Development of business process automations
Keen interest in the agri-business sector
Richard Mutisya
Financial Accountant
Nairobi
Summary
Results-oriented accountant with over 20 years in financial management, statutory compliance, and management reporting. Expertise as a Zoho Finance Plus Partner in cloud ERP architecture and system integrations. Skilled in managing end-to-end KRA filings, executing complex tax logic, and ensuring eTIMS compliance. Leverages technical accounting skills and operational experience in agribusiness and agency networks to deliver actionable financial insights.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Consultant Accountant
Organix Limited
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Lead day-to-day financial operations and statutory compliance for an agricultural inputs company, acting as the primary finance lead and ensuring complete alignment with commercial objectives.
- Spearhead the migration of legacy systems to a cloud-based ERP architecture, utilizing advanced system design and integrations to establish pristine data integrity and multi-dimensional cost attribution.
- Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts, independently processing all transactions and performing rigorous monthly reconciliations across multiple currency accounts.
- Own all KRA filings end-to-end with full autonomy, submitting accurate and timely monthly returns while guaranteeing eTIMS compliance.
- Produce comprehensive monthly management accounts, delivering variance analysis and actionable commentary on actuals versus budget.
- Led financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and enhance accuracy.
- Implemented automated reporting tools, improving efficiency in financial data analysis and reporting.
- Developed budgeting frameworks that streamlined financial planning processes and enhanced decision-making.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering skills in financial reconciliation and compliance procedures.
Consultant Accountant
Mojo Productions Limited
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained full ownership of the accounting function within a fast-paced commercial environment, directly improving existing financial systems to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Spearhead the migration of legacy systems to a cloud-based ERP architecture, utilizing advanced system design and integrations to establish pristine data integrity and multi-dimensional cost attribution.
- Produced month-end financial reports independently, presenting detailed variance analysis and financial metrics to senior management.
- Ensured precise tax compliance and statutory adherence, accurately calculating and applying complex tax structures.
Accountant
Kenya Audience Research Foundation
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed the end-to-end books of accounts independently, establishing rigorous controls to track high-volume expenditures and maintain liquidity.
- Spearheaded the development of annual operational budgets, maintaining overhead budget trackers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated on the implementation of interactive financial reporting dashboards, automating the extraction and organization of accounting data into managerial reports.
Finance Manager
Exclosive Limited & Verge Concepts Ltd
10.2006 - 09.2010
- Streamlined the annual budgeting process and conducted rigorous variance analysis, directly contributing to a 20% reduction in operational spending while maintaining high productivity.
- Prepared comprehensive 5-year financial models and business plans that successfully attracted commercial business loan financing.
- Maintained accurate books of accounts and managed complete payroll processing, ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance within the commercial sector.
Management Accountant
Ogilvy East Africa (A WPP Company)
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Commercial Profitability Analysis: Conducted detailed client profitability and job-costing analysis for high-value advertising campaigns, partnering with agency directors to optimize project margins, control operational overheads, and ensure competitive market pricing.
- Conducted client profitability and job-costing analysis for high-value advertising campaigns, collaborating with agency directors to optimize project margins and control operational overheads.
- Co-led company-wide ERP system migration, aligning operational strategy with system capabilities to maintain data integrity during transition and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed statutory compliance within corporate governance framework, executing KRA tax filings autonomously and coordinating with external auditors to ensure seamless annual financial audits.
Education
CPA Part II Professional Course -
KASNEB - Strathmore Business School
Nairobi, KenyaDiploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Nairobi, KenyaCorporate Governance for Directors Training - undefined
Centre for Corporate Governance
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Financial operations
- Statutory compliance
- Financial reporting
- Experienced with QuickBooks Online
- Proficient in Zoho Finance Plus
- Cloud-based ERP
- Experienced with MS Office applications
Interests
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Systems: Sage Pastel Evolution, Zoho Finance Plus Suite (Authorized Partner), QuickBooks, Advanced Excel.
- Accounting: End-to-End Bookkeeping, Month-End Close, Bank Reconciliations (Multi-currency).
- Reporting: Variance Analysis, Budget Tracking, Profitability Analysis, Global Consolidations.
- Compliance: KRA Filing (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, WHT), eTIMS, Statutory Audits.
- Strategy: Commercial Operations, Cost Centre Management, Process Automation.
STRENGTHS
- Action oriented
- Communication
- Decision making
- Detail oriented
- Leadership
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
- ERP Architecture
Timeline
Consultant Accountant
Organix Limited
01.2023 - 10.2024
Consultant Accountant
Mojo Productions Limited
04.2021 - 12.2022
Accountant
Kenya Audience Research Foundation
10.2018 - 03.2021
Finance Manager
Exclosive Limited & Verge Concepts Ltd
10.2006 - 09.2010
Management Accountant
Ogilvy East Africa (A WPP Company)
04.2002 - 08.2006
Diploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Corporate Governance for Directors Training - undefined
Centre for Corporate Governance
CPA Part II Professional Course -
KASNEB - Strathmore Business School