Esther Ndunge Mathuva
Nairobi
Summary
Results-driven finance and operations professional with over 15 years of experience in diverse sectors, including FMCG and telecommunications. Skilled in credit management, ERP implementations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and improve cash flow. Committed to reducing bad debt and increasing process clarity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance-Club treasure
Rotary Club of Nairobi Karengata
Nairobi
05.2025 - Current
- Led financial management efforts, ensuring accuracy and transparency in record-keeping.
- Develop and implement budget plans for club activities.
- Coordinate fundraising events to support club initiatives.
- Prepare financial reports for club meetings and membership reviews.
- Communicate with members regarding dues and financial responsibilities.
- Maintain financial records and prepare monthly reports for the club board.
- Research grant opportunities to secure additional funding for the club's programs or projects.
- Compile and track budget information, monitor spending, and identify areas of cost savings.
Accounts Receivable Manager & Team Leader
Makini Schools
Nairobi
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Improved on-time fee collection from 75% to 98% within one year.
- Pioneered automated invoicing, enhancing billing accuracy to 99%.
- Streamlined accounts receivable procedures , significantly reducing AR days outstanding.
- Introduced online payment plans, reducing default rates, and negotiated payment plans with past-due customers while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
- Ensured 100% compliance in internal and external financial audits.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in account management.
Credit Manager & Team Leader
Africa Spirits Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Designed and implemented a new Order-to-Cash process, achieving Kshs. 50 million debt recovery within six months.
- Drafted and enforced a credit policy for risk control. Improving cash flow.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address customer credit issues.
- Conducted regular risk assessments of client portfolios.
- Negotiated payment plans with customers to resolve outstanding debts.
- Evaluated customer applications for credit limits in accordance with established guidelines.
Credit Controller / Assistant Finance Manager
Crown Beverages Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Recovered Kshs. 40M in bad debt from a high-value client, a company first.
- Maintained debtor days below 90 days for over 400 accounts.
- Facilitated successful ERP process improvements, elevating Finance Function efficiency.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address customer payment issues.
- Prepared monthly aging reports to identify overdue payments.
- Reconciled inter-company accounts.
- Bi-weekly update to management of the AR position and the bad debts provisions trend.
Project Accountant
Taflos Company Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Led financial operations for the Outering Road Thika Superhighway project.
- Maintained daily budget tracking, ensured cost control, and liaised with Government engineers (KURA).
- Sector: Road Construction
Management Accountant / Accountant Roles
Linksoft Communications Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Achieved ISO 9001:2000 recertification through internal audit leadership.
- Successfully processed Kshs. 10M+ in KRA tax refunds.
- Improved financial reporting and project cost tracking.
- Sectors: Telecom, Energy, Infrastructure
Accountant
Amiran Kenya Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Created a cost accounting system that is still in use today, ensuring profitability in sales decisions.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Prepared journal entries for inventory transactions, including purchase orders, sales invoices, and transfers between warehouses.
- Provided management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with auditors during tax audits for seamless information exchange.
Education
BSc - Microbiology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
KenyaACCA Qualifications -
Strathmore University
KenyaSkills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage)
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Process optimization and change management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Credit control and accounts receivable management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Internal controls and audit compliance
- Data and analysis tools: Excel (advanced), Stata, R
- Collaboration tools: Google Suite, Skype, and Dropbox
- Global grants management
Affiliations
- Member, Rotary Club of Nairobi Karengata
- Associate Member, Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK)
Personal Motto
People. Process. Performance.
Personal Information
- Available: 1 Months' Notice
- Relocation: Open to international relocation
- Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
- ACCA affiliate member
- Rotary Club of Nairobi, Karengata
Professional Referees
Upon Request
Timeline
Finance-Club treasure
Rotary Club of Nairobi Karengata
05.2025 - Current
Accounts Receivable Manager & Team Leader
Makini Schools
04.2021 - 04.2025
Credit Manager & Team Leader
Africa Spirits Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2020
Credit Controller / Assistant Finance Manager
Crown Beverages Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2018
Project Accountant
Taflos Company Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2014
Management Accountant / Accountant Roles
Linksoft Communications Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2012
Accountant
Amiran Kenya Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2007
BSc - Microbiology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
ACCA Qualifications -
Strathmore University