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Finance Director with 12+ years of advancement and experience. Vast knowledge with proven success and expertise in handling diverse roles in line with business strategy, management, finance, accounting, business analytics, forecasting and budgeting, internal controls and compliance, human resources management, administration and cloud technology systems. Master’s in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) and trained in Practical Auditing for the Quality Management Systems.
Corporate Strategy;
• Provide oversight and management of all financial functions of the Company, reporting to the Managing Director.
• Work closely with Managing Director and other senior managers to implement and maintain fiscal plans for projects, departments, and company mission objectives.
• Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share by introduction of below-the-line marketing, projected to be the next cash cow contributing to 30% of business revenue.
• Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships with partner companies in shareholders’ portfolio leading to revenues of over $60,000.
• Drove profit increases through cost management and maintenance of 40% business margin on all business projects.
• Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis leading to reduction of variable costs by over KES 40 Million pa.
Team Management;
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
• Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals increasing productivity by 70%
• Supervision of staff performing the daily accounting functions; monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and book-keeping.
Budgeting and Financial Management;
• In conjunction with all senior leadership and department heads, create and manage annual consolidated over $4,000,000 Company budget.
• Responsible for the company over $5,000,000, 5- year and annual cashflow.
• Monitor budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Advise business operations, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue by 66% and overall financial health.
• Supervise all regular accounting functions- book-keeping- ensuring 100% accuracy and timely reporting.
• Approve all operating and capital campaign activities, including: projects evaluation for margin approvals, regulatory and organizational compliance
• Preparation of budget to actual financial reports; and review of all operational and project contracts of the Company.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to the company management, and Board of Directors.
• Closing of all year end reports and preparation of financial statements for yearly external audit.
Compliance and Internal Controls;
• Verify compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against regulatory regulations ensuring 100% compliance.
• Supervise all fiscal reporting, contract reviews, and agreement renewals with government agencies, private foundations, and corporations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company guidelines.
• Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities leading to reduction of cost by over $300,000 over 5 year period.
• Initiate and manage the redesign and upgrade of the company accounting system and fiscal policies and procedures.
Finance Director;
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Radio Co-Host; Financial Forecast on Capital FM Kenya Show that looks at the Economy and Financial News
Voluntary Service- Treasurer of the Young Professionals Ministry at Parklands Baptist Church and other Non Governmental Organisations;
Hobbies- Hiking- (Support of Kevin Kararwa Leukaemia Trust by summiting to Lenana Peak on Mt Kenya (4985masl), to raise awareness of the disease and encourage registration of Bone Marrow,
Mentoring, Coaching and Counselling (Participated in career awareness open day and mentorship forum at Mary Hills Girls High School, advising the young girls on the Accounting and Finance profession)
Reading and Research, Learning systems and software