Profile

About Peter Kamau

“From coordinating operations at Digital Divide Data in Nairobi to directing finance across five African countries and now serving Canadian nonprofits remotely, every step has been about building financial trust wherever I sit.”

For Hiring Teams

Target Roles

Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Financial Consultant, Accounting Consultancy, Training

Seniority Band

Senior Director

Remote Arrangement

Fully remote, globally distributed teams

Timezone

Nairobi, Kenya (EAT / UTC+3)

CPA-KCertified Public Accountant, Kenya

30%Reduction in Reconciliation Discrepancies

10M+ KESIn Recovered Claims

36%Team Productivity Increase

Career Timeline

Nine Years of Building Financial Trust, Role by Role

Every role below added a new layer of compliance discipline, from first-line bookkeeping to directing finance across five countries.

July 2026 - Present

Finance Consultant

Zivo Financial Services Inc., Ottawa, Canada (Remote)

Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and financial reporting for Canadian nonprofit organizations and charities, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective financial management.
Prepared GST/HST filings and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian tax requirements.
Administered payroll deductions and supported T4/T4A preparation and reporting, ensuring accurate payroll and year-end tax documentation.
Coordinated property and provincial tax compliance requirements for nonprofit clients, maintaining complete records and supporting timely submissions.
Executed month-end closure procedures, including account reconciliations, financial reviews, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
Strengthened finance SOPs and internal controls by standardizing accounting processes and documentation, improving consistency and audit readiness.
Collaborated with distributed client teams through virtual workflows and cloud-based finance systems, using QuickBooks Online and Syft Analytics to support accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting.

Key Achievement

Strengthened finance SOPs and internal controls by standardizing accounting processes and documentation, improving consistency and audit readiness.

January 2026 - Present

Travel Support Consultant

Jensen Adventures, LLC, United States (Part-Time, Remote)

Coordinated travel support services, ensuring accurate processing of visa applications and travel insurance arrangements.
Managed client requests, verified requirements, and maintained organized records to support efficient service delivery.
Applied compliance procedures to ensure adherence to travel regulations and client requirements.
Provided remote administrative support and coordinated timely resolution of client inquiries.

Key Achievement

Coordinated travel support services, ensuring accurate processing of visa applications and travel insurance arrangements.

December 2022 - July 2026

Head of Finance

Craydel Inc., Nairobi, Kenya (overseeing USA, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Zimbabwe), Remote

Directed financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting across operations in five countries, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting strategic decision-making.
Designed and implemented tax optimization strategies across multiple jurisdictions, reducing liabilities and improving financial efficiency.
Oversaw payroll administration and statutory compliance for regional teams, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
Managed multi-currency financial transactions and cash flow across international operations, maintaining financial accuracy and control.
Strengthened internal controls, financial governance, and reporting processes to improve operational efficiency and audit readiness.
Coordinated cross-functional finance activities with remote international teams, ensuring consistent financial operations.
Trained and mentored finance staff on financial systems, reporting standards, and internal procedures.

Key Achievement

Coordinated the due diligence process that closed a $1.3M USD investment deal.

January 2018 - February 2020

Senior Accountant

City Eye Hospital Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

Prepared monthly financial reports and year-end schedules to support management decision-making and financial planning.
Maintained general ledger accuracy and resolved accounts receivable and payable issues to improve financial controls.
Led inventory stock-takes across 20+ product lines, identifying and correcting variances to improve record accuracy.
Managed employee benefits administration and ensured compliance with statutory requirements and company policies.

Key Achievement

Built the NHIF invoicing SOP that recovered over 10M KES in stuck claims.

June 2017 - December 2017

Accountant

Posstone Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

Prepared financial statements, maintained accounting records, and supported month-end closing activities.
Reconciled bank and petty cash accounts, reducing discrepancies by 30% through improved verification processes.
Processed payroll, PAYE filings, and statutory submissions, ensuring timely compliance with regulatory requirements.
Managed daily bookkeeping, cash flow monitoring, expense tracking, and internal audits to strengthen financial controls.

Key Achievement

Reconciled bank and petty cash accounts, reducing discrepancies by 30% through improved verification processes.

December 2016 - May 2017

Accountant

Oyake Enterprises Ltd., Kenya

Managed daily bookkeeping and financial records, ensuring audit readiness and data accuracy.
Processed monthly payroll with full compliance on PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF deductions.
Reconciled bank, supplier, and customer accounts, minimizing financial discrepancies.
Filed VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax returns on time, avoiding penalties.
Supported the month-end close and prepared cash flow summaries for decision-making.

Key Achievement

Filed VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax returns on time, avoiding penalties.

April 2014 - November 2016

Production & Project Supervisor

Digital Divide Data Kenya Limited, Kenya

Increased team productivity by 36% via strategic scheduling and KPI alignment.
Created reporting tools that improved transparency in weekly revenue tracking.
Mentored junior staff, resulting in measurable improvements in output quality.
Navigated complex client projects, consistently meeting deadlines and quality benchmarks.

Key Achievement

Increased team productivity by 36% via strategic scheduling and KPI alignment.

August 2013 - March 2014

Project Coordinator

Digital Divide Data Kenya Limited, Kenya

Boosted accuracy by 22% through revamped data validation and entry protocols.
Reduced turnaround time for deliverables by streamlining task handovers.
Identified and fixed delivery bottlenecks, resulting in smoother workflow transitions.
Pioneered documentation templates that improved stakeholder communication.

Key Achievement

Boosted accuracy by 22% through revamped data validation and entry protocols.

Education & Credentials