Pedo & Associates

Professional Summary

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Mr. Japheth Oluoch is a seasoned financial management and audit expert with over 15 years of experience spanning all 47 counties of Kenya. A CPA and policy specialist, he brings deep expertise in auditing, gendered programming, M&E, value chain analysis, and financial reporting for both public and private sector clients.

Mr. Japheth Ogola holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Kenyatta University, a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from KCA University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Member No. 8661) and a Certified Public Secretary finalist, bringing a strong foundation in both financial and corporate governance.

Over his 15+ year career, Mr. Ogola has worked across 44 of Kenya’s 47 counties, building strong relationships with key state and non-state development actors. His experience spans:

• Financial management & auditing across public, NGO, and private sectors
• Policy review & gender-responsive programming
• Research, value chain analysis & market studies (agri-business, livestock, etc.)
• Budgeting, financial planning & monitoring and evaluation
• Organizational audits and audit report presentation

As a Partner at Pedo & Associates, Mr. Ogola plays a critical role in:

• Drafting annual reports and financial statements
• Reviewing and verifying financial books to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Conducting audit fieldwork and financial systems testing
• Preparing management letters, trend analyses, and audit recommendations
• Presenting audit findings and guiding implementation of corrective action plans

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🔹 Professional Strengths & Contributions

Mr. Ogola has a strong command of financial systems auditing, including:

• Vouching and document verification
• Identifying accounting errors (commission & omission)
• Trend analysis and risk reporting
• Financial policy implementation assessment
• Development of corrective work plans based on audit findings

In addition to his technical skills, Mr. Ogola is a gifted trainer, coach, and public speaker, having presented at both local and international conferences. He has contributed to book chapters, published newspaper articles, and regularly appears in radio and television discussions on finance, governance, and economic development.