Rose Gathu

Direct financial governance and compliance initiatives, ensuring transparent fund management for community programs. Develop and execute budgeting frameworks aligned with long-term sustainability goals, maintaining 100% audit compliance.

Improved financial planning accuracy by aligning annual budgets with corporate strategy, supporting business units managing KES 12B+ in operational expenditure. Automated key financial reporting workflows through digital transformation initiatives, cutting reporting cycles by 40%.

Designed and executed regional pricing and financial strategies for 50+ EMEA markets, driving profit margin growth and improving cross-border pricing consistency. Developed M&A financial models and scenario-based forecasts that enhanced capital allocation decisions.

Delivered financial planning and variance analysis that supported annual revenue growth exceeding KES 8B across regional markets. Optimised forecasting accuracy by integrating sales and operations data, improving cost efficiency, and reducing budget variances by 15%.

Managed accounting operations and financial reporting for HP East Africa, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate standards.

Handled accounting duties including financial record keeping, reconciliations, and reporting for the Nairobi office.

Managed accounting functions for a travel company, including bookkeeping, financial statements, and tax compliance.

Performed accounting duties including financial record maintenance, reporting, and compliance for the company.

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Parts 1-3 from Strathmore University.