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Virginia N. — Senior Finance and Audit Manager from United States

Virginia N.

Senior Finance and Audit Manager

United States 6+ years
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Virginia N. is a Senior Finance and Audit Leader with over 16 years of experience in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit management across industries including SACCOs, manufacturing, legal, financial services, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors. Based in Nairobi, she holds a CPA (K), CISA, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance. Her career includes restoring audit credibility at SACCOs, digitizing asset tracking at Olive Joycare, and leading operational turnarounds at Bradegate Holdings, where she implemented financial SOPs and optimized budgeting. At Olive Joycare Sacco Society Ltd, she manages all financial planning, statutory compliance, and internal controls, while providing strategic advice to senior leadership. Previously, Virginia held roles in finance consulting for SMEs, executive finance management at Redington Kenya, and audit leadership at Omanwa & Associates, consistently improving internal controls and compliance frameworks. Proficient in ERP systems like SAP and QuickBooks, she is recognized for her hands-on approach to statutory reporting, cash flow planning, and driving operational efficiency.

Experience

  • Finance Manager / Accountant

    Olive Joycare Sacco Society Ltd · 2024 — Present
    Directs all financial planning and reporting activities, including annual budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and board financial presentations. Maintains statutory compliance for PAYE, VAT, NHIF, and NSSF by managing tax filings and engaging with KRA and regulatory authorities. Ensures accurate month-end and year-end closing, general ledger upkeep, and reconciliations. Oversees controls for Mpesa, EFT, petty cash, and bank accounts to avert revenue losses. Supervises payroll processing, confirming the correctness of compensation, benefits, and tax deductions. Provides strategic financial counsel to senior management and the board; manages finance staff with structured performance appraisals and development initiatives.

  • Group General Manager (3 Months Reliever Contract)

    Bradegate Holdings Ltd · 2022 — 2023
    Managed operational oversight for multiple group plants, including Bradegate Hatchery, Bradegate Food Chains, Bradegate Coffee Production Plant, and additional units across the group. Coordinated business functions spanning Finance, Procurement, Production, and HR during a transitional period. Designed operating budgets and business plans, implemented procurement and stock control SOPs, and introduced vendor frameworks. Led improvements in hatchery performance and delivery fleet maintenance; fostered community partnerships to grow the farmer network and facilitated the use of operational dashboards and KPIs.

  • Exam Invigilator (Contract)

    St Andrew’s Turi · 2021 — 2021
    Supervised the conduct of international exams (Cambridge & Pearson) in line with prescribed procedures. Managed candidate verification, logistics coordination, and completion of regulatory paperwork while overseeing exam environments for compliance and security.

  • Finance Consultant

    Freelance – SMEs & Startups · 2019 — 2021
    Delivered outsourced CFO-level support for SMEs across hospitality, distribution, retail, and agribusiness, including cash flow modeling and setup of accounting systems such as QuickBooks and Excel. Generated financial statements, assisted with tax registration, maintained statutory compliance, and prepared businesses for audit. Provided on-site training to staff on finance operations, inventory systems, and documentation standards.

  • Accountant Executive

    Redington Kenya Ltd · 2016 — 2019
    Handled day-to-day financial transactions, including management of accounts payable and receivable, statutory returns, reconciliations, and report generation. Conducted supplier contract reviews, led internal stock audits using SAP and Insight ERP, and implemented system controls. Managed VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax compliance, submitting required filings to avoid audit penalties. Prepared performance reports for senior management to highlight financial variances.

  • Audit Senior

    Omanwa & Associates · 2011 — 2016
    Led audit assignments for major clients in sectors such as KTDA factories, insurance, manufacturing firms, NGOs, and SACCOs. Executed risk-based and forensic audits, conducted reviews of internal controls, and produced management letters containing recommendations. Trained audit teams in standard practices and managed audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting to support regulatory compliance and client relations.

  • Audit Assistant

    Nduru Muriithi & Associates · 2007 — 2007
    Supported external audit processes, drafted financial statements, and performed statutory compliance checks. Filed VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF returns for clients while handling KRA-related follow-up. Conducted stock takes, account reconciliations, and walkthroughs of internal controls for SME and nonprofit organizations.

Skills & Expertise

AccountingBookkeepingProject ManagementAccountantCompliance

Education

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
    Mount Kenya University