CPA Zachary Odongo

CPA Zachary Odongo is  a seasoned professional with over  25 years of experience across the Public and private sectors, he specializes in financial audit, tax and Customs administration, statutory compliance, IFRS implementation, and business advisory.

Prior to leading Zalma & Associates LLP, he held Senior leadership position and audit roles at major  professional accountants  firms including BDO East Africa , Grant Thornton Kenya, and PKF East Africa, leading major assignments  in audit and Assurance, Taxation and Business Advisory across various sectors within the region ( Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda).

Executive driver of business strategy, commercial growth, and operational performance, ultimate custodian of professional ethics, audit quality, and regulatory compliance.

In charge of Formulation and execute firm strategy, Drive practice economics,  revenue and market share growth, maintain strict adherence to International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Code of Ethics, manage enterprise risk, and build high-performing professional practice teams.

Leading business development initiatives to expand the firm’s client base across Audit & Assurance, Tax Advisory, Risk Consulting, and Corporate Finance.

Oversee the firm’s system of quality management in compliance with applicable standards.

Build talent pipelines for senior managers and directors moving toward partner admission.

Credentials & Experience

• Education & Credentials:

1. Master’s degree (MSC – Tax and Customs ) from Kenya Revenue Authority (KESRA),
2. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

• Professional Certification:

1.   Certified Public Accountant – CPA(K) in good standing.
2.   Certified Public Secretary – CPS(K)
3.   Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) – UK.
4.   Certified Financial Anayst – CIFA

• Practicing License: Valid Practicing Certificate/License issued by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya ( ICPAK).

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Institute of certified Public Accountants of Kenya – ICPAK
• Member of ICPAK Council Election Scrutineers panel  (2022- 2024)
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors( IIAK)
• Member of chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI)