Dynamic finance professional with extensive expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, consistently driving results through strategic planning and stakeholder management. Renowned for a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving business needs, ensuring reliable, results-driven performance. Adept at delivering comprehensive financial reporting that informs decision-making and enhances organizational efficiency. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to support business growth and optimize financial processes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Business Partner (Finance Decision Support)
Absa Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
11.2021 - Current
Facilitated informed decision-making for CEO and CFO to drive organizational strategic initiatives.
Evaluated and challenged business performance through comprehensive performance management information.
Collaborated with finance business partners to develop and refine annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Developed comprehensive monthly management reports and quarterly board reports to facilitate strategic decision-making.
Coordinated with treasury to ensure optimal balance sheet positioning and financial stability.
Collaborated with investor relations team to ensure accurate dissemination of key performance insights for the bank.
Conducted thorough reviews of business cases to facilitate informed decision-making.
Analyzed and assessed initiatives following implementation to confirm alignment with strategic objectives and benefits.
Senior Financial Analyst
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2021 - 10.2021
Support Group Director, Finance by providing tactical and strategic support for projects and tasks as well as creating and maintaining intra-departmental and cross departmental relationships to enable leadership success
Managed the compilation and submission of financial and statistical reports to ensure compliance with board and management requirements.
Conducted in-depth financial analysis and provided data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives.
Compiled and presented detailed reports on market intelligence and competitor analysis to enhance informed decision-making
Achieved alignment of departmental performance with strategic initiatives and annual budgets through effective monitoring. Communicated progress and challenges to leadership team. Drove successful implementation of action plans to enhance operational efficiency.
Managed and tracked progress of special projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
Analyzed existing policies and service level agreements, implementing annual updates to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
Manager, Group Financial Planning and Reporting
NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
10.2019 - 12.2020
Led the development of corporate plans and budgets in alignment with group strategy. Oversaw performance tracking and review to ensure alignment with business objectives. Provided in-depth technical analysis of investment opportunities and competitor financial landscapes.
Preparation of the group's operating business entities annual budgets and financial plans
Liaison with external auditors to ensure that audits are properly planned, carried out and that financial reports are prepared within set timelines
Managed implementation and adherence to financial and accounting system controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Developed and delivered market intelligence and competitor analysis reports to inform strategic decision-making.
Finance Analyst
NIC Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
04.2018 - 09.2019
Responsible for analyzing financial and accounting business practices, processes and reports to aide in decision making that maximizes performance, planning and directing all administrative, financial and operational activities for Director Finance.
Ensuring data quality and involved in the data definition process.
Continuous development and improvement of the business intelligence system.
Gathering and presenting key data to senior management and suggesting necessary reactions to detailed forecasts.
Preparation of the strategy and budget models.
Quarterly review of the organization performance against the industry.
In charge of the annual interim and final external audits.
Assistant Manager, Finance
NIC Bank Kenya PLC
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2017 - 03.2018
Preparation of audited annual report and the quarterly published financial reports in accordance with IFRS and prudential guidelines.
Developed and implemented budget forecasting models to support strategic planning.
Preparation of business unit and branch performance reports.
Vice chair to the revenue assurance committee.
In charge of the annual interim and final external audits
Review, updating and maintenance of the fixed assets register.
Reconciliation of general ledgers.
Review and approval of taxes returns and payments.
Review and submission of monthly Central bank returns.
Finance Officer
NIC Bank Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
05.2015 - 12.2016
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Updating and maintenance of the fixed assets register.
Reconciliation of general ledgers.
Preparation and filing of all taxes returns on I Tax.
Ensuring timely payment of all taxes.
Preparation and submission of Central bank Returns.
Operation Assistant
NIC Bank Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
03.2013 - 04.2015
Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
Receiving and processing Customers instructions.
Daily reconciliation of cashier tills.
Safe keeping and reconciliation of customer tools.
Maintaining the branch fixed assets register and annual verification of branch fixed assets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and mathematics
Egerton University
Nakuru
12-2011
Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Achievers School of Professionals
Nakuru
12-2012
High School Diploma -
Nyahururu Highway Senior School
Nyahururu
11-2005
Skills
Effective budget management skills
Confident communicator, negotiator and decision maker
Financial planning expertise
Proficient in financial analysis
Performs effectively in challenging leadership situations
Strong foundation in financial management principles
Solid grasp of IFRS and auditing practices
Technically competent with extensive experience in MS Office and Business intelligence system
Strong understanding of Kenyan tax laws
Decision support
Pricing strategy
Audit coordination
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
AFA - Accredited Financial Analyst
Timeline
Finance Business Partner (Finance Decision Support)
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.