Mary Wahu
@wahumary
Senior Accountant ,Remote Bookkeeper and CPA finalist, improving finance controls and reporting with Oracle, SAP, ERP Next, and Xero.
What I'm looking for
I'm a CPA Finalist and Senior Accountant with 7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, bookkeeping, payroll, and statutory compliance across the energy distribution and engineering sectors. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I currently work at MOGAS Kenya Limited while also providing remote bookkeeping support to a UK-based engineering company using Xero.
My expertise includes month-end close, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, VAT compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. I am proficient in Oracle, SAP, ERPNext, and Xero, with a strong track record of improving financial processes, strengthening internal controls, and delivering accurate management reporting.
Through my experience supporting international teams remotely, I am comfortable collaborating across time zones and communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels. I am seeking remote accounting and bookkeeping opportunities where I can contribute accuracy, reliability, and strong financial systems expertise to help businesses grow and succeed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Part-Time Bookkeeper
Decom Engineering (UK)
Feb 2026 - Present (4 months)
Manage remote bookkeeping in Xero, ensuring accurate, up-to-date financial records by processing invoices and reconciling accounts. Support month-end close and liaise with the UK team to deliver timely reporting across time zones.
Intern – Accountant
Kenya Tea Development Agency
Feb 2018 - Apr 2018 (2 months)
Performed timely bank and petty cash reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records. Supported payment voucher preparation for creditors and maintained organized financial documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship
2015 - 2020
Grade: Second Class Honours – Upper Division
Earned a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist, Accounting
2015 - 2018
Studied for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Finalist program.
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Certificate, Accounting Packages
2017 - 2017
Completed training in Accounting Packages.
Precious Blood Kagwe Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Grade: B+ (72 points)
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
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