Peter King'ori

Experience

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  Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Intern

  As an intern, my role in KEMRI was of an accounts assistant. My duties included but were not limited to Voucher preparation and examination, Analyzing expenditures, Posting transactions using Pastel Accounting Software, Local Purchase Order Commitments and Cash Office operations.

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  KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Intern

  As an Admin/Accounts Clerk at KPLC Nyeri, I was doing front office customer query handling, handling Customer Complaints on Payments and Deposit Refunds, and Compiling daily cash reports, preparing and sending daily commercial activities to headquarters.

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  Air Travel and Related Studies Center

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Accounts Assistant

  At Air Travel and Realted Studies Center, my work as an Accounts Assistant included providing general financial and accounting support to the organization’s finance department. I also helped in filing statutory returns, processing accounts receivable transactions, making and recording deposits, performing bank reconciliations, preparing financial reports and forecasts, assisting in budget planning and maintaining ledgers and accounting books on the Quick Books accounting system.

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  Sutton Hoo Limited

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2018

  Finance and Administration Manager

  At Sutton Hoo Limited, I was responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial management, accountability requirements, and human resources management of the Company.

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  Griffon Africa Limited

  Jun 2013 - May 2019

  Through Griffon Africa, I used to provide guidance and leadership to the finance team to ensure that accurate reports are produced on time and that returns are filed on time. Also, responsible for liaising with other departments to help them plan and manage their budgets.I was further responsible for developing and implementing the company’s financial manual that supports current and future activities. As the Financial Director, I oversaw the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.I was also a Project Accountant for Griffon’s projects (Oil & Gas Exploration, Aviation and Security projects) in Africa. I was fully responsible for the project billing process, including responding to client inquiries and verifying employees’ chargeable time, per the established accounting standards and billing policy. Show less

  • Finance Director

    Jul 2014 - May 2019

  • Operations Assistant

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
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  Petrus Consultancy Services

  Jun 2018 - now

  Founder and Managing Director

  Through Petrus Consulting Services, we are working with dynamic SMEs, start-ups, and blue-chip companies to save on their operational costs, and help them stay ahead of the competition through strategic financial and general business consultation.My work at Petrus is to lead and inspire passion in the team and clients, creating an inspiring story that people can connect to and want to be a part of the success and growth of the company. We are defined by diligence in our work, timely delivery and professionalism.Our services include bookkeeping, payroll management, admin services and business consultancy.peter@petrus.co.ke Show less

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  NATURAL STATE

  May 2023 - Feb 2024

  Financial Controller

  Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions.

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  The Leo Project

  Jul 2023 - now

  Chief Finance Officer

  Ensuring development, implementation and maintenance of accurate and reliable accounting and financial reporting systems.