Mark Abonyo

Seasoned Finance Executive with 30+ years of experience driving strategic financial management, forensic auditing, and operational efficiency across corporate, banking, and NGO sectors. Proven track record in optimizing liquidity, mitigating risk, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable accounting frameworks that deliver measurable business growth.

Independent Consultant Accountant - Self-Employed

(2024-09)

• Provide strategic financial consulting, bookkeeping, budgeting, and investment advisory to SMEs, SACCOs, and NGOs.
• Manage forensic and financial audits, streamline KRA tax compliance (VAT, Payroll, Corporate Taxation), and improve overall regulatory compliance for clients.

Sales Manager (Coast & Nairobi Region) - I&M Bank Kenya Ltd

(2022-10 - 2024-08)

• Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performing regional sales team to drive institutional banking and financial product adoption.
• Spearheaded market expansion strategies, increasing regional sales revenue by 65%.

Consultant Finance Manager - Kaycer Enterprises Kenya, Bahati Flowers Shop & Hashi Kitchen

(2021-03 - 2022-09)

• Directed end-to-end financial operations, cash flow optimization, and vendor management across multiple business units.
• Optimized receivables and reorder levels by 70%, significantly minimizing supply chain disruptions and freeing up working capital.
• Acted as the primary liaison to resolve complex disputes involving government agencies, KRA, creditors, and corporate clients.

Head of Accounts Receivables - AAA Growers Ltd

(2020-08 - 2021-02)

• Supervised credit control operations and engineered robust risk mitigation structures to safeguard corporate liquidity.

Management Accountant - Modern Coast Express Ltd

(2017-09 - 2018-09)

Managed management accounting frameworks, variance analysis, and internal budget tracking to guide executive decision-making.

Finance Customer Relationship Executive - A.P. Moller - Maersk Kenya Ltd

(2012-04 - 2016-12)

• Oversee financial portfolios for corporate shipping accounts, driving dispute resolution and credit policy alignment.
• Spearheaded credit control operations, successfully improving accounts receivables collections by 65% and maximizing cash flow.
• Enhanced service delivery metrics, lifting documented customer satisfaction scores to over 75%.

Head Accountant - Tekko Tours & Travel

(2007-01 - 2012-03)

• Led the successful migration, implementation, and structuring of modern corporate accounting software.
• Managed the full cycle accounting team, supervising staff training, financial reporting, and annual corporate audits.

Finance & Administration Manager - Nervenet Services

(2003 - 2006)

Computer Operator to Chief Accountant - E.A. Educational Publishers Ltd

(1991 - 2003)

Human Resources Clerk - Kenyatta National Hospital

(1988 - 1991)

Casual Staff - Metal Box

(1985 - 1988)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Double Major in Finance & Accounting (2019)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Sections 1 to 6 (2011)

Computer Certificates - MS-Introduction, Word, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Pastel - Strathmore University School of Accountancy (SOA)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Ruiru High School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Muslim Primary School