Professional Experience

A Journey of Excellence in Financial Consulting & Leadership

Over a decade of progressive leadership roles in financial consulting, auditing, education, and business advisory, demonstrating consistent growth in responsibility, expertise, and impact.

12+
Years Experience
Professional excellence
200+
Clients Served
Across diverse industries
15+
Publications
Academic research papers
4
Professional Roles
Current positions held

Professional Journey

A distinguished career marked by continuous growth, leadership excellence, and transformative impact

Managing Partner

Maina Kamau & Associates

2017 - Present

Leading comprehensive financial consulting and audit services for over 200 clients across diverse industries.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully grew client base to 200+ organizations
  • Achieved high client retention rates and satisfaction scores
  • Established firm as ICPAK member with quality reputation
  • Built qualified professional team in auditing and consulting
  • Successfully audited World Bank assisted projects and state parastatals

Core Skills:

Strategic LeadershipBusiness DevelopmentTeam ManagementQuality Assurance

Adjunct Lecturer

Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology and Agriculture

2019 - Present

Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in business and finance disciplines.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed curriculum for multiple finance and business courses
  • Supervised successful completion of numerous student research projects
  • Bridged gap between academic theory and practical application
  • Enhanced student understanding of financial concepts
  • Contributed to academic program development

Core Skills:

Academic TeachingResearch SupervisionCurriculum DevelopmentMentoring

Principal Consultant

Unique Castle Management Limited

2022 - Present

Providing specialized consulting services in financial literacy training and business advisory.

Key Achievements:

  • Conducted financial literacy training for thousands of individuals
  • Developed curriculum content for educational institutions
  • Created managerial documents and system documentation
  • Set up organizational processes and procedures
  • Provided strategic business consultancy services

Core Skills:

Training & DevelopmentContent CreationProcess DesignStrategic Advisory

Board Chairman

Kasarani School of Excellence

2014 - 2022

Providing strategic leadership and governance oversight for educational excellence.

Key Achievements:

  • Led improvements in educational quality and infrastructure
  • Enhanced teacher performance and student outcomes
  • Strengthened governance frameworks and compliance
  • Promoted co-curricular activities and innovation
  • Created conducive learning environments

Core Skills:

GovernanceStrategic PlanningEducational LeadershipStakeholder Management

Audit Manager

Muchiri Ndambiri and Associates

2012 - 2017

Managing audit projects, client relationships, and team leadership in established audit firm.

Key Achievements:

  • Implemented strategic audit planning and execution
  • Ensured timely collection of audit fees
  • Managed financial statements and reports
  • Coordinated internal and external audits
  • Led employee recruitment and training programs

Core Skills:

Audit ManagementClient RelationsProject ManagementTeam Leadership

Key Achievements

Notable accomplishments demonstrating professional excellence and impact

Business Growth & Development

Successfully established and grew Maina Kamau & Associates to serve over 200 clients across diverse industries with exceptional retention rates.

200+ Clients Served
95% Client Retention
15+ Service Areas
8 Years Operations

Professional Recognition

Achieved multiple professional certifications and maintained active memberships in leading professional associations.

Ph.D in Finance
4 Professional Certifications
5 Professional Memberships
Published Researcher

Academic Contributions

Completed doctoral research and published findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic literature.

Ph.D Dissertation
3 Published Papers
15+ Research Presentations
Student Mentorship

Industry Expertise

Successfully audited complex organizations and provided advisory services across multiple sectors.

Banking & Insurance
Education Sector
Government Parastatals
World Bank Projects

Skills & Competencies

Comprehensive expertise developed through years of professional experience and continuous learning

Technical Expertise

Financial Analysis & Reporting
Audit Methodologies & Standards
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Tax Planning & Strategy
Investment Analysis
Business Valuation

Leadership & Management

Strategic Planning
Team Building & Development
Change Management
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business Development

Communication & Training

Public Speaking & Presentations
Technical Writing & Documentation
Training & Facilitation
Cross-cultural Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Mentoring & Coaching
Academic Teaching

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Quantitative Analysis
Critical Thinking
Strategic Problem-Solving
Data Interpretation
Risk Assessment
Decision Making
Process Optimization

Leadership Philosophy

Core principles that guide professional practice and decision-making

Evidence-Based Decision Making

All recommendations supported by rigorous analysis and empirical evidence

Stakeholder-Centric Approach

Solutions designed to create value for all stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

Emphasis on building systems for ongoing enhancement

Ethical Excellence

Unwavering commitment to highest professional standards

Professional Impact

Dr. Kamau's commitment to professional excellence, ethical practice, and continuous improvement has established him as a trusted advisor and respected professional in Kenya's business community.

200+
Organizations Transformed
1000+
Professionals Trained
15+
Research Publications