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ALEX NJOROGE NDUNG'U

ALEX NJOROGE NDUNG'U

Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

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
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.
  • Analyzed competitor performance quarterly, providing actionable insights to enhance market positioning.
  • 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)

Absa Bank Kenya PLC
11.2021 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
01.2021 - 10.2021

Manager, Group Financial Planning and Reporting

NCBA Bank Kenya PLC
10.2019 - 12.2020

Finance Analyst

NIC Bank Kenya PLC
04.2018 - 09.2019

Assistant Manager, Finance

NIC Bank Kenya PLC
01.2017 - 03.2018

Finance Officer

NIC Bank Limited
05.2015 - 12.2016

Operation Assistant

NIC Bank Limited
03.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and mathematics

Egerton University

Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Achievers School of Professionals

High School Diploma -

Nyahururu Highway Senior School
ALEX NJOROGE NDUNG'U