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  "site": {
    "name": "KENWILD SAMO ",
    "title": "B.Com (Accounting) · Aspiring Financial Analyst",
    "avatar": "/uploads/1784549698234-9bc2dacb.jpg",
    "location": "Nairobi, Kenya",
    "email": "connect@kenwildsamo.com",
    "phone": "+254114560056",
    "educationDegree": "Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)",
    "educationSchool": "Kenyatta University",
    "educationYear": "2025",
    "certifications": "QuickBooks ProAdvisor · Xero Certified",
    "resumeUrl": "",
    "favicon": "/uploads/1784549771119-6138e782.jpg"
  },
  "summary": "Recent Bachelor of Commerce graduate with hands-on internship experience in financial reporting and audit support. Proven ability to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial data analysis. Eager to bring strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and a rapid learning curve to a dynamic corporate finance team.",
  "competencies": [
    {
      "title": "Technical Accounting",
      "items": [
        "Financial Statement Prep",
        "Reconciliation",
        "VAT / GST Basics",
        "Audit Support"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Software & Tools",
      "items": [
        "Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)",
        "QuickBooks Online",
        "Xero",
        "Power BI (Basic)"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Soft Skills (Corporate)",
      "items": [
        "Attention to Detail",
        "Time Management",
        "Adaptability",
        "Clear Communication"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "engagements": [
    {
      "id": "eng-1784549738252-0",
      "title": "Internship: Regional Accounting Firm",
      "meta": "Audit Department · Jan – Mar 2026",
      "context": "Supported the audit team during the busy season, assisting with client file preparation and reconciliation work.",
      "bullets": [
        "Compiled and organized supporting documentation for 50+ client files with 100% accuracy.",
        "Built an Excel tracker that reduced document retrieval time by 30%.",
        "Developed a deep understanding of the audit workflow and regulatory documentation standards."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "eng-1784549738253-1",
      "title": "Academic Capstone: Financial Analysis of a Retail Company",
      "meta": "Kenyatta University · 2025",
      "context": "Led a 4-person team to analyze the 5-year financial statements of a publicly traded retail company.",
      "bullets": [
        "Performed ratio analysis (liquidity, profitability, solvency) and built a DCF valuation model in Excel.",
        "Presented findings to a panel of professors and industry guests, receiving the highest grade in the cohort.",
        "Commended for clear, concise communication of complex financial data."
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "eng-1784549738253-2",
      "title": "Volunteer Treasurer: Business Club",
      "meta": "University Business Club · 2024",
      "context": "Managed a budget for a student-run business club with 200+ members.",
      "bullets": [
        "Tracked all income/expenditure and prepared monthly budget vs. actual reports for the executive team.",
        "Ensured timely reimbursement of expenses and maintained transparent financial records.",
        "Learned practical cash flow management and stakeholder communication in a real-world setting."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "testimonial": {
    "quote": "Ken joined our team during the busiest quarter and handled pressure with remarkable composure. He asked intelligent questions, learned new systems rapidly, and never made the same mistake twice. I would gladly work with him again.",
    "attribution": "Audit Manager, Regional Accounting Firm"
  },
  "skills": [
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      "label": "Excel (Advanced)",
      "tier": "high"
    },
    {
      "label": "Power BI (Intermediate)",
      "tier": "normal"
    },
    {
      "label": "QuickBooks",
      "tier": "high"
    },
    {
      "label": "Xero",
      "tier": "normal"
    },
    {
      "label": "IFRS / GAAP (Foundational)",
      "tier": "normal"
    }
  ],
  "learning": [
    "Financial Modeling — Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) program",
    "Studying for CPA Foundation exams (expected completion: late 2026)",
    "SQL fundamentals for financial data extraction"
  ],
  "cta": {
    "heading": "Open to Entry-Level Opportunities",
    "sub": "Actively seeking roles in Audit, Tax, Financial Analysis, or Corporate Accounting.",
    "note": "🔒 This site uses bank-grade encryption · Privacy compliant"
  }
}