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Steve Mwaisaka

@stevemwaisaka

QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor | Accounting & Finance Professional | Remote Bookkeeper | Advanced Excel Specialist

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a fully remote accounting position with an organization that values integrity, collaboration, and professional excellence. My goal is to contribute to accurate financial management, strong internal controls, and reliable reporting while growing within an international finance environment that embraces innovation, continuous learning, and long-term career development.

I am an Accounting & Finance Professional with a Diploma in Accountancy and strong academic training through a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance), complemented by practical experience managing financial operations, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across corporate, consulting, and nonprofit environments. I am also a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor with practical skills in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and month-end accounting processes.

Throughout my career, I have supported organizations by maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, overseeing procurement and budget administration, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and statutory requirements. I am proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis and reporting, and I continue to expand my expertise in U.S. GAAP, cloud accounting, and remote accounting workflows.

I enjoy working in remote, collaborative environments where accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, and attention to detail are essential. My objective is to support businesses by delivering reliable bookkeeping and accounting services, improving financial processes, and providing timely financial information that supports sound business decisions while continuing to grow as a finance professional.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Consultant

Current

RMConsulting

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Advise businesses and organizations on accounting, bookkeeping, financial management, business strategy, governance, and operational improvement. Lead QuickBooks implementation, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, business planning, and process optimization to strengthen financial performance, improve decision-making, and support sustainable business growth.

Quickbooks Online QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification Microsoft 365 Excel Business Strategy Process Improvement Financial Analysis Business Planning Financial Reporting Budgeting Organizational Development Internal Controls Accounting Bookkeeping

Current

Manager

Current

Kasigau Widlife Conservancy

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Provide strategic leadership across finance, administration, and operations, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, governance, compliance, internal controls, wildlife conservation, community development, livestock and ranching operations, and donor-funded programs to improve accountability, organizational performance, and long-term sustainability.

Excel Microsoft Office Financial Planning Financial Reporting Budgeting Quickbooks Online QuickBooks Desktop Microsoft 365 Zoom Management Reporting Internal Controls

Current

Ranch Manager

Current

Kasigau Ranching Company

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Directs strategic, operational, financial, and administrative functions, ensuring implementation of Board resolutions and corporate policies. Oversees budget planning, financial performance, procurement, and resource allocation.

Strategic Planning Financial Management Budgeting Procurement Internal Controls Governance Leadership Stakeholder Management

Regional Business Growth Officer & Marketing Executive

Afrinet Telecom Ltd & Thika School of Medical

Jul 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 7 months)

Directed regional business development, sales, and marketing activities across Kenya's Coast Region, driving customer acquisition and revenue growth. Managed budgets, prepared reports, and established strategic partnerships.

Business Development Sales Marketing Budget Management Customer Relationship Management Reporting Strategic Partnerships

Project Coordinator

Wildlife Works Carbon/Kasigau Development Trust

Aug 2011 - Nov 2014 (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated planning, implementation, and monitoring of community development and conservation projects. Prepared work plans, budgets, and reports while managing stakeholder coordination.

Project Management Budgeting Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Procurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the People

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Finance)

2025 -

Activities and societies: Finance Concentration, Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Economics, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Communication.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Finance concentration. Developing expertise in financial accounting, managerial accounting, corporate finance, economics, statistics, strategic management, business law, organizational behavior, and data-driven business decision-making.

Taita Taveta National Polytechnic

Diploma, Accountancy

2006 - 2008

Grade: Pass

Activities and societies: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Finance, Auditing, Taxation, Company Law, Entrepreneurship Project.

Completed a Diploma in Accountancy covering Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Finance, Auditing, Taxation, Company Law, and an Entrepreneurship Project. The program developed practical competencies in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and business finance.