Kennedy Owuondo

Currently serving as a Financial Planning Analyst, optimizing financial operations and reporting for strategic business decision-making.

• Spearheaded financial reporting by preparing and disseminating detailed department profit and loss accounts to leadership, enabling data-driven strategic decisions.
• Developed comprehensive business forecasts and financial models, integrating key performance indicators to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Managed accounts payable and general accounting operations, achieving a 99% success rate in process efficiency and accuracy.
• Designed and implemented an interactive business performance dashboard using Looker Studio, providing real-time insights and enhancing operational oversight.
• Led the implementation of critical financial software, including Chargebee, Toggl, and Expensify, streamlining daily operations and improving financial data management.

Provided critical data analysis and classification expertise as a Short-Term Consultant for agricultural and economic development initiatives.

• Conducted comprehensive data aggregation and analysis of GCP data for crops and livestock across various Kenyan counties using Excel, generating critical insights for agricultural development.
• Successfully classified diverse economic activities utilizing the internationally recognized ISIC code, enhancing data standardization and enabling robust macroeconomic analysis.

Supervised loan verification and collection processes, significantly reducing financial risk and improving operational compliance.

• Oversaw loan verification and appraisal processes, achieving a 98% fraud-free loan disbursement rate and ensuring team compliance through targeted training.
• Generated daily collection reports and provided strategic recommendations, contributing to a 7% reduction in the branch's portfolio at risk (PAR).
• Developed and implemented activity-based budgets, effectively aligning financial strategies with organizational objectives to optimize resource allocation and performance.

Supported financial operations through budget analysis and reconciliation, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.

• Analyzed departmental budgets and prepared accurate bank reconciliation reports, ensuring timely financial closures and adherence to internal guidelines.
• Maintained meticulous financial records, accurately recording transactions and preparing financial statements in strict adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Co-founded and managed the Accounting Club, overseeing financial planning and successful fundraising initiatives.

• Co-founded the Accounting Club and developed comprehensive semesterly budgets, successfully achieving over 100% realization of anticipated funds through innovative fundraising strategies.