vernon

Certified Public Accountant and Finance Specialist

vernon

2,500/mo
Nairobi, Kenya
Looking for Part-time
4 hours/day
Availability: US / Asia timezone

Profile Description

Seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with senior-level experience in public finance, budgeting, and financial governance across government and academic institutions. Proven leader in national budget formulation, fiscal oversight, and financial policy implementation, with a strong record of driving compliance, accountability, and value for money. Brings a strategic, data-driven approach to financial management, supported by advanced expertise in Excel, Google Sheets, and statistical anal...

Top Skills

Accounts Payable/Receivable · 10 yearsBookkeeping · 10 yearsBudget Management · 10 yearsExcel (Advanced) · 10 yearsFinancial Analysis · 10 years

Skills & Expertise

Data & Analytics

Excel (Advanced)Expert
Statistical AnalysisExpert
Google Sheets (Advanced)Expert
Predictive AnalyticsExpert

Finance & Accounting

SageExpert
QuickBooksExpert
BookkeepingExpert
Budget ManagementExpert
Accounts Payable/ReceivableExpert
Financial ReportingExpert
Payroll ProcessingExpert
Financial AnalysisExpert
Tax PreparationExpert
Risk ManagementExpert

Work Experience

Finance Officer

The National Treasury

Feb 2008 - Present

Key Achievements:

Played a key role in national budget preparation, analysis, and execution, supporting fiscal discipline, compliance with public finance regulations, and effective allocation of government resources. Contributed to strengthening financial controls and reporting frameworks within public institutions, enhancing transparency, accountability, and audit outcomes. Provided data-driven financial analysis and decision support using advanced Excel, Google Sheets, and statistical techniques to inform budgeting, forecasting, and policy implementation. Supported senior leadership through financial briefs, budget performance reports, and variance analysis, enabling informed strategic and operational decisions. Recognized for a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and integrity in handling sensitive financial data and public resources.

Predictive AnalyticsBookkeepingFinancial ReportingTax PreparationRisk ManagementPayroll ProcessingBudget ManagementSageQuickBooksAccounts Payable/ReceivableFinancial AnalysisGoogle Sheets (Advanced)Statistical AnalysisExcel (Advanced)

Managing Principal

Eclipse Institute of Business Studies

Jun 2016 - Mar 2018

Key Achievements:

Successfully trained and mentored finance and accounting students and professionals as a Finance and Accounting Lecturer, translating complex financial and statistical concepts into practical, real-world applications. Enhanced institutional capacity by building analytical and technical skills in financial modeling, budgeting tools, and quantitative analysis among learners and colleagues. Provided strategic leadership, overseeing academic, administrative, and financial operations while driving institutional growth, governance, and performance.

Financial AnalysisAccounts Payable/ReceivableBudget ManagementPayroll ProcessingRisk ManagementFinancial ReportingTax PreparationBookkeepingSageQuickBooks

Quick Stats

Age37 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
JapaneseBasic
ID VerificationNot verified
Portfolio
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Education

Associate's Degree

Certified Public Accountant

2012 - 2014

Bachelor's Degree

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2008 - 2012