Faith O.
Senior Accounting and Finance Manager
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Faith O. is an accomplished Accounting and Finance Professional with more than 10 years of hands-on experience spanning Non-Governmental Organizations, limited companies, and consultancy. At Failive Consultancy, she reviews staff accounting, generates internal and external financial statements, and provides management with guidance in decision-making, systems development, and improved financial controls. Previously, as an Audit Supervisor at Mitoko and Company, Faith led audits, ensured regulatory compliance, and maintained rigorous professional standards while preparing financial reports, assessing accuracy, and managing budgets and tax filings. At Agricultural Development Cooperation Nairobi, she managed cashbook analysis, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements. Faith applies advanced financial reporting, budgeting, account reconciliation, and tax compliance to support sound organizational operations.
Experience
Associate
Failive Consultancy · 2019 — PresentProvided guidance and coaching to accounting staff to ensure accurate recording of transactions. Oversaw internal and external financial reporting, meeting deadlines for project managers, donors, government partners, and Board Members. Advised management on financial decision-making alongside systems development and improvement initiatives. Monitored the security of financial assets. Presented complex financial information to board members and senior management. Assisted with planning and budgeting, leading the preparation of financial plans and budgets in compliance with established guidelines. Managed the creation, enhancement, and implementation of financial policies and procedures in alignment with nonprofit and customer requirements.Audit Supervisor
Mitoko and Company · 2014 — 2019Upholding ethical and professional standards, maintained an attitude of professional skepticism and applied professional judgment throughout audit processes. Developed an understanding of client industry operations, regulatory requirements, and information technology relevant to each entity. Attended promptly to entity-specific issues and carried out audits according to established plans and time budgets. Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and reports for accuracy and compliance with standards. Computed taxes and filed returns to ensure tax compliance. Established tables of accounts and assigned entries appropriately, and developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets by preparing periodic reports comparing budgeted to actual costs.Assistant Accountant
Agricultural Development Cooperation Nairobi · 2013 — 2013Completed Cashbook Analysis, Store Analysis, prepared journal entries and vouchers, and reconciled cash and bank statements. Supported expense analysis and participated in business process improvements. Compiled financial information for the preparation of financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts. Ensured adherence to internal and external financial reporting deadlines. Provided required data to a public accountant for consulting, audit, and tax services. Maintained financial records in compliance with corporate procedures and policies.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Certified Public Accounting (Graduate)Stallion College · 2017 — 2021
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) (Second Class Honor’s, Upper Division)The Catholic University of Eastern Africa · 2010 — 2015
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary EducationSt. Mary Goretti’s Dede Girls School · 2004 — 2007
- Kenya Certificate of Primary EducationSt. Joseph’s Ombo Primary School · 1996 — 2003
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