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MABWAI K. ELIAZER

Administrator, Project Manager
Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated Project Manager and Administrator with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Mr. Mabwai has vast experience in Administration and Management with good Organisation and Planning skills. These, he has acquired through direct work exposure having worked for both public and private sector organisations.


His most recent appointment was C.E.O, Taka NI Mali an NGO that deals with Environmental Conservation and Circular Economy. During his tenure at the NGO, Mr. Mabwai managed programs which are donor funded through Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and select County Governments. He has also been engaged as a Climate Change expert in implementing both short-term and long-term advisory and capacity strengthening programmes with County Government Projects on Waste management and Climate Change.


Mabwai is an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Taka Ni Mali Foundation
Nairobi
01.2018 - 11.2022


• Build alliances and partnerships with County Government and other stakeholders.

• Plan, develop, implement and direct the organization4s operational and Fiscal function and performance in all 7 counties.

• Provide direction on the cooperative movement of Taka ni Mali groups in different counties where our programs are operationalized where members of 5200 are directly involved. Analyze and make recommendations on the impact of long-range growth initiatives, planning, and introduction of new strategies and regulatory actions.

• Develop credibility and authority for the Finance leadership team by providing accurate analysis of budgets, reports and Financial trends and operational procedures in order to assist the ’OD and senior executive team.

• Create, improve, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the company.

• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.

• Improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis by educating departments and key members of corporate leadership.

• Work with the Finance team to develop a solid cash flow projection and reporting mechanism, which includes setting a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.

General Manager

Line Plast Group of Companies
Nairobi
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Carrying out international market business development by identifying opportunities globally and designing market approaches such as collaborations and outsourcing
  • Engaged in Contract manufacturing of more than 10 companies in cosmetic industries
  • Managing Core Company brands BLACK ESSENTIALS, PURE MAGIC, HOUSE OF AROMA & TRU NATURALS (Cosmetics, Industrial, and Household Cleanings) in both Kenya and East Africa region
  • Equipped with entrepreneurial spirit and vision in directing business functions will assist the organization in
  • Maintaining relationships with clients, generating new business, increasing staff productivity, improving service, ensuring sustainability, and meeting business objectives
  • Participating in strategic planning and identification of work plans
  • Improving administration processes, engaging with vendors, hiring and training employees
  • Identifying business opportunities, and monitoring financial activities
  • Organization of Human Capital, 8inance Capital, operations and Marketing Capital development
  • Allocating budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring and motivating staff
  • Identifying skills and competencies gaps from institutions and individuals

Sustainable Programs Coordinator

Emirates Environmental Group
Dubai
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed Environmental Programmes in the Country such as; Waste Management, Tree Planting, Trainings, Designing Award Schemes for Environmentalist.
  • I was responsible for ensuring that over 100 member company partners uphold and work towards Finding new, innovative and economically staying green especially adaptation of SDG reporting standards
  • Analyzing the current practices of an organization and identifying points where environmental sustainability could be improved
  • Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) to establish how the organization will know whether important sustainability targets have been met
  • Measuring the performance of the organization4s current sustainability practices to have a benchmark from which to improve
  • Planning and developing a strategy to improve environmental sustainability within an organization
  • Initiating a course of action so that sustainability metrics are gathered and recorded over time, to measure and chart improvements
  • Communicating this strategy to colleagues, customers, stakeholders and vendors in a way that is easy to understand
  • This can include hosting training events or producing materials to distribute.

Senior Finance Officer

County Government of Bomet
Nairobi
10.2014 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic County plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
  • Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
  • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track exchequer funds and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
  • Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.

Senior Business Consultant

Bethany Investment Trust, AGC Kenya
Nairobi
01.2012 - 08.2015
  • Participated in strategic planning of council activities in order to set partnerships, business and financial priorities, and a periodic activity work plan
  • Set, continually review and enforce policies and procedures regarding medical and insurance and other benefits Advise the company on statutory and other interaction with the relevant legal institutions on matters that affect its operations
  • Oversee the remuneration and administration to ascertain adequate staff motivation and performance and safe custody of all staff confidential information
  • Planning, preparing presentations for, and meeting with various institutions, discussing, and negotiating funding available to them for training
  • Managing and reporting on the profitability and market relevance of the services
  • Proactively identifying skills gaps and positively advising business proprietors to adopt new skills as a means of achieving competitive advantage.

