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CV, Mark Eugene Odero Agutu.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Mark Eugene Odero Agutu
Email ID: markeugeneodero@yahoo.com;markeugeneodero33@gmail.com
Phone Number: +254 724 565054
Date of Birth: 25/08/1984
Linked-in URL: https://ke.linkedin.com/in/mark-eugene-odero-0798a6b9
Personal Summary
A multi-talented accounting professional with a passion for finance. Excellent knowledge of financial systems, highly
analytical with good report writing skills. Able to fit in a high performing team with proven integrity and ethical
working culture. Highly flexible with a passion for change and putting in place systems that work. I love numbers.
Educational Background
January 2013 – July 2015: Strathmore Business School – Modular Executive MBA (Finance Option).
April 2004 – July 2007:Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Bachelor of Commerce,
Finance Option, Second Class Honours, Upper Division (69.8 points).
January 2008 – December 2008: Strathmore University (Certified Public Accountant) - CPA ll qualification and
currently pursuing part lll.
January 2003 - December 2003: Kenya College of Accountancy. Awarded an IMIS Diploma (Institute for the
Management of Information Systems).
Working Experiences
Maque Investments, Nairobi, Kenya 11/2006 – Date
Finance Director and Human Resource Director
 Securities Dealing. This is trading in shares, bonds, treasury bills, commercial paper, futures, forwards,
options and swaps in various stock exchanges.
Maque Consultants, Nairobi, Kenya 01/2014 – Date
Finance Director and Human Resource Director
 Provision of consultancy services in the areas of finance, accounting, marketing and sales, procurement,
imports and exports, development work, transport and logistics.
Maque Social Media Marketing Services, Nairobi, Kenya 12/2014 – Date
Finance Director and Human Resource Director
 Social media marketing for local and international companies on social networks like twitter, face book,
linked in, WatsApp and Instagram.
Volunteer, Jim McFie Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya 07/2013 – Date
Fund Raiser
 Lobbying my world and local networks to raise funds for needy but poor students in slum dwellings across
the entire African continent. This is meant to enable at-least one bright and needy student from each family in
the slum dwellings across the entire African continent get access to a decent education, so that they can be
able to support other members of their families. My vision is to ensure that this BIG dream is realized. The
good race has begun to this noble course, which I deem too dear to my heart and a way of giving back to the
society through the education and experience that I have and will continue to acquire.
Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya 06/12 – Date.
Marketing brand ambassador
 Marketing business courses for SBS on pro-bono terms.
Spectre International Limited, Kisumu, Kenya 08/2012 – 06/2014
Senior Accountant.
 Experience working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment. In charge of cashbook, cash flow
projections, management accounts, stock reconciliations and preparation of various stock reports,
reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, financial management, processing and posting petty cash, handling
accounts receivable, implementation of internal controls, accounting structures, principles, procedures and
standards, ethics, strategy and performing bank reconciliations of all bank accounts.

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CV, Mark Eugene Odero Agutu.
Spectre International Limited, Nairobi, Kenya 03/2012 – 07/2012
Accountant.
 In-charge of Accounts receivable, management accounts, reconciliations, various customer reports, stock
management, putting in place controls, implementation of the accounting structures , principles, standards,
ethics, budgeting for the accounting function, strategy and general direction of the accounting portfolio in the
Nairobi Office.
Jade Holdings Limited, Nairobi, Kenya 01/2011 – 02/2012
Senior Accountant.
General Duties
In-charge of the general finance, administration and procurement docket. i.e. building structures of a start-up company
and ensuring that everything is in place for business to commence.
Core Duties
 Experience working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
 Petty cash processing, posting and raising invoices.
 Performing cash-flow projections and preparation of the whole year’s budget.
 Remittance of PAYE, VAT, NSSF and NHIF monthly returns.
 Bank reconciliations and processing payments to creditors.
 Drawing money from the bank for office use as an appointed agent.
 Analysis of credit cards, posting and processing payments for the same.
 Analysis of utility bills i.e. telephone, electricity, water and processing payments for the same.
 Filing and record keeping (accounts/finance documents).
 Preparation of final accounts in liaison with the finance manager for audit.
Sustainable Aid in Africa International (SANA International), Kisumu, Kenya 03/2009 – 12/2010
Senior Accountant.
o Updating and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
o Maintenance of cashbook analysis and reconciliation of bank statements.
o Budget preparation and analysis.
o Filing monthly financial reports and accounting for all financial expenditures.
o Production of procurement, revolving fund, finance and HR manuals.
o Remittance of NHIF and NSSF returns and payment of creditors and artisans.
o Banking of organizational cheques and maintaining proper books of accounts.
o Coordinating annual audits and preparation of final accounts.
o Preparation and filing of payment vouchers and accounting records.
o Performing field audits of completed projects and commissioning of completed projects.
o Administration of payroll and calculation of pension benefits.

