KIPKORIR KELVIN MASAI
Nairobi,Western
Summary
Organized and efficient Administrative Manager supporting corporate level officers and senior management personnel with demonstrated expertise in financial and operational leadership. Adroit professional exemplifies multidisciplinary managerial skill in process, procedure and policy improvement initiatives. Accomplished in workflow optimization techniques implementation which increase productivity, reduce labor and maintain business integrity and quality of service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration Manager
Hopestream Kenya Limited
Machakos, Eastern
11.2021 - Current
- Learned and applied preferred systems for scheduling, purchasing and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Oversaw corporate events designed to connect and support employees at work and outside of work.
- Reduced employee turnover through employee development and other retention measures.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Built excellent employee experience through culture of service and execution of employee assistance programs.
- Kept operations in compliance with Financial services regulations by developing and directing effective internal systems.
- Assigned tasks and directed team of office clerks.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Managed 10 employees with continuous coaching and mentoring.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Drove implementation of Odoo CRM system and M-Pesa Bulk transfer software to automate office operations.
- Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using Odoo CRM software.
- Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize profitability of client relationships.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
- Key Achievements
- Received 1 promotion, from content creator and financial literacy trainer to administrative manager, in less than 4-months
- Maintained a 97% satisfaction rating over 6 months as an Administrative Manager
- Created a company culture initiative that raised employee satisfaction rates by 10%.
- Created a 20-page training manual from scratch and led bi-weekly training sessions for financial literacy guide which saw the expansion of the start-up’s client base by 60% in 3 months
- Implemented a bi-weekly meeting with 3 other department heads to discuss goals, updates, and challenges, increasing productivity across departments.
Chief Financial Officer
Soofapay Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Devised benchmarks to align goals and strategies with underlying financials.
- Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Developed future financial plans to inform critical decision-making related to spending cuts, rightsizing labor force and timing planned business investments.
- Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
- Oversaw production, pricing and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
- Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.
- Authored, evaluated and reviewed reports to highlight company financials to key stakeholders.
- Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
Financial Analyst
Quantum Financial and Consultancy Corporation
Nairobi, Nairobi
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with foreign currency buyers and sellers, analyzed the stock market and determined appropriate risks for investments
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
- Developed stock strategies to maximize profits, and reviewed investment documents to avoid potential loss
- Reported on the investment portfolio and assisted companies and in all investment strategies
- Maintained record of all market trends and assisted individuals with market rules and regulations
- Orchestrated client-centered financial packages factoring in current market trends.
- Developed and deepened client relationships to cement profitable partnerships.
- Promoted successful investment plans with well-organized and smooth presentations.
- Evaluated investment potential of companies with thorough assessments of historical data, operational activities and future objectives.
- Provided valuable forecasting using cutting-edge technology to reduce costs and increase long-term productivity.
- Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Determined pricing, margins and risk factors for active and proposed projects.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances and capitalize on industry trends.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Analyzed revenues, costs and expenses for operating construction projects.
- Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances and recommending actions to management staff.
- Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
- Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
- Presented results of financial analyses to clients verbally and in written form.
- Kept pace with economic, industrial and corporate developments impacting clients' financial wellbeing.
- Assisted companies with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Helped stakeholders make good choices by presenting information on general trends and entire industries.
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
- Valued and priced securities and companies based on historical, current and forecasted information.
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
- Solved financial problems with use of diverse analytical and modeling techniques.
- Helped clients make optimal decisions on amounts and timing of capitalization.
- Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.
Education
No Degree - Financial Analysis
CFI X ALX Financial Analyst
Online ProgramKenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi High School
2019
Bachelor's degree - Actuarial Science
Meru University of Science and Technology
2015
Skills
- KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Financial Analysis: I am proficient in handling fiscal analysis which includes; Financial Modeling, Planning, and Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis and analyzing revenues
- Financial Management: Adept with handling matters of finance such as financial accounting, Financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, analyzing revenues, determining budget variances, and managing risks
- Forecasting: Skilled in making predictions on different patterns or trends to mitigate future uncertainty while relying mainly on past and present data and analyzing emerging trends
- Budget Preparation: Effective in handling budget preparations which entail; receiving the budget estimates from departments and examining them for completeness, carrying out budget planning, consolidating the data for budget presentation and assisting in projecting future financial needs
- Accounts Payables and Receivables: I have excelled in the monitoring of accounts payables and receivables including invoicing, accounts, maintaining debtors and creditors records and reconciliation of supplier statements as received
- Accounting skills: Well-versed in accounting functions for example; balance sheets, banking reconciliations, general ledgers managing petty cash and balance sheets
- Detail-oriented: I value accuracy and I am keen to detail ensuring every task I undertake captures all the valuable data, particularly in cost monitoring and compilation of detailed financial reports
- Problem Solving Skills: Ability to analyze, assess and calculate the risks involved and finding workable solutions
- ICT Competencies; Good command in navigating Odoo CRM system and M-Pesa Bulk transfer system, as well as the use of advanced data analysis using excel and the python
Additional Information
- OTHER PAST EXPERIENC ES
- I am a meticulous and initiative-driven Financial Analyst with exceptional experience in providing financial and accounting solutions coupled with handling operational functions in numerous sectors. I have experience working in different backgrounds and contributing to accountability and saving costs in the accounting and finance departments. I also bring on board expertise in data analysis and financial modeling. I am capable of juggling numerous tasks assigned to me coupled with meeting deadlines. Some of my career highlights include; preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts, maintaining and analyzing operating budgets and monitoring the performance against plan, preparing monthly and annual forecast profit & loss accounts and generating daily, weekly and monthly statistics and reports that relate to the production unit. Additionally, I can work in a fast-paced environment by constantly challenging and improving existing processes. My goal is to secure a position where I can exercise my skills and expertise in Financial analysis as I participate in ensuring the financial growth of the company.
Timeline
Administration Manager
Hopestream Kenya Limited
11.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Soofapay Limited
08.2020 - 06.2022
Financial Analyst
Quantum Financial and Consultancy Corporation
12.2019 - 08.2020
No Degree - Financial Analysis
CFI X ALX Financial Analyst
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Moi High School
Bachelor's degree - Actuarial Science
Meru University of Science and Technology
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