Sophia Njoki
@sophianjoki
Experienced accountant specializing in tax compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls.
What I'm looking for
I am a knowledgeable and dedicated accountant with over 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and tax compliance, focused on strengthening internal controls and mitigating financial risks.
I have led finance functions across logistics, consulting, and manufacturing sectors—streamlining month-end close processes, reducing reporting time by 20%, negotiating vendor terms to cut costs by 15%, and improving collections by 25%.
I am a strategic problem-solver who supports audits, manages tax filings and KRA engagements, implements financial systems, and delivers clear financial reports to support executive decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Juventud Logistics Limited
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Manage monthly and annual tax filings and KRA engagements, streamlined month-end close to reduce reporting time by 20% and improved working capital through AR/AP optimisation.
Accountant
Destex Limited
Oct 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Prepared and submitted KRA-compliant tax returns, reconciled bank and expense accounts, negotiated vendor terms reducing operational costs by 15% and improved AR collections by 25%.
Finance Manager
Catapult Brand Consulting Limited
Jan 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Led finance operations including tax compliance, cash flow management and implementation of financial systems to improve reporting accuracy and internal controls.
Freelance Accountant
Independent Consultant
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Provided bookkeeping and statutory audit preparation for small and mid-sized clients, prepared financial statements and computed taxes to ensure accurate year-end filings.
Forensic Accounts Assistant
Kawai Consulting Ltd
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)
Conducted forensic reviews and detailed financial analysis to identify discrepancies and fraud, producing audit reports with recommendations to strengthen controls.
Accountant
Catalyst Principal Partners
Feb 2018 - May 2018 (3 months)
Managed day-to-day accounting and accruals, performed reconciliations and streamlined month-end close to improve accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
Management Accountant
Little Red Kenya Limited
May 2017 - Jul 2017 (2 months)
Prepared management financial reports and variance analyses, collaborated with external auditors to complete reviews without significant findings and improved working capital.
Audit Semi Senior
PKF Kenya
Oct 2013 - Apr 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Executed audit tests and documentation, advised clients on internal controls, and delivered audit reports aligned with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Excel College
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - in progress, Accountancy
Completed CPA Foundation and Intermediate levels and is ongoing with CPA Advanced level as of 2016.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2010 - 2013
Grade: Second Class Honours - Upper Division
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) awarded with Second Class Honors - Upper Division in November 2013.
Gatanga Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2005 - 2009
Grade: B Plain
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in November 2009 with B Plain.
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