GITAUAUDITORS.CO.KE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Accountant
- Accounts Assistant
Amos is a committed accountant with excellent numerical skills, a track record of producing clear and concise financial reports, and attention to detail. His experience has exposed him to managing accounting procedures, bank reconciliations, analyzing transactions, and preparing documents for audits. He has communication skills that come in handy when advising clients on financial matters. At Geoffrey Gitau & Co., Amos serves as an Accountant and supports the team in bookkeeping, bank analysis and reconciliations, tax computations as well as processing tax payments and returns.
Besides preparing audit and accounting proposals, he supports in auditing functions and analyzes data to provide quantitative information on clients' financial position. He also audits financial transactions and documents, while ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. Amos has also worked in the retail sector where he refined his skills in accounting through general ledger management, petty cash processing, implementation of internal controls, preparing sales invoices, account receivables, and credit control duties. Amos is a Certified Public Accountant from KCA University. He is a flexible team player and works well with the team to ensure performance objectives and quality customer standards are achieved.
Eddah is a result-oriented professional, with 15 years of progressive experience covering management accounting, financial reporting, and implementing internal controls. She has provided relevant solutions on verifying the credibility of financial reports, recommendations for internal controls and long-range planning, risk identification and mitigation, and ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance.
Her client portfolio includes research, investment management, architecture, publication, and various consultancy firms. Her professional strengths have been solidified by experiences in an international logistics company and in the NGO sector.
Over the last 8 years, Eddah has worked at Geoffrey Gitau and Co., engaging in both accounting and audit assignments, with a specialty in KRA audits and iTax returns. She has conducted audits on financial statements, assessed the accuracy of accounts, and prepared reports that adhered to strict donor regulations. Her customers appreciate the delivery of accurate and timely management reports, prepared as per their specific requirements, as well as timely audits that meet IFRS standards. She has also supported her clients in improving operations by analyzing areas of bottlenecks and implementing systems that eliminated them. Eddah holds a CPA certification, with a Bachelor of Physics from the University of Nairobi and Diploma in Project Management from the Kenya Institute of Management.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Visionary Leader
CPA Jeff Gitau is a visionary leader, intentional about helping organizations thrive by supporting their strategic decisions through financial analysis and reporting. With over 20 years in financial advisory, internal and external audits, internal controls, and accounting, CPA Gitau has developed solid experiences in auditing and assurance, taxation, training, and development as well as business process outsourcing. Having interacted with organizations to understand their pain points and design bespoke solutions, Gitau demonstrates his ability and commitment to listen and be a trusted partner towards success.
Over the years, CPA Gitau has served clients in the corporate and Not-for-Profit sectors, supporting them with evolving tax matters, regulatory and international financial reporting standards, and provisions within the Companies act. In addition, he has represented clients in complex tax audits and at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. In 2011, he founded Geoffrey Gitau and Co., an auditing and business advisory firm that delivers quality, accurate and timely services. The firm currently serves both local and international clients in the Not-for-Profit, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Professional Services, and Retail Sectors. Through his leadership, the team has grown to provide useful insight, reveal problematic areas on finances and operations, and recommend areas of improvement. CPA Gitau's passion and alacrity to support organizations to optimize their financial systems and operations influences his team's performance and unwavering commitment to clients' success.
Gitau is a Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Institute of Internal Auditors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and is currently serving in several Boards, including Rotary District 9212 Finance Committee (covering Kenya, Ethiopia, Eretria, and South Sudan).
Gilbert is a seasoned finance and tax professional with over 20 years of experience in financial management for multinationals and regional operations. His wealth of experience in leading the finance function includes revenue and treasury accounting, budgeting, costing, regulatory, risk, and compliance management. Gilbert has led and motivated finance teams to achieve performance targets.
His outstanding contributions include designing finance structures with complete manuals, policies, procedures, reporting structures, and other internal controls. He has handled regional Statutory and Tax Audits and liaised with both internal and external auditors and Tax authority officials on complex accounting and tax matters across the region. Gilbert was also instrumental in the integration of the East Africa Firm to the Africa firm at Deloitte, where he worked as the Regional Finance Manager. At Geoffrey Gitau and Co., he is an audit manager and serves a portfolio of customers in the manufacturing and service industries.
Gilbert provides sound financial support and insights that help businesses make informed decisions. In addition, he has collaborated with business leaders and Boards to design strategic plans and has presented financial reports to Boards and Board committees. Gilbert has facilitated investment appraisals and analysis and managed investor relationships.
Gilbert is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and a member of ICPAK. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies and Sociology from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in Public Relations from Kenya Institute of Management.