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CV, Mark Eugene Odero Agutu.
DHL EXPRESS, Nairobi, Kenya 09/2007 – 02/2009
Stocks Accountant/Controller.
 Experience working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
 Budget planning and preparation, financial management and processing of suppliers’ payments. Also
preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
 Record Keeping: Ensuring that all financial transaction records are properly kept and clearly labeled.
 Stock Reporting: Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly financial reports to reflect true stock positions.
 Stock Audit Coordination and Management: Performing regular and random audits of operational process
to ensure consistency and accountability.
 Stocks Reconciliations: Ensure that daily sales movement report is reconciled with oracle software and also
prepare the daily expected stocks balance report.
 Conducting Stock take: Ensure that monthly stock take is conducted through supervision and co-ordination.
Skills & Expertise
 Licentiate member (designated as LIMIS) of the Institute for the Management of Information Systems
(IMIS).
 Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
 Great communication and interpersonal skills, analytical, leadership and customer relations skills.
 Fast learner, keen worker, team player, results oriented, diplomatic, and beats deadlines.
 Oracle, Quick Books and ACCPAC accounting packages, Ms Word, Ms Access, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Excel,
Ms Outlook, and Internet & Email.
Publications and Copyrights.
 “Changes to make an organization successful”.
 “Original website design write-ups”.
 “Making Kenya and Africa a tax heaven to hasten and spur economic growth by double digit”.
 “Why the general public, micro and big businesses should borrow from the capital markets”.
 “The effective lending rate for Kenyan commercial banks and banks the world over”.
 “The effective university transition rate for graduates to the work place the world over”.
 “Bootstrapping practices to enable entrepreneurs raise resources for their businesses”.
Trainings & Achievements
Trainings
March 2016: Attended the launch of the Bachelor of Arts programs of Strathmore University at Strathmore Business
School in which the chief guest was Manoa Esipisu (Government Spokesman). Other panelists included Mr.
Emmanuel Renoult, Deputy Head of Mission, French Embassy, Ms. Kathleen Openda, Dr. Andrew Mude, Principal
Economist ILRI, Dr. Javier Aranguren, Visiting Professor from Spain and Laban Cliff Onsario, NTV anchor.
July 2015: Attended the China Trade week Africa exhibition held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre
where various wares from China ranging from real estate material, industrial machinery, electrical equipment,
furniture and other products were on display.

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July 2015: Attended the Kenya Clean Energy Conference and Exhibition held at Safari Park Hotel where different
discussions on energy investments and how to source money for the same were discussed. The chief guest was Dr.Ben
Chumo the C.E.O and Managing Director of Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
July 2015: Attended the India Gujarat Trade Fair held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in which
various products were on display including; household items, kitchen and sanitary fittings, industrial machinery, real
estate dealership displays, safes and security systems and much more.
June 2015: Attended the Convergence Africa World 2015 International Exhibition and Conference at Oshwal Centre,
Parklands Nairobi in which different ICT solutions, softwares, hardwares and equipment were in display from
countries the world over.
June 2015: Attended the East African Business Summit for top CEO’s in East Africa that discussed how to position
East Africa for Inclusive Prosperity in 2020 and beyond, held at Nairobi Serena Hotel in which the Cabinet Secretary
for Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amina Mohamed was the Chief Guest and gave a Keynote Address.
June 2015: Attended the PKF Budget Review Seminar in which experts analyzed the Cabinet Secretary for National
Treasury’s budget estimates held at Oshwal Centre in Parklands Nairobi. The chief guest was Silvester Kasuku.
June 2015: Attended international exhibitions plastics and packaging 3rd
edition, organized by Enterprising Fairs
India and sponsored by Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Uganda Manufacturers Association, Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, The Plastics Export
Promotion Council and Confederation of Tanzanian Industries.
May 2015: Attended the Egyptian and Middle East Expo in which different wares both cultural and otherwise were
displayed for consumer purchase.
May 2015: Attended a Capital Markets Authority Open Day at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
in which the chief guest was Henry Rotich the CS for Finance Kenya. The theme was investor education, roles of
CMA and how to invest in the Capital and stock market.
May 2013: Attended an imports exports conference at Imperial Hotel Kisumu, on Single Window processing
system, in which Alex Kabuga, the CEO of KENTRADE was the chief guest.
April-May 2009: Attended the Louis Otieno shows held at Strathmore University. The shows were on “Fixing the
economy” and touched on various sectors of the economy.
March 2009: Attended a conference at Strathmore University in which Walter Lindner, the German Ambassador to
Kenya was the chief guest. The talk was on “The role of University students in the development of East Africa
and talking up opportunities available”.
August 2008: Attended a public talk at Strathmore University by Baroness Linda Chalker on ‘The place of
Universities in the development of Africa in the 21st
Century’.
July 2008: Attended a seminar at Safari Park Hotel organized by DHL entitled “How to make the customer a first
choice”.
July 2008: Attended a public talk at Strathmore University by David Nalo the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of
East African Community on ‘The place of Universities in the integration of the East African Community’.
October 2006: Attended an investment business conference on Stock Market Investments at United States
International University in which Investment Secretary, Esther Koimet was the Chief Guest.
May 2006: Attended an investment talk on Stock Market Investments by Capital Market Authority managers at Jomo
Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Achievements
 Built structures of Jade Holdings Limited, a construction company that started from scratch.
 Developing tracking record for debtors, procurement, revolving fund, finance and Human resource manuals
for SANA International.
 Helped DHL reduce pilferage of high value Safaricom stocks by introducing strong internal controls.
 Helped in the installation of computer systems during the implementation of ACCPAC an accounting package
that helped introduce efficiency and effectiveness in the Finance and Investments department of Kenya
Bureau of Standards.
 Installed software called SKYPE in the Finance and Investment department of Kenya Bureau of Standards.
This software enabled video conferencing and therefore saved the time and money previously used for
meetings.

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CV, Mark Eugene Odero Agutu.
References
Dr. Timothy Olweny John Tolo Otega
Director of Clinical Services, Evans Sunrise MC Human Resource Director,Spectre International
P.O.Box 15464 – 20100, Nakuru, Kenya P.O.Box 2131 – 40100, Kisumu, Kenya
Cell Phone: +254 717 522459 Cell Phone: +254 722 764573/+254 788 391107
Email: timothy.olweny@evans-sunrise-mc.com Email: jtotega@spectreint.co.ke
Fred Kinywa
Commercial Director, Wells Fargo limited.
P.O.Box 43370 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Cell Phone: +254 717522459
Email: fredkinywa@yahoo.co.uk