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Wanjiru Githinji

@wanjirugithinji

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Finance specialist driving compliance, efficiency, and insightful financial reporting.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can improve controls and efficiency, lead automation projects, support strategic decisions, and grow within an ethically driven, collaborative organization.

I am a detail-oriented finance specialist with over 8 years of experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, billing, and budget analysis across FMCG and retail sectors.

I have a proven track record of improving audit readiness, streamlining reporting processes by 25%, and ensuring 100% tax compliance while managing accounts payable and receivable portfolios worth over $500,000.

Skilled in IFRS, SAP, Tally, NetSuite and a range of accounting and analytics tools, I deliver accurate reports under pressure, enhance cash flow through vendor reconciliation, and drive strategic decisions through actionable insights.

I am passionate about operational efficiency, process automation, and aligning financial systems with long-term business goals to support growth and scalable operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Specialist

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Seasons Lane Mart Limited

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Ensured 100% tax compliance and prepared IFRS financial statements while processing 250+ monthly invoices with 98% accuracy, improving audit readiness to 100% and streamlining audit processes by 30%.

Tax Compliance IFRS Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable SAP NetSuite

Finance Analyst

East African Breweries Limited

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020 (10 months)

Conducted variance analysis that improved budget adherence by 12% and streamlined monthly reporting to cut preparation time by 25%, supporting budgets > $1M and accelerating month-end close processes.

Budgeting Forecasting Month End Close Financial Reporting Excel Risk Assessment

Financial Accountant

Seasons Lane Mart Limited

Oct 2017 - Aug 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Prepared monthly IFRS-compliant financial reports and maintained 100% timely tax filings while processing 150+ monthly transactions with 98% accuracy, improving cash flow stability by 15%.

IFRS Tax Filings Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Audit Support Tally

Billing Assistant Accountant

Intraspeed Arcpro K Limited

Jul 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Managed end-to-end billing for 200+ monthly invoices with 100% accuracy, introduced procedures that reduced invoice errors by 25% and cut delayed payments by 30%, improving collections predictability by 15%.

Billing Invoicing Accounts Receivable client support Process Improvement Quickbooks Credit Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KASNEB

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

Achieved certification as a Certified Public Accountant through the KASNEB professional examinations.

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Economics and Finance, covering core commercial, economic, and financial management subjects.

Coursera (online)

Professional Course Certificates, Professional Certificates

Completed multiple professional courses including Data Analytics, Google AI Essentials, Project Management, Customer Experience, and Stakeholder Management.

Chartered Financial Institute

Professional Course Certificates, Finance

Completed multiple finance-focused courses including Capital IQ Fundamentals, Accounting Fundamentals, Reading Financial Statements, Corporate Financial Fundamentals, and Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis.