Nguma Pula
Nairobi
Summary
Senior finance professional with 15 years' experience driving financial performance in manufacturing and FMCG sectors. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, complemented by a track record of reducing production variances and optimizing CAPEX approvals to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Tropikal Brands (Afrika) Ltd
2024.04 - Current
- Conducted complex financial analyses that informed strategic decision-making.
- Assessed financial impact of leasing vehicles,personal care proposed projects CSD line changes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Worked closely with finance team in budgeting and forecasting
- Prepared and presented financial reports to senior management
- Developed and communicated risk mitigation strategies to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and industry best practices.
- Led financial teams for 15 years in manufacturing and FMCG sectors.
Tax Accountant
Jambo Food Products Ltd
2021.03 - 2024.03
- Deployment of QuickBooks
- Prepared statutory financial statements on time
- Computed and processed excise, VAT, WHT, and corporate tax payments accurately and on time
- Executed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
- Got approval from Tanzania Sugar Board for record 40,000 MT
- Reduced VAT liability by minimizing cash purchases effectively
Plant Controller
Unga Farmcare East Africa Ltd
2016.11 - 2020.09
- Partnering for the Plant Manager and supervisors on controlling and budgeting
- Leading the internal control agenda at the plant
- Controlling variances, reduced production variances to 16M from 27M
- Supervisory role for 2 staff (Inventory Accountant and Accounts Payable Assistant)
- Raw Material handling costs reduction by Kes 30M
- Secured approval for Capex worth USD 2M
Chief Accountant
Bake N Bite Ltd
2015.11 - 2016.10
- Supervisory role for a team of 7 staff
- Management reporting
- (Nakuru)
- SAP 4 HANA/B1, Blackline, Sage, iTax, Tally, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Powerpoint, Hyperion Financial Management
Finance Business Partner
Kenafric Industries Ltd
2015.09 - 2015.10
- Create /adjust BOM's for all confectionery products in SAP
- Compute sales incentives for sales staff
- Cost accounting for all RMPM
- CAPEX appraisals
- New product development costing and feasibility studies
- Overall responsibility for stock taking in the Consumer Division
Financial Accountant
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2013.05 - 2015.08
- Preparation, submission and feedback of BU management reports in HFM and FiT
- Product costing, IBR and quarterly cost updates & Integrated Supply Chain reporting
- Working with Global Business Services Centre in Intercompany AR/AP reconciliation
- Marketing and Trade spend tracking analysis and reporting
- Responsible for P&L during Internal and External audits.
Management Trainee (Finance)
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2010.12 - 2013.04
- Fixed Assets evaluation, capitalization and depreciation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Month/year end closing activities (accruals, provisions, prepayments and revaluations)
- Management reports submission to group headquarters in HFM and FiT
- Internal controls and self-assessment of internal controls
- Actual cost center cost against budgeted costs analysis
Accounts Assistant
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2010.05 - 2010.12
- Accounts Payable and Receivables
- Monthly and annual stock take
- Cash office operations
Education
CPA II -
2016-10
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Nairobi
2010-12
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Costing
- Internal Controls
- Capital investment analysis
- Management Reporting
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Advanced Excel
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Tax planning
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Tropikal Brands (Afrika) Ltd
2024.04 - Current
Tax Accountant
Jambo Food Products Ltd
2021.03 - 2024.03
Plant Controller
Unga Farmcare East Africa Ltd
2016.11 - 2020.09
Chief Accountant
Bake N Bite Ltd
2015.11 - 2016.10
Finance Business Partner
Kenafric Industries Ltd
2015.09 - 2015.10
Financial Accountant
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2013.05 - 2015.08
Management Trainee (Finance)
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2010.12 - 2013.04
Accounts Assistant
Cadbury Kenya Ltd
2010.05 - 2010.12
CPA II -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Nairobi