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Peter K. Muchiri
P.O Box 36054-00200 Nairobi
Tel: 0722 888955; 0718 810810; 020 2725769
E-mail:pkagotho@yahoo.com ; accounts@royalnairobigc.com
A hardworking & versatile professional with extensive background in management of
Cash Flows, preparation, review and approval of monthly, quarterly, and annual Financial
Reports and accounts. I have the ability to oversee the Finance, Human resources &
Administration functions of an organization. With my experience, I have the capability to
budget and coordinate both Internal and external audit functions with precision. My
objective is to improve and exercise my professional competence & technical experience
within the micro and macro financial sectors to such a level that I may be able to influence
the growth and development of a busy and dynamic environment while improving the
operational efficiencies and maximizing utilization for available resources.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 30th March 1975
Marital Status: Married
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree – Finance Option, University of Nairobi.
May 2012 – Sept 2014: Graduated in December 2014 with First Class Honours.
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) Part 1-3, Strathmore College School of
Accountancy, January 1994-December 1998.
Kenya Accounting Technician Certificate (K.A.T.C), Hyrax Education Centre.
January 1993-December 1993
Kenya certificate of secondary Education (KCSE), St Xavier’s High School-
Nakuru.1988-1991.
Key Skills:
Ability to plan, implement and formulate HR & Procurement strategies by using or
adapting tactics based on the organizational goals and set up.
Qualified CPA(K) and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ICPAK (Reg. No 4183).
Am well versed in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Sage/Pastel, Accpac (Simply
Accounting), Great Plains Microsoft Business Solution Accounting System and
Syspro Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.
Knowledge of payroll processing and computerized accounting
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Result- Oriented, Self motivated and dynamic
Extensive experience in finance and administration
Team player who can work well within a multitasking office
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Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Oct 2009 - Date;
Job Title; Finance & Administration Manager;
Duties & Responsibilities:
Managing all RNGC financial activities to achieve specific financial goals
Ensuring compliance and consistency with RNGC financial policies & procedures
Recording & accounting for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy & completeness
of required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions
Managing cash flows & forecasting by developing a reliable cash flow projection
process and reporting mechanism
Overseeing the Human resources & Administration function of the club
Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration at the
RNGC
Ensuring registration requirements are kept currentat all times and files statutory
returns and renewals
Managing local information technology contract ensuring infrastructure needs are
met, including properly functioning IT equipment,routine maintenance,security
over It(antivirus software and regular backups)
Overseeing cash disbursement in accordance with financial management policies
In charge of payroll processing and all legal & regulatory compliance regarding all
financial functions
Preparing monthly financial reports for the RNGC Board and other internal
management reports for the General Manager and related committee containing
budget to actual expenditure information
Supervising month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliation, VAT
reimbursements, inventory lists and ensuring that they are properly concluded
Overseeing internal daily audits of cash and managing the procurement function
Providing assistance to program staff and project budget preparation
Working closely with the general manager and board in preparation of business
plan and operational budget
Co-ordinating all financial audit activities by external parties ensuring that they are
done professionally and in a timely manner
In charge of closing and implementing all the external auditor recommendations
and standard accounting policies
Preparing and maintaining financial records and resolving financial &
administrative issues
Providing training & guidance to finance & administrative department staff
Professional Experience
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Samchi Telecommunications Ltd, November 2008-September 2009;
Job Title; Finance Manager;
Duties & Responsibilities:
I was in charge of the Finance docket in its entirety, reporting to the CEO and my duties are
basically as per my previous position in Com Twenty One Ltd albeit now at a higher level
and responsibility.
Com Twenty One Ltd, August 2005-October 2008;
Job Title; Financial Controller;
Duties & Responsibilities:
I joined Com 21 Ltd as an Assistant Head of Finance in August 2005 and rose to the
position of Financial Controller. I was in charge of 17 subordinate staff with 7 being directly
under my supervision in the Finance Department and the other 10 being staff in the branch
network. My main duties included but were not restricted to the following: -
a) Analyzing and ensuring accuracy of all the work done in Syspro ERP (previously in
Great Plains - Microsoft Business Solution Accounting package) as extracted from
the source records or POS and counterchecking that all the sub ledger entries i.e.
Sales, Purchases, expenses, etc therein are entered accurately before posting the
same into the General Ledger.
b) Verifying accurate preparation of all statutory requirements including PAYE, NSSF
and NHIF as well as compiling the VAT monthly summaries for submission to
KRA.
c) Computing the landed costs of stock items imported both for Retail as well as
Corporate sales departments and establishing the minimum selling prices
acceptable as per the company’s policy.
d) Handling all taxation matters and updating the company’s database on all new
developments in relation to taxation and the KRA.
e) Preparation of timely and accurate financial budgets and forecasts by consolidating
individual departmental (as well as branch based) budgets and subsequent
evaluation of the actual performance of the same (vis-à-vis the budget) and
reporting to the Board of Directors.
f) On working capital management, I analyze the business financial and general
operating information on a daily basis to identify trends and opportunities for
development.
g) Establishing of the branches break even sales and ensuring that the Executive
Committee of the company gets a feedback on the branches performance on a
timely and accurate manner.