Finance Manager

Development Innovations Group, Washington DC
Nairobi
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Initiated and successfully implemented quick books as a financial system accounting software and integration with SAP
  • Streamlined D.I.G-Kenya’s accounting system thereby ensuring timely and adequate reporting in conjunction with other programs outside Kenya.
  • Initiated a new voucher system to ensure adequate capturing and posting of data in the system and trained all staff on the new system.
  • Oversaw several administration improvements e.g. renovations of offices, improving security lighting system, updated assets list, ensuring proper utilization of office space amongst many other administration issues.
  • Participated in a management retreat aiming to redefine D.I.G-Kenya’s programs, vision and mission statement successfully.

Education

Moi University
Kenya School Of Monetary Studies
04.2016 - 12.2022

BBA - Finance

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
04.2005 - 05.2009

Online Course

Elearn College UK
UK
01.2020 - 12.2021

Data Science Retail Analytics and E Commerce -

Predictive Analytics Lab
Nairobi
03.2020 - 05.2020

Business Continuity Planning & Risk Management -

Ernst & Young LL
Nairobi
06.2020 - 08.2020

Skills

Organizational turnaround

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Additional Information

  • Initiated a new voucher system to ensure adequate capturing and posting of data in the system and trained all staff on the new system. Oversaw several administration improvements e.g. renovations of offices, improving security lighting system, updated assets list, ensuring proper utilization of office space amongst many other administration issues. Participated in a management retreat aiming to redefine D.I.G-Kenya’s programs, vision and mission statement successfully.

Accomplishments

Board Secretariat, Taskforce on Multinational Tea Sector Kericho County. October 2022 – January 2023.

The terms of reference for the Taskforce shall be to-

  • Review the current and emerging challenges facing the tea sub-sector multinationals and other stakeholders within Kericho County and make appropriate recommendations;
  • To co-ordinate stakeholders’ consultation with the multinationals and other tea sub-sector players on appropriate mechanisms to address the current and emerging challenges in the sector;
  • To review the socio-economic impacts of mechanization of tea plucking machines among the multinational tea companies in Kericho and propose appropriate mitigation measures
Chairperson, Tilil Environmental Group – Kericho County January 2022 – To Date.
  • Sustainability and Environmental Group running different counties on Youth and Women with objective of environmental Conservation.
Board Secretary, County Budget and Economic Forum (CBEF) – Nakuru County January 2020 – December 2023.
  • The purpose of this forum is to provide a means for consultations by the county government on Preparation of county plans, the county Fiscal Strategy Paper and the Budget Review and Outlook For the county, and Matters relating to budgeting, the economy and financial management at the county level.
Consultant, Nairobi

January – December 2019

  • Key consultant on Leap Frog Project on industrial wastewater working group surrounding Nairobi Rivers’ pollution as well as on industrial wastewater Energy, Water & Waste Sector
Speaker, Dubai

January 2015

  • Speaker at International Forum DU Telecom Dubai: “The role of multinational companies in fulfilling the UN4s SDGs and Waste management” Energy, Water & Waste Sector

Timeline

Business Continuity Planning & Risk Management -

Ernst & Young LL
06.2020 - 08.2020

Data Science Retail Analytics and E Commerce -

Predictive Analytics Lab
03.2020 - 05.2020

Online Course

Elearn College UK
01.2020 - 12.2021

General Manager

Line Plast Group of Companies
01.2020 - 05.2021

Chief Executive Officer

Taka Ni Mali Foundation
01.2018 - 11.2022

Moi University
04.2016 - 12.2022

Sustainable Programs Coordinator

Emirates Environmental Group
11.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Finance Officer

County Government of Bomet
10.2014 - 07.2015

Senior Business Consultant

Bethany Investment Trust, AGC Kenya
01.2012 - 08.2015

Finance Manager

Development Innovations Group, Washington DC
01.2011 - 12.2011

BBA - Finance

Makerere University
04.2005 - 05.2009
MABWAI K. ELIAZERAdministrator, Project Manager