Francis Gitau

Orchestrated financial planning and budgeting for corporate annual budgets, ensuring 100% adherence to organizational objectives and strategic goals.

Managed comprehensive accounting operations, including payroll, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial closeouts, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

Directed annual audits, resolving all audit queries, and ensuring timely compliance, enhancing transparency and accountability across financial processes.

Identified and mitigated key financial risks, implementing robust internal controls that safeguarded organizational assets and ensured regulatory compliance.

Developed and deployed finance and administrative policies and systems, aligning operations with organizational values and achieving full compliance with donor regulations.

Mentored and developed finance teams, fostering a pipeline of talent and enhancing team performance by over 15% through targeted capacity-building initiatives.

Ensured 100% financial compliance with grant agreements, prepared comprehensive donor reports, and provided cost models that secured new funding proposals.

Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that streamlined financial and administrative functions, boosting overall operational excellence and reducing manual effort by 20%.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date personnel records, including salaries, leave, and expenses, improving payroll accuracy by 30% and streamlining HR processes.

Designed and implemented a new expense tracking system, enhancing transparency and reducing discrepancies in expense reports by 25%.

Oversaw financial transactions for Molo and Neema, including expense coding and daily cash balancing, resulting in a 20% reduction in financial errors.

Conducted monthly financial reporting and petty cash reconciliation, achieving 100% accuracy and ensuring full accountability in cash handling.

Collaborated with the Director of Operations to ensure 100% adherence to Project 82 Kenya's Accounting Policies, producing thorough monthly reconciliations and enhancing transparency.

Acted as a primary signatory for Molo accounts, ensuring the security and authorization of all financial transactions.

Monitored petty cash with Molo House of Hope, minimizing discrepancies by 15% and optimizing fund use through balanced and accountable cash management.

Oversaw procurement and tendering processes for Molo programs, securing quality supplies at competitive prices, which achieved a 15% cost saving and improved program efficiency.

Maintained comprehensive financial records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation for all incoming and outgoing funds.

Processed daily transactions, including invoices, receipts, and payments, to support efficient financial operations.

Assisted with financial reconciliation activities, contributing to the integrity and accuracy of accounting data.

Supported the preparation of financial reports by ensuring all data was properly recorded and categorized.

Conducted comprehensive financial consultations with clients to understand goals, leading to tailored financial planning and product recommendations.

Performed in-depth financial analyses to develop customized financial plans, aligning client provisions with future objectives and market conditions.

Provided expert financial advice, guiding clients through complex decisions and presenting suitable products to meet individual needs effectively.

Facilitated seamless communication between clients, head office, and financial service providers, ensuring efficient delivery of appropriate financial solutions.

Conducted regular reviews of client financial circumstances, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure sustained alignment with evolving goals.