Cpa Felistas Njihia

FELISTAS NJIHIA Address: Nairobi, Kenya LinkedIn: CPA Felistas Njihia PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Tech-savvy CPA (K) and Financial Business Analyst with 7+ years of experience streamlining finance operations, audit systems, and digital workflows for global clients. Skilled in automating repetitive processes using Zapier, n8n, Make (Integromat), and Google Workspace, with a strong foundation in data analytics, reporting automation, and AI-driven task optimization. Experienced in managing multi-entity bookkeeping, CRM workflows (Salesforce, HubSpot), and cloud-based collaboration using Notion, Asana, and Trello. Adept at bridging financial accuracy with digital transformation to support executives and entrepreneurs in achieving operational efficiency and scalable growth. SKILLS Strategic Financial Management • Budgeting & Forecasting • FP&A • Risk Assessment • Internal Controls • IFRS & GAAP Compliance • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Treasury & Cash Flow Management • Taxation & Statutory Compliance • Cost Control & Profitability Analysis • Governance & Audit Oversight • Payroll & General Ledger Accounting • Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations • BAS & CRA Filings • Financial Modeling & Data Analysis • AI Model Training & Financial Data Annotation • Process Automation • Team Leadership & Mentorship • Client & Stakeholder Relations • QuickBooks Online • Xero • Sage Intacct • CaseWare • AuditBoard • SAP • Power BI • Advanced Excel EXPERIENCES Senior Auditor Reuben Gitahi & Associates | Nairobi, Kenya | Feb 2022 - Present Roles And Responsibilities: ● ● ● ● ● Spearheaded the comprehensive planning and oversight of the auditing process, utilizing QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage Intacct to guarantee efficient financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Delegated responsibilities to junior and staff auditors and meticulously reviewed their work, ensuring project standards were met and facilitating seamless teamwork via cloud-based auditing platforms like CaseWare. Executed risk and control assessments utilizing advanced analytics tools, resulting in the preparation of 45+ detailed audit reports for timely submission to senior management. Conducted periodic audits for 15 diverse client accounts using software such as AuditBoard, ensuring seamless collaboration and workflow management in a virtual environment. Presented audit findings to stakeholders and actively worked on continuous improvement strategies, implementing recommendations that led to a 15% reduction in reported discrepancies across all engagements. Financial Business Analyst - AI Trainer Turing | Remote | Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 Roles And Responsibilities: ● ● ● ● Reviewed 100+ annual reports to extract key financial data, including complex information from tables, charts, diagrams, financial statements, notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). Crafted high-complexity finance prompts through advanced prompt engineering techniques, requiring and validating advanced calculations such as ratios, trend analysis, and scenario modeling. Developed clear Chain-of-Thought (COT) reasoning with meticulous step-by-step data extraction and computation methods, training AI models for superior analytical capabilities. Ensured Quality Assurance (QA) by consistently meeting project standards for difficulty, accuracy, and US grammar compliance across 500 training examples. ● ● ● Designed sophisticated AI model evaluation prompts to test reasoning, using cross-referenced financial data and deep domain knowledge, successfully identifying and correcting 20+ critical model errors. Maintained strict adherence to SOPs, tool usage rules, and compliance guidelines for annotation and formatting in a virtual workspace. Collaborated with the development team, providing financial insights for project planning and execution, contributing to the successful launch of a new AI financial analysis feature. Senior Audit Associate Reuben Gitahi & Associates | Nairobi, Kenya | May 2021 - Feb 2022 Roles And Responsibilities: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Led all phases of audit planning, guaranteeing full compliance with professional standards, leveraging integrated tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and Microsoft Power BI for in-depth data analysis and reporting. Managed engagement economics, successfully tracking and optimizing project hours, resulting in a 10% increase in billable utilization using TimeTracker and Trello for effective project management. Cultivated strong client relationships, maintaining regular contact, and assessing satisfaction using CRM tools like Salesforce, leading to a 25% retention rate increase. Directed the development and implementation of specialized audit procedures for high-risk areas, including revenue, financial instruments, and taxes, utilizing specialized software like Sage Intacct. Coordinated audit activities virtually with remote team members, ensuring all deadlines were met and documentation was securely shared. Prepared and presented financial statements to clients, clearly explaining complex financial data and audit adjustments. Mentored three junior staff on audit methodology and compliance standards, improving team efficiency. OTHER EXPERIENCES ● ● ● ● Audit Associate | Mwangi Gathimba & Associates | Nairobi, Kenya | Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 Accountant | Rocage Company Limited | Nairobi, Kenya | Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 CPA Part-Time Tutor | PASA-Egerton University | Sep 2016 - Aug 2018 Customer Service Intern | TAI SACCO – Thika Branch | Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 EDUCATION ● Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Sociology | Egerton University | 2018 CERTIFICATION ● CPA K | Kasneb | 2019 TOOLS QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct, CaseWare, AuditBoard, Microsoft Power BI, TimeTracker, Trello, Salesforce CRM, TaxSlayer, Drake Tax, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, AI Labelbox, Scale AI, ChatGPT, Moodle, Zoom, Microsoft Teams. LANGUAGES ● ● English - Native Swahili - Native REFEREES Available upon request.