PETER KINUTHIA
Certified Public Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Highly experienced CPA with over 15 years of providing expert-level bookkeeping and full-cycle accounting. Proficient across diverse sectors including Transport, Manufacturing, and Retail (local & international). Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks, Tally, and Excel/Google Sheets, with a proven ability to quickly master new software and seamlessly adapt to any industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Caden corporation DBA Expedite services
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Reduced the month-end close cycle from 7 business days to 4 by streamlining reconciliation and GL review processes.
- Identified and implemented controls that reduced operational overhead and COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) by 12%, contributing to a 15% increase in net profitability.
- Maintained a 100% success rate on all regulatory filings and was praised by external auditors for delivering 99.9% error-free supporting schedules.
- Automated key reporting functions using Advanced Excel and the company's ERP, saving the accounting department an estimated 15 hours of manual labor per week. Restructured the collections process which decreased the average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 15 days, significantly boosting working capital.
- Remote
Bookkeeper
AZ Trucking and Transportation LLC
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Processed an average of 150 freight invoices per week and implemented tighter controls that resulted in an 8% reduction in Days Sales Outstanding.
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping for a fleet of 25+ trucks/owner-operators, ensuring accurate expense allocation and tracking over a significant annual budget.
- Developed and monitored the annual operating budget, strategically focusing on optimizing COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) related to fuel, tolls, and maintenance to directly improve the bottom line.
- Prepared and analyzed all monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), consistently delivering reports to management 2 days ahead of the standard 7-day close period.
- Prepared detailed monthly settlement statements for 25 owner-operators, ensuring timely and accurate payout of commissions and expense deductions.
- Remote
Finance Manager
Express Impress Car Hire Ltd
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Led a team of 4 accountants & bookkeepers, restructuring departmental workflows which increased team efficiency by 20% and improved inter-departmental collaboration.
- Implemented a three-tier review protocol for all financial reports, reducing reporting errors to zero.
- Guaranteed 100% compliance with all regulatory and statutory filings (e.g., VAT, Payroll taxes), eliminating penalties and saving the company an average of $15,000 annually.
- Revamped and strictly enforced AR/AP policies, resulting in a 15% reduction in average Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and ensuring AP turnover met optimal credit terms.
- Managed the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 45 employees across multiple departments, maintaining a 100% payroll accuracy rate and resolving all pay queries within 24 hours.
Senior Accountant
Sideways Tours and Car Hire Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2016
- Managed and posted an average of 1,500 daily transactional vouchers per month into QuickBooks, ensuring the GL remained accurate and updated in real-time.
- Maintained and reconciled the petty cash fund (averaging $2000 per month achieving a 100% reconciliation accuracy rate and minimizing losses.
- Performed accurate daily and weekly bank reconciliations for 4 corporate accounts, consistently identifying and resolving discrepancies within 24 hours.
- Tracked and allocated vehicle expenses (fuel, repairs, maintenance) across a fleet of 40 vehicles, providing data used to reduce average fuel costs by 8%.
- Ensured 100% accurate preparation and on-time submission of all statutory schedules (e.g., VAT, Payroll taxes), successfully eliminating all penalty fees for the fiscal year.
Education
Accounting - Accounting
KCA University
Nairobi 05.2001 -
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Caden corporation DBA Expedite services
07.2024 - 09.2025
Bookkeeper
AZ Trucking and Transportation LLC
05.2021 - 06.2024
Finance Manager
Express Impress Car Hire Ltd
02.2016 - 03.2016
Senior Accountant
Sideways Tours and Car Hire Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2016
Accounting - Accounting
KCA University
05.2001 -
TOOLS
QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets / Google Workspace, Zoom / Ramp/Google Meet, CRM Systems, GPS Software, Chat Platforms, Call Center Systems.