dmonyango
About Candidate
I am Strategic and results-oriented finance expert with a robust background in financial management and administration in diverse sectors. I excel in supervising and coordinating the preparation of financial reports, including donor and internal budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines. My role involves meticulous monitoring of grant budgets to prevent overruns and maintaining open communication with donors about grant statuses and financial matters.
My experience includes preparing detailed financial statements, managing bank accounts, and overseeing payroll and statutory returns in line with IAS reporting standards. I am skilled in generating timely financial reports for management, board members, partners, and funders, ensuring adherence to sound financial management principles. My expertise extends to financial analysis, where I provide actionable insights to support strategic business decisions.
Most importantly, I have a proven track record in enhancing organizational efficiency, such as revamping accounting systems to boost control measures, transitioning to digital processes to reduce paperwork, and streamlining procurement procedures. My ability to reconcile extensive bank statements and introduce cost-saving technologies, such as digital banking and advanced accounting software, underscores my commitment to operational excellence.
In previous roles, I have successfully led teams, managed comprehensive budgeting processes, and played a key role in system implementations and process improvements. My strong understanding of regulatory compliance, coupled with my ability to foster effective relationships with financial stakeholders and government agencies, ensures that all financial practices are robust and transparent.
My dedication to improving financial health, expanding donor funding, and driving organizational growth through strategic financial management and innovative solutions highlights my role as a key asset in any finance and administration team.
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Education
Graduated in 2018 with Second Class Upper
Passed all my levels of CPA i.e 1-6
Work & Experience
• Oversaw KSh 60M+ annual budgets across multiple projects; ensured donor, IFRS, and statutory compliance. • Prepared multi-country financial reports, P&L statements, and balance sheets; reduced reporting turnaround from 10 to 3 days. • Managed restricted funds, grant accounting, and donor reporting; monitored expenditure vs budgets for compliance. • Conducted month-end, quarter-end, year-end closings; reviewed journal entries, accruals, VAT returns, and reconciliations. • Provided ad hoc financial analysis; evaluated operational and investment impacts. • Led payroll processing, statutory deductions, and labour law compliance for regional staff. • Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and clean audit outcomes. • Oversaw fixed asset reporting, verification, and depreciation; implemented stock management controls. • Actively engaged with program and finance teams to drive process improvements and financial governance.
• Maintained general ledger, journals, AP/AR ledgers, and monthly management accounts. • Conducted reconciliations for bank, cash, and M-Pesa accounts; resolved discrepancies to maintain data integrity. • Supported budgeting, cost analysis, and financial controls across multiple business units. • Assisted auditors in preparation of schedules and compliance reviews; ensured adherence to IFRS and local tax laws. • Managed payroll and statutory deductions, fixed asset registers, and depreciation schedules.
• Designed and monitored cost standards, budgets, and financial forecasts to support pricing and margin analysis. • Partnered with operations to align financial reporting with business performance metrics. • Implemented ERP updates for cost tracking and inventory management, improving financial data reliability.
• Assisted in planning and executing internal and external audits for clients across multiple sectors. • Reviewed financial records, tested internal controls, and prepared working papers and audit reports. • Ensured compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and company policies, contributing to risk mitigation and audit quality.
• Lead preparation of multi-entity monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in IFRS and local GAAP. • Act as primary regional POC; proactively challenge stakeholders to improve processes and ensure timely, high-quality reporting. • Conduct Mark-to-Market analyses and lead country business reviews with regional/EMEA Finance teams. • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; upload approved budgets into group reporting systems. • Analyze P&L drivers, reconcile statutory vs managerial accounts, and provide actionable insights to senior management. • Coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with SSC and tax authorities, delivering clean audit outcomes. • Monitor AP/AR, intercompany balances, and cash flows; advise on treasury funding optimization and ensure sufficient entity funding. • Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and ERP processes for accuracy and standardization.
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