Est. Nairobi · Kenya

The quiet discipline of good books.

SEMU Business Consultants is your trusted partner in financial accounting, bookkeeping, and regulatory compliance — helping businesses keep accurate records, streamline internal processes, and stay fully compliant with tax and statutory regulations.

Trial Balance — Q4

Revenue+ 4,820,000
Operating Costs— 1,615,400
VAT Payable+ 192,800
Net Position3,012,800

KRA Compliance

VAT Returns✓ Filed
PAYE✓ Filed
Withholding Tax✓ Filed
Annual Returns✓ Filed
100%
On-time filing rate
Bookkeeping KRA Returns Management Accounts Business Setup Strategic Planning HR & Payroll Internal Controls Bookkeeping KRA Returns Management Accounts Business Setup Strategic Planning HR & Payroll Internal Controls

Numbers that tell the truth.

SEMU Business Consultants is a Kenyan financial advisory firm dedicated to helping businesses run on accurate, transparent, and timely financial information.

We work with founders, finance managers, and growing organisations across Kenya to take the friction out of bookkeeping and compliance — so leadership teams can focus on growth instead of paperwork. From the first invoice to year-end statutory filings, we treat every entry as a small contract with the truth.

Our consultants bring practical knowledge of Kenyan tax law, KRA digital systems, and the major accounting platforms used across East Africa. We deliver work that auditors respect, regulators accept, and management can actually use.

100%
KRA-compliant filings
5+
Accounting systems supported
24h
Average response time
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Director · SEMU
Good accounting is not glamorous — it is honest. And honest books are the quiet foundation every successful business is built on.

We started SEMU because we saw too many capable Kenyan businesses held back by messy records, missed filings, and reactive financial decisions. Our promise is simple: clean books, on time, every month — explained in language you can act on.

We invest the time to understand your operations before we touch your ledger. Whether you are a startup choosing your first accounting system or an established company tightening internal controls, we work as part of your team, not just a service vendor.

SEMU
The SEMU Director
Lead Consultant — Financial Accounting & Compliance

Our compass & commitments.

i.

Our Vision

To be East Africa's most trusted boutique consultancy for financial accounting, bookkeeping, and regulatory compliance — known for accuracy, discretion, and consistently early filing.

ii.

Our Mission

To help Kenyan businesses keep clean books, file with confidence, and make financial decisions backed by reliable numbers. We turn compliance from a burden into a routine that quietly protects the business.

Our Values

Accuracy
Confidentiality
Integrity
Client-first

Six pillars of a well-run business.

From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic finance, we offer a complete suite of services for businesses at every stage. Engage us for a single piece — or as your full back-office finance partner.

01

Financial Services

  • Bookkeeping & daily ledger maintenance
  • KRA returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax)
  • Management accounts & reporting
  • Comprehensive financial management
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02

Business Setup

  • Company registration & CR12s
  • KRA PIN & tax obligation setup
  • Policy formulation & documentation
  • Strategic launch planning
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03

Strategic Planning

  • Business plans & financial models
  • Internal controls design
  • Strategic guidance for growth
  • Performance reviews
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04

HR & Payroll

  • Monthly payroll processing
  • NSSF, NHIF / SHA, NITA filing
  • Employment contracts & HR policy
  • Staff records & compliance audits
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05

Audit Support

  • Audit readiness & pre-audit reviews
  • Schedules & reconciliations preparation
  • Liaison with external auditors
  • Post-audit implementation
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06

Advisory & Training

  • QuickBooks / Sage / Xero / Odoo training
  • iTax filing workshops
  • Finance team mentorship
  • CFO advisory on demand
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We work in the tools you already use.

SEMU consultants are certified and experienced across the major accounting platforms used in Kenya and the wider region. We help you choose, set up, and run the right system for your business — from a sole proprietorship using advanced Excel to a multi-entity group on Odoo or Sage.

If you are already on one of these systems, we can step in and clean up. If you are starting fresh, we will recommend the platform that best fits your size, sector, and growth plans.

QuickBooks

Cloud & desktop. Setup, migration, monthly bookkeeping, payroll add-on.

Sage

Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage Pastel. Implementation & support.

Xero

Cloud-native bookkeeping for SMEs and service-based businesses. Bank rules & automation.

Odoo

Full ERP — accounting, inventory, HR, CRM. Suited for product and multi-branch businesses.

Advanced Excel

Custom finance models, dashboards, and budget tools for teams not yet on full ERP.

iTax / eTIMS

End-to-end Kenya Revenue Authority filing & eTIMS invoicing compliance.

Sector-aware advisory, never one-size-fits-all.

i.

SMEs & Startups

ii.

Real Estate & Property

iii.

NGOs & Faith-Based

iv.

Retail & Wholesale

v.

Hospitality & F&B

vi.

Manufacturing

vii.

Professional Services

viii.

Agribusiness

A partner you barely have to manage.

Most clients hire us because their previous bookkeeper required constant chasing. We earn our keep by being proactive, organised, and quietly relentless about deadlines.

  • 01

    Deadline-first culture

    VAT, PAYE, and statutory deadlines are calendarised the moment you onboard. We file early, never on the last day.

  • 02

    Reports you can actually read

    Monthly management accounts come with a one-page narrative — what changed, why, and what to watch next month.

  • 03

    Discreet & secure

    Confidentiality is non-negotiable. Encrypted document workflows, NDAs as standard, and segregated client folders.

  • 04

    Fixed monthly retainer

    Predictable fees. No surprise invoices for "extra time". You know exactly what your finance function costs.

Books getting away from you?
Let's bring them back.

Tell us a little about your business and what you need help with. We respond within one working day, usually faster. The first conversation is always complimentary.

Hours
Mon — Fri · 8:30am — 5:30pm EAT
Location
Nairobi, Kenya

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