Titus Kioko Muuo
Franklin,ACT
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager and Certified Public Accountant with over 18 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting operations, and strategic planning. Achieved a 30% reduction in month-end reporting time, maintained budget accuracy within a 5% variance, and led audits resulting in unqualified opinions for 16 consecutive years. Proficient in financial reporting, cash flow management, tax compliance, and internal controls, consistently driving operational efficiency and financial integrity. Committed to leveraging extensive financial expertise to enhance efficiency and ensure financial stability for [target company name].
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Finance Manager
Geo-Cart Surveys and Engineering Solutions Ltd
Kenya
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Generated precise monthly financial reports for executive management to facilitate strategic decision-making and ensure punctual adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Administered comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Oversaw accounting staff and directed finance operations.
- Maintained the integrity of the general ledger and performed critical reconciliations.
- Coordinated and supported external and internal audit activities.
- Ensured strict compliance with all statutory reporting mandates.
- Managed and executed the end-to-end payroll processing.
- Compiled detailed management reports for senior executive review.
- Monitored cash flow dynamics and overall financial performance.
- Enhanced financial policies and strengthened internal control frameworks.
- Managed all aspects of taxation, ensuring compliance and optimizing strategies.
- Reduced month-end reporting cycle time by 30% through process optimization.
- Achieved improved budget accuracy by implementing enhanced forecasting techniques, resulting in minimal variances below 5%.
- Successfully steered annual audits, concluding with minimal queries.
- Instituted robust financial controls that effectively mitigated operational risks.
- Spearheaded finance system upgrades that significantly boosted operational efficiency.
- Streamlined tax compliance procedures, leading to zero penalties for two consecutive years.
Chief Accountant
Palacina Developments Ltd
11.2009 - 10.2025
- Managed company cash flow and executed foreign currency exchange operations.
- Approved and processed all outgoing payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Performed prompt and thorough bank account reconciliations.
- Administered tax compliance for VAT, Payroll taxes, corporate tax, and excise and import duty.
- Directed end-to-end payroll processing for over 150 employees, guaranteeing 100% on-time and accurate salary disbursements.
- Executed strategic debt management initiatives.
- Maintained the comprehensive loan book, tracking all obligations and repayments.
- Managed insurance contracts, encompassing medical, general, and motor insurance policies.
- Calculated the cost of imported goods, including duties and associated fees.
- Developed annual budgets and set departmental performance targets.
- Generated financial reports for executives and presented financial statements to auditors.
- Enhanced reporting accuracy through diligent review and validation processes.
- Reduced monthly closing days from 8 to 5 days by implementing efficient closing procedures.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, improving data integrity and reducing discrepancies.
- Led annual audits, consistently receiving unqualified opinions for 16 consecutive years.
- Provided critical support to management in financial planning and informed decision-making.
Chief Accountant
Dormans Coffee Limited
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Conducted daily revenue audits across 10 restaurant outlets to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Authorized all purchase requisitions, verifying necessity and budget alignment.
- Managed the timely filing of all corporate tax returns.
- Processed payroll and ensured accurate submission of statutory deductions.
- Oversaw the administration of insurance policies, including general, medical, and motor vehicle coverage.
- Managed lease agreements for all rented properties.
- Administered long-term financing arrangements and monitored accrued loan interest.
- Led budgeting processes and contributed to strategic planning initiatives.
- Supervised monthly stock takes across all stores and restaurants to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Verified bank reconciliations and submitted weekly cash flow reports to management.
- Assisted in the management of accounts receivable and debt collection efforts.
- Supervised the reconciliation of creditor accounts to ensure accurate supplier payments.
- Maintained the company's fixed assets register.
- Prepared financial reports and presented them to external auditors.
- Executed effective revenue audits, significantly reducing errors and pilferages by 80%.
- Attained complete tax compliance, resulting in zero penalties for two consecutive years.
- Delivered accurate management reporting, which facilitated better decision-making in a dynamic and competitive food industry environment.
Finance Officer
Flying Doctors Society of Africa-AMREF
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Managed revenue reconciliation and verified daily bank deposits for accuracy.
- Performed comprehensive creditor controls to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.
- Provided essential input for payroll processing.
- Prepared detailed financial management reports for internal stakeholders.
- Conducted source audits and market surveys to gather relevant financial data.
- Managed debtors' accounts and monitored outstanding receivables.
- Oversaw bank reconciliations and controlled petty cash disbursements.
- Served as Trustee for the society's investment portfolio, safeguarding assets.
- Maintained the fixed assets register, tracking all company assets.
- Supervised monthly stock takes to ensure inventory accuracy.
Audit Associate
Khalid & Company
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Examined client books of accounts, financial statement amounts, and disclosures to assist partners in forming independent opinions.
- Evaluated taxation compliance by performing various procedures related to VAT, withholding tax, deferred tax, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements.
- Assessed the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of management's accounting estimates, alongside evaluating the overall presentation of financial statements.
- Reviewed policies concerning related party transactions, inventories, foreign exchange gains/(losses), financial risk management, capital risk management, credit risk, and liquidity risk, providing expert opinions.
- Executed additional duties as assigned by the managing partner.
- Key clients included Tamarind Group, Across Africa Safaris, Sheffield Steel, Malu Ltd, Star Freight Ltd, Career Connections, House of Manji-Weetabix, The Advertising Co., and Sarova Hotels, among others.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting/Finance
Strathmore University
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Preparation and Monitoring
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Payroll Administration
- Bank Reconciliations
- Audit Coordination
- Tax Compliance
- Sun/Oracle/Pastel/QuickBooks
- Strong analytical skills
- High level of integrity
- Leadership
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA Kenya), CPA Kenya
- 2005
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Finance Manager
Geo-Cart Surveys and Engineering Solutions Ltd
11.2025 - 05.2026
Chief Accountant
Palacina Developments Ltd
11.2009 - 10.2025
Chief Accountant
Dormans Coffee Limited
03.2007 - 10.2009
Finance Officer
Flying Doctors Society of Africa-AMREF
09.2006 - 02.2007
Audit Associate
Khalid & Company
01.2005 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting/Finance
Strathmore University