Kelvin Muhia Kung’u
Finance Manager
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced and results-driven finance professional with Over 8 years of expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. Proven record of accomplishment of optimizing financial performance, enhancing profitability, and mitigating risk in dynamic business environments. Adept at managing large financial portfolios, preparing detailed financial reports, and providing actionable insights to drive organizational growth. Skilled in using advanced financial modeling tools, data analysis, and business intelligence software. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with senior management, and deliver financial solutions that align with organizational goals. Strong communicator with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and delivering high-quality service to stakeholders. Currently working with Avokad Fruits (K) EPZ Ltd as the Finance Manager, my goal is to leverage my experience in prudent financial planning, Risk management, financial reporting, corporate governance and cost management to contribute to the long-term success of a dynamic organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance manager
Avokad Fruits(K)EPZ Kenya Ltd
04.2025 - Current
- Financial Strategy: Developing and implementing the company’s financial plans to support growth and long-term sustainability.
- Risk Analysis & Mitigation: Identifying financial and operational risks and putting in place effective mitigation frameworks.
- Cost Analysis & Control: Monitoring expenditure, driving efficiency initiatives, and ensuring cost-effectiveness across operations.
- Supplier Management: Overseeing vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely settlement of obligations.
- Payroll Administration: Managing payroll systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payment to staff.
Senior Accountant
PRIVAMNUTS EPZ KENYA LTD
09.2016 - 04.2025
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payables and receivables and ensure collections and payments are done on time.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
- Supervise and advise on the materials purchasing according to the laid down standard operating procedures.
- Producing error free accounting reports on financial and inventory status and present their results to the Finance manager.
- Ensure compliance with Generally acceptable Accounting and Inventory Principles.
- Ensure proper coding and labeling of materials for easy accessibility.
- Plan and supervise monthly stock take and issue reports to the Finance Manager.
Assistant Cashier
BATA SHOE COMPANY KENYA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Filling up the daily cash control and the sales daily mirror.
- Operating the point-of-sale system (POS).
- Preparation of daily banking.
- In charge of retail store in absence of the manager.
Sales and Stock assistant
BATA SHOE COMPANY KENYA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Undertaking stock control and stock take in my assigned category.
- Stock arrangement of Merchandize.
- Ordering of merchandize.
- Dealing with customers on a daily basis by offering sales services.
Education
MBA - Finance
KCA University
01.2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance option
KCA University
01.2016
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya - CPA-K
06.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Chesamisi High School
01.2009
Skills
Interpersonal skills: Active listener cable of conveying complex financial concepts in a clear concise manner to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Financial reporting: Skilled in general accounting principles such as reconciliations, petty cash management, and the general ledgers and balancing of accounts, accounts payables and receivables and ensuring proper bookkeeping
Organization and delegation: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments ensuring smooth workflow and operational efficiency
Portfolio: Developed performance attribution system for all investment portfolios and improved the portfolio analysis system with a more robust and accurate solution
Financial Statements: Analyzed Financial statements and created detail analysis of different industry and financial performance trends and how they compared to future projections
Investment Strategies: Reviewed portfolios with maturing bonds and proposed reinvestment strategies, considering existing holdings, maturity constraints liquidity needs
Risk Management: Able to perform practical qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and determine potential impact on identified risk on business operations
Detail Oriented: I Value accuracy and I undertake to pay close attention to details and capture all the valuable data in terms of cost monitoring, error detection and prevention; I put a strong focus in delivering reliable and repeatable results
Affiliations
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK); Membership no. 34616
Timeline
Finance manager
Avokad Fruits(K)EPZ Kenya Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
PRIVAMNUTS EPZ KENYA LTD
09.2016 - 04.2025
Assistant Cashier
BATA SHOE COMPANY KENYA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2015
Sales and Stock assistant
BATA SHOE COMPANY KENYA LIMITED
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance option
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya - CPA-K
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Chesamisi High School
MBA - Finance
KCA University
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Senior Accountant(Privamnuts) –in charge of a team of accounts assistants Course representative- KCA Catholic student council.
- Class representative-KCA University Jan 2015-April 2016.
- Served as a treasurer of straight talk club in Chesamisi high school.
References
- Evan, Kaboi, Finance Manager, evankaboi@gmail.com, 0707251328, Privamnuts Epz Kenya Limited
- Dennis, Nyambati, Managing Partner, dnyambati@gmail.com, 0720 377 699, Don and Associates
- Jayson, Chewa, Principal Consultant, jaysonchewa@gmail.com, 0789425657, Ingenious Quality Systems Consultancy
AWARDS/ MERITS AND RECOGNITION
Emerged as the best overall section 6 Advanced Audit and Assurance in the 5th Accounting Challenge held on 23rd April 2014 at KCA University., Emerged as the bestseller at Bata Shoe Company in Thika retail store in the year 2011.