Shalleth Mwangemi
Finance Officer / Bursar
About
Highly experienced finance professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Proven expertise in financial analysis, budget preparation and monitoring, cash flow management, bank reconciliations, statutory compliance, and risk management. Demonstrated success in strengthening internal controls, improving financial reporting, coordinating internal and external audits, and providing strategic financial insights that support organizational performance and informed decision-making.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, ERP systems, and financial data analysis. Recognized for integrity, analytical thinking, leadership, and delivering efficient financial operations while ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience
Finance Officer / Bursar - Moi Forces Academy - Mombasa, Kenya
(2002-05 - 2025-06)
- Managed institutional budgets while ensuring full compliance with government financial regulations and organizational policies.
- Reduced financial reporting turnaround time by 30% through process improvements and workflow optimization.
- Implemented cost-control initiatives that reduced operational expenditure by 15%, improving resource utilization.
- Successfully coordinated internal and external audits and ensured timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Strengthened internal control systems, improving financial accountability and safeguarding institutional assets.
- Prepared timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that supported executive decision-making and strategic planning.
- Directed financial management functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and compliance with public sector financial regulations.
- Prepared, monitored, and controlled annual budgets, financial forecasts, and expenditure reports to support effective resource allocation and financial sustainability.
- Produced accurate financial statements, management reports, and budget variance analyses to support informed decision-making.
- Supervised finance staff and coordinated the preparation of payroll, bank reconciliations, statutory returns, audit schedules, and financial reports.
- Designed and implemented internal control systems, financial policies, and risk management frameworks to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking transactions, cash flow, and financial reconciliations.
- Conducted financial analysis, expenditure monitoring, and budget performance reviews, recommending cost-saving and efficiency improvement measures.
- Maintained accurate accounting records, including the general ledger, fixed asset register, inventory records, and supporting financial documentation.
- Ensured compliance with Ministry of Education financial regulations, procurement policies, statutory obligations, and institutional financial procedures.
- Collaborated with auditors, government agencies, financial institutions, suppliers, and development partners to promote accountability, transparency, and prudent financial management.
- Provided senior management with financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations to support planning and organizational decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance - KCA University (2024)
CPA Part III - KASNEB (2015)