Ian Lusina

IAN LUSINA Location: Nairobi, Kenya PROFILE SUMMARY CPA-certified Finance & Accounting professional with 8 years of progressive experience supporting cross-border clients and remote teams. Strong background in full-cycle accounting, audit readiness, and process optimization. Experienced in CRM-integrated accounting workflows, collaborating with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate invoicing, receivables tracking, and clean financial records. Hands on experience in QuickBooks Online and ERP systems, with a strong ability to adapt quickly to CRM platforms such as HubSpot for finance-support and reporting workflows. CORE COMPETENCIES - Financial Reporting & Month-End Close - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable - CRM-Integrated Accounting Workflows - Invoicing, Billing & Revenue Tracking - Audit Preparation & Compliance - Statutory Filings & Tax Compliance - Process Improvement & Documentation - Cross-Border & Multi-Currency Accounting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief Accountant (Remote Engagement)| Uganda Out-There Limited | June 2025 – Present Working directly with an international client on construction-related accounting projects. - Manage daily accounting operations including journals, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. - Prepare monthly management reports for senior leadership and international stakeholders. - Support CRM-integrated workflows by aligning client billing data with accounting records for accurate revenue recognition and receivables tracking. - Prepare and submit PAYE, VAT, WHT, NSSF, and corporate tax returns. - Support external audits by preparing schedules and maintaining audit-ready documentation. - Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online and ERP systems. - Handle multi-currency transactions (USD, KES, UGX). Finance & Administration Manager | Ideal Tents Uganda Limited | Feb 2020 – May 2025 Worked directly with East & South African clients on event services accounting - Led the full finance function including budgeting, AP/AR, payroll, and statutory compliance. - Coordinated invoicing and receivables follow-ups in collaboration with operations and client-facing teams. - Improved debt recovery through structured follow-ups and better tracking of client accounts. - Supported CRM-style client tracking processes by maintaining accurate customer, contract, and billing data. - Oversaw procurement, supplier payments, and operational workflows. - Led annual audits and ensured clean audit trails with no major findings. Accounts Payable Officer | Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort | Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 Worked directly with Top International Executives & Financial Controllers - Processed supplier invoices and statutory deductions including VAT, WHT, and NSSF. - Reconciled supplier statements and resolved billing discrepancies. - Maintained accurate expense and vendor records to support finance and operations reporting. - Conducted stock takes and reconciliations to support cost controls. Accounts & Logistics Assistant | Chapa Copy Limited | Dec 2017 – Oct 2018 - Supported accounting and logistics operations across multiple branches. - Maintained accurate transaction records, supplier documentation, and inventory reports. - Coordinated inter-branch logistics and enforced approval workflows for spending controls. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION - Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Kenya - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Daystar University REFERENCES Available upon request.