Ayub Mwendia Kamau

Results-driven finance professional with over 14 years of extensive experience in treasury operations, credit management, financial accounting, and strategic planning. Adept at driving financial performance through advanced financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting. Proven expertise in leveraging hedging instruments and monitoring market trends to mitigate financial risks and enhance profitability.Demonstrates a strong track record in streamlining financial operations, including managing debtor and supplier relationships, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. Skilled in preparing and presenting comprehensive financial reports, conducting audits, and liaising with external auditors to uphold financial integrity.Renowned for exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous approach to data collection, consolidation, and presentation. Exhibits strong leadership and team collaboration skills, fostering a positive work environment and driving team performance. Committed to continuous improvement and professional growth, with a passion for implementing best practices and achieving operational excellence. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and overseeing procurement processes to optimize cost efficiency. A proactive and detail-oriented professional, dedicated to delivering accurate financial insights and contributing to the strategic success of a forward-thinking organization.

• Reduced Public Sector Debt Overdue Rate: Decreased overdue public sector debts from 19% to under 13% within a year by implementing effective collaboration strategies with customers and tax authorities.
• Enhanced ERP System for Credit Management: Custom tailored the ERP system to provide timely alerts on critical credit terms across the organization, significantly improving financial oversight and compliance.
• Strategic FX Management During Dollar Shortage: Successfully navigated the foreign exchange shortage from 2023 to January 2024 by skillfully negotiating with banks to secure favorable terms and mitigate currency risk.
• Optimized Forex Investment: Established a high-yield forex call account to strategically invest excess foreign currency, optimizing returns and enhancing financial performance.
• Enhanced SAP Vehicle Management: Developed an automated SAP table to query vehicle status and enforce block releases for pending debts, streamlining debt management processes.
• Optimized Withholding Tax Journal: Collaborated with the SAP technical team to create a withholding tax journal, reducing posting time by over 90% and significantly improving operational efficiency.

• Kaizen Champion
• Kaizen Project Leader