Dennis Karigwa
About Dennis Karigwa
Dennis Karigwa is a Finance Analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis. He has worked at M-KOPA Solar since 2019 and previously held positions at Branch International and the Accounting Students' Association at the University of Nairobi.
Work at M-KOPA Solar
Dennis Karigwa has been employed at M-KOPA Solar as a Finance Analyst since 2019. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the financial operations of the company. Notably, he has worked on the financial Long Range Plan (LRP) model, which is designed to guide the company's financial strategy until 2030. Additionally, he has played a key role in reducing the financial reporting time from over a fortnight to under four days, enhancing the efficiency of financial processes.
Previous Experience at Branch International
Dennis Karigwa worked at Branch International in two capacities. Initially, he served as a Junior Financial Analyst for nine months from 2016 to 2017. He later advanced to the position of Finance Analyst, where he worked for two years from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he led the planning and budgeting processes for the 2020 and 2021 financial years and completed the implementation of an expense and bank integration module in Dynamics 365.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Karigwa studied at Strathmore University, where he achieved the Certified Financial Analyst designation from 2019 to 2022. He also completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program at Strathmore University from 2014 to 2015. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nairobi, studying from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial analysis and reporting.
Contributions to Financial Systems
Throughout his career, Dennis Karigwa has made significant contributions to financial systems and processes. He successfully integrated and implemented an Inventory module in Dynamics 365 for subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria. He also created a balance sheet reconciliation template that has been adopted for use by M-KOPA Solar. Furthermore, he assisted in the adoption, rollout, and compliance of IFRS 9 and 15, ensuring that the company adheres to international financial reporting standards.
Involvement in Student Associations
Before his professional career, Dennis Karigwa was actively involved in student associations. He served as the Finance Secretary for the Accounting Students' Association (ASA) at the University of Nairobi from 2015 to 2016. This role provided him with early experience in financial management and leadership within an academic setting.