Kennedy Kigundu

Professional summary (remote-ready)

Seasoned remote finance executive and  with 15+ years delivering bookkeeping, month‑end close, payroll, VAT compliance and outsourced CFO services for distributed teams. I design cloud-first  automate processes using accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite etc and deliver cashflow forecasts and KPI dashboards that remote owners and investors can act on instantly.

Core remote strengths

• Cloud accounting and secure remote workflows (Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite)
• Multi‑currency reporting and cross‑border compliance
• Virtual month‑end close, bank reconciliations, and payroll delivery
• Remote-friendly cashflow forecasting and treasury coordination
• Asynchronous reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder packs for different timezones
• Cleanups and handovers for remote or hybrid finance teams

Key remote results

• Cut remote month‑end close from 10 days to 3 days for distributed operations.
• Automated bookkeeping workflows, reducing remote manual time by 50%.
• Recovered aged receivables and improved cash runway by three months for remote SMEs.
• Built audit‑ready cloud books enabling fully remote audits and investor due diligence.

One-line pitch for remote job applications

Remote-first finance leader delivering audit‑ready bookkeeping, cashflow forecasting and outsourced CFO support using cloud systems and timezone‑aware reporting.

Availability and rate

Remote engagements only; hourly: $45 / hr. Fixed packages and retainers available — message your scope and timezone and I’ll send a tailored plan.

BCom (Second Class Honours, Upper) — Kenyatta University, Nairobi, 2012.

Diploma in Project Monitoring & Evaluation — Laikipia University, 2019.

CPA professional progression (KASNEB) — CPA Sections 1–6 completed (Section 5 & 6 completed 2016).

Corporate fraud management & cyber security training — Crowne Plaza Nairobi, 2022.

Foundational technical certificates — KATC 1 & 2 (KASNEB), 2001; O‑Levels: Kamuiru High School, 1997..