Kristi Kokedima
ACCA Qualified Finance Manager with experience delivering IFRS-grade reporting, ERP transformation and the financial clarity that powers confident decisions. Currently pursuing the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications.
A strategic finance leader driving transformation and growth
ACCA-qualified finance professional with experience across reporting, controls, transformation and strategic finance operations. I help businesses move beyond the numbers by improving systems, enhancing visibility, and creating finance functions that support long-term growth and operational excellence.
Across roles in audit, advisory and industry, I've built a reputation for clarity under pressure — owning month-end close, IFRS reporting and ERP rollouts that hold up to board-level scrutiny.
I work closely with founders, CFOs and operations leaders to translate finance into decisions: where to invest, where to tighten, and how to scale without losing control.
Strategic Reporting
Translating complex financial data into board-ready insight that drives commercial decisions.
Controls & Compliance
Strengthening internal controls, IFRS reporting standards and audit-ready documentation at scale.
Systems Transformation
Leading ERP migrations and finance process improvements across multi-country operations.
Leadership & Partnering
Mentoring finance teams and partnering with senior stakeholders from CFO to Operations.
Where finance discipline meets systems fluency.
Deep technical accounting capability paired with hands-on experience across the modern finance technology stack.
Finance technology stack
Academic foundation built on distinction.
Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) — In Progress
Expanding specialisation through Chartered Tax Adviser studies — deepening expertise in advanced taxation, cross-border structuring and strategic tax advisory.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) — In Progress
Pursuing the globally recognised CIA qualification — strengthening expertise in internal controls, governance, risk management and audit assurance.
Fully Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant
First-time passes across all papers. High distinction in Advanced Taxation (92%), Financial Reporting (88%), Audit & Assurance (78%), Strategic Business Reporting (77%), Advanced Audit & Assurance (71%).
BSc Economics and Business Finance — First Class Honours
Top 5% of best result of academic degree. Year 1: 70%, Year 2: 86%, Year 3: 80%.
Moments that shaped a finance career.
Selected achievements that show the scale of impact, leadership and technical depth I bring to senior finance roles.
ERP Migration Lead
Led an end-to-end Accounts Payable migration across UK and India teams, lifting efficiency and audit-readiness.
Cost-Saving Initiatives
Identified five cost-saving opportunities delivering £500k in annual savings, presented directly to the CFO.
Finance Team Leadership
Supervised and mentored a six-person finance team, lifting reporting accuracy and process efficiency.
ACCA Advanced Taxation
Distinction-level performance in ATX — among the strongest results in the Strategic Professional level.
Continuous Professional Development
Committed to continuous growth — pairing technical depth in IFRS, ERP and taxation with the commercial mindset that drives executive decision-making.
Open to senior finance roles & leadership opportunities.
If you're hiring for a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role, I'd be glad to talk.