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h) Ensuring that all the reconciliations (Bank, Debtors, Creditors) are done accurately
and in time by the subordinate staff and checking the same before approval for
posting or payments/statements.
i) Training and proposing training programs for all staff under my supervision and
ensuring that they are well skilled to provide high level services.
j) Co-ordination with the company’s Auditors both internal and external in
formulating suitable tailor made internal control measures to safeguard the
company against risks in operations.
k) Evaluate and subsequently authorize LPOs and other requisitions in accordance to
the laid down procurement procedures in the absence of the Finance Director as
well as deputizing her when she is away.
l) Together with my team, I ensured among other duties that the final monthly
management accounts for the group of companies (Com Twenty One Ltd, Redline
Ltd and Loginet Ltd) are prepared in time and more so reflect an accurate depiction
of the situation on the ground.
Kimani Kiarie & Co. (CPA-K), May 2002-July 2005;
Job Title; Audit Senior;
Duties & Responsibilities:
I worked in Kimani Kiarie & Co (incorporating Comprehensive Management Consultants
Ltd) for slightly over three years rising to the position of an Audit Senior and a Consultant
consultancy trainee where my main duties and assignments included:-
Auditing of Corporate as well as Unincorporated business units for procedural and
statutory compliance as per the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and
Standards (G.A.A.Ps) and the Companies Act Cap 486.
Establishing and rolling out of effective systems of Internal Controls for our clients
which are tailor made to their respective requirements to ensure proper safeguard
of the client companies’ assets.
Designing and constantly reviewing execution of audit programmes relating to
financial, operational as well as management audits in line with the best auditing
practices.
Preparing assignment and/or assessment reports in accordance with professional
code of ethics for our clients and/or the partner and also carrying out due diligence
assignments for potential acquisitions by our clients.
Identifying audit risks and issues and follow up with clients to ensure effective
implementation of corrective measures.
Countering and defending our clients positions in Local tribunals and representing
them in KRA related matters to ensure that the clients interest are safeguarded and
taken care of at all times.
Generating of Final accounts from incomplete records for new clients asnd
preparing and advising on their Tax returns based on their current operations and
profitability.
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While in Kimani Kiarie & Co as well as its subsidiary sister company,
Comprehensive Management Consultants Ltd, I was directly involved and
responsible for many clients who included: -
o Pauls Bakery and Confectioneries Ltd – A manufacturing set up.
o Wajibu Ventures Ltd – Shares and investment Portfolio set up.
o Malteser International – An NGO set-up.
o Bia Bora Ltd – A retail distributorship set-up.
o Kihoto Investment Ltd – A land buying (many shareholders) set up.
o Railways Golf Club – A non-profit making (Sports Oriented) set up.
Consequently, out of this experience, I believe this led to me getting an opportunity to
work with my next employer Com 21 Ltd.
Achievements
As an auditor with Kimani Kiarie & Co., I successfully oversaw the KRA in-depth audit
against our clients to conclusion and with minimal tax and penalties repercussions. These
clients were:
(i) Com Twenty One Ltd (Years 2000 – 2001)
(ii) Paul’s Bakery & Confectioneries (Years 1999 – 2001)
(iii) Bia Bora distributors Ltd (Years 1998 – 2000) and
(iv) Kensilver Enterprises (Years 1997 – 2000).
Suera Flowers Ltd, Sept 1997-April 2002;
Job Title; Accountant;
Duties & Responsibilities:
(A flower growing and exporting co. based in Nyahururu)
I started my career at Suera Flowers Ltd and my main Duties included:-
Preparation and presentation to the Board of Directors the monthly, Quarterly and
Annual financial reports and management accounts.
Preparation of the annual budgets (together with the production team).
Maintenance of the cashbook and doing the bank reconciliations.
Evaluation of the costs incurred by different departments and
evaluation/investigation of any variances (vis-à-vis the budget) and offering
recommendations and feedback to the relevant departments.
Preparation, monitoring and continued enhancement of Internal Controls.
Maintenance of the General ledger and preparation of Journals.
Training of subordinate staff on general accounting duties and analysis.
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Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Charity/community service
Swimming
Sports (Soccer, Tennis)
Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence,work ethic and
performance.
Charles Kahura Mbaya
Architect – Spaceform Studios
Past Chairman Royal Nairobi Golf Club
P.O. Box 47450-00100
Nairobi.
Tel: 0720,510,652
Abdulwahid Aboo,
FCPA (K), FACCA, FCPS (K),
Partner AAC Kenya
P.O. Box 83313-80100
Mombasa
Tel: 0722,413,351
Mr. John Kiarie
C.E.O
Com Twenty One Ltd,
P.O. Box 15818-00100
Nairobi.
Tel: 0721,633,359
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