivered project milestones for climate-resilient agriculture and food security programs.

Project Management Communication Skills

Group Management Accountant

Avenue Group

Nov 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years)

 Designed the first consolidated budgeting template across business units, improving cost control.
 Spearheaded group-wide financial planning, cost allocation, cashflow management, and board reporting.
 Led financial evaluations for strategic projects and provided data-driven insights to executives.
 Trained and mentored finance teams to enhance internal reporting and audit readiness.

Accounting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Financial Modeling Financial Analysis Financial Management Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Budget Allocation Strategies

Part-time Lecturer

Star College of Management Studies

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered lectures on derivatives and portfolio management to professional and undergraduate students, designing course materials, exams, and practical case studies to enhance applied learning. Mentored students on career paths and integrated real-world financial tools and market data into classroom instruction.

Derivatives Portfolio Management Curriculum Design Financial Modelling Teaching Mentoring Case Study Development Financial Markets

Financial Analyst

International Control Limited

Sep 2015 - Nov 2021 (6 years 2 months)

 Built and implemented financial models for cross-sector investment projects (insurance, agribusiness, manufacturing).
 Conducted cost-benefit analysis, supported pricing strategy, and allocated departmental costs.
 Facilitated access to finance for smallholder farmers, increasing productivity and loan uptake.
 Developed internal controls to support board-level investment decisions.

Accounting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Financial Modeling Financial Analysis Financial Management Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Budget Allocation Strategies

Branch Administrator/Accountant

Davis & Shirtliff

Jan 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 7 months)

 Managed full branch finance and operations, including reporting, inventory, debt collection, and job costing.
 Applied EOQ principles to manage stock levels, reducing shortages and delays.
 Recognized for timely and insightful financial reporting and debt book management.

Accounting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Financial Modeling Financial Analysis Financial Management Financial Planning Budgeting & Forecasting Budget Allocation Strategies

Treasury Accountant

SMEP Microfinance

Nov 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 1 month)

 Managed company petty cash, payments, investments, and reconciliations.
 Facilitated access to loans for SMEs and self-help groups, improving local financial inclusion.
 Led preparation of monthly reports and supported external/internal audits.
 Supervised branch accountants and oversaw T24 system entries as a control measure.