Collins Timothy Odhiambo
MOMBASA
Summary
Strategic Finance & Accounting Executive with over a decade of experience in financial planning, management, analysis, reporting, auditing, and tax administration. Seeking a CFO role to enhance organizational efficiency and drive growth through process optimization and accountability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE
03.2021 - Current
- Strengthened the budget and reporting system resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time and a 15% decrease in reporting errors, leading to an enhanced Public Financial Management System efficiency.
- Implemented budget processes achieving 95% compliance with essential principles for sound budget management, enhancing fiscal accountability and transparency.
- Restructured budget to allocate funds to program areas aligned with Economic Recovery Strategy targets, increasing funding to targeted initiatives by 30%, supporting economic growth and recovery.
- Established links between planning objectives and budget allocations, increasing funds to priority policy areas by 25%, improving resource alignment and effectiveness.
- Introduced performance metrics into the budget process, resulting in a 10% increase in expenditures directly aligned with policy priorities and measurable outcomes.
HEAD ACCOUNTS
KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
VOI
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Tripled the academy revenue to over Ksh. 100 Million annually by mobilizing funding for various trainings at the Academy from wildlife stakeholders such as WWF, AWF, IFAW, County governments and community conservancies.
- Revitalized academy costing regime, reducing training cost per person by over 25% through development of single cost structure, critical cost analysis, and elimination of waste and non-value adding activities.
- Expanded training infrastructure by utilizing savings from efficient processes and expenditure management, resulting in construction of 16 new staff houses, a new barrack, upgrading library system, and installing baking and peeling equipment, which reduced food production costs.
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
VOI
05.2010 - 04.2018
- Achieved over 90% compliance with financial policies, procedures, and SOPs.
- Reduced cycle time for staff to under three days and supplier payments to under seven days through efficient processes.
- Ensured zero cases of revenue loss through fraud through enhanced systems of control.
- Streamlined financial operations through digitization of processes.
Education
Masters in Science - Finance and Accounting
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nairobi03-2026
Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
Nairobi12-2023
Certificate - Leadership and Management
Luxury Academy
London06-2020
Diploma in Management - Project Management Option
Kenya Institute of Management
Mombasa06-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Option
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Nairobi12-2015
Skills
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- CashFlow Management
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tax Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Negotiation
- Change Management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Change Management
Websites
Awards And Achievements
2010, Best student Entrepreneurship and Communication, KASNEB
Positions Of Responsibility
- 2022 - Present, Assistant Pastor, Pentecostal Assemblies of God church, Spearheaded mentorship programs for over 50 youths., Facilitated Christian education initiatives reaching over 100 participants annually., Provided counseling services to more than 100 individuals., Led outreach efforts impacting over 200 community members.
- 2023, Pioneered a dynamic tax education platform on LinkedIn and Facebook., Delivered comprehensive insights and guidance to taxpayers navigating complex tax matters.
References
- Dr. Florence Mwithi, Lecturer, Laikipia University, +254724686395, flomuthoni@yahoo.com
- Prof. Jeconia Okello, Director, JKUAT SODeL, +254722971869, masenooj@gmail.com
- Mr. Nelson Agina, Director, Internal Audit, KWS, +254733720944, nagina@kws.go.ke
- Mr. Alexander Mutisya, Finance Manager, KWS, +254723944044, amutisya@kws.go.ke
Projects
- 2015, Determinants of Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya, JKUAT
- 2017, Factors Affecting the quality of projects in Public Institutions, KIM
- 2018, Influence of internal audit on quality of financial reporting in Kenya state corporations, JKUAT
Memberships
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Full Member, 31531
- Kenya Institute of Management, Full Member, MKIM 46728
- International Institute of Internal Auditors, Full Member, 3007415
Tools And Techniques
- Quickbooks
- SAGE 50
- Sunsystems
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis (2022)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Six Sigma White Belt
- Green Belt
- Black Belt
- Certified Public Accountant (2020)
- ISO 9001:2015 Implementation Course (QMS Champions Course) (2018)
Timeline
SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE
03.2021 - Current
HEAD ACCOUNTS
KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
05.2018 - 02.2021
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
KWS LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
05.2010 - 04.2018
Masters in Science - Finance and Accounting
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Tax Administration
Kenya School of Revenue Administration
Certificate - Leadership and Management
Luxury Academy
Diploma in Management - Project Management Option
Kenya Institute of Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Option
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology