Parth Chandegra
Operations Manager
Nairobi
Summary
With six years of experience, I have grown into a managerial role where I have developed strong leadership and planning skills. I have worked in different areas like operations management, leading teams, improving processes, and working with various stakeholders. I am good at improving team performance, managing teams from different departments, and creating a positive work environment. My ability to analyze situations and focus on achieving results has helped me make a meaningful impact in the organization I have worked for. I am now looking for a managerial position where I can use my skills, experience, and passion for leadership to help a forward-thinking organization to succeed. I am committed to using my expertise to improve operations, build strong teams, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operations Manager
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
1 2024 - Current
- Resource Allocation: Ensure that resources (time, budget, personnel) are allocated effectively
- Cost cutting and expenditure
- Supplier payments
- Negotiations with various suppliers and contractors
- Maintaining records of all employee and suppliers' contracts/agreements and ensuring timely renewals
- Overseeing fleet maintenance - Fueling, Drivers, Monthly expenditure and any vehicle/Machinery purchase- if any
- Overseeing Procurement
- Asset and tools Management
- Timely renewals of all operational and business licenses/Permits
- General office maintenance
- Strategic Planning: Develop long-term plans that align with organizational goals
- Delegation: Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members based on their skills and experience
- Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication within the team and across the organization
- Decision-Making: Make informed decisions that guide the team towards achieving its objectives
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts within the team or between team members
- Performance Monitoring: Track the progress of team members and projects to ensure that goals are being met
- Problem-Solving: Identify and address issues that may hinder the team's progress
- Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to develop their skills
- Internal Communication: Serve as a bridge between the team and higher management, ensuring that communication flows effectively in both directions
- External Communication: Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, such as clients, suppliers, and partners
- Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve processes, products, or services
- Budget Management: Oversee the budget for the team or department, ensuring that spending aligns with organizational goals
- Performance Reports: Provide regular updates to higher management on the team's progress and achievements
- Financial Reports: Prepare and present financial reports
- Supporting other sister companies in different countries across Africa with procurement of tools, machinery and ensuring timely delivery
- Oversee accounting and finance departments- Ensure timely submission of invoices, VAT Filing, Tax Compliance, annual audits and payroll processing
- Public Relations: Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and in the media
- Networking: Build and maintain professional networks that can benefit the organization
- Team building
- Adoption of Technology: Stay informed about new technologies and tools that can improve team productivity and efficiency.
Senior Finance Executive
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversee country office financial transactions
- Maintain inventories and controls over project office fixed assets such as computers, equipment etc
- Consolidation of regional financial statements and reports
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents and bankers to prepare audited accounts, corporate income tax returns and other related matters
- Ensure that all financial reports are prepared and submitted to senior management and auditors as required
- Responsible for inventory accounting, control and analysis
- Establish, monitors and analyze costing, prepare and maintain reconciliations and review of cost variances
- Manage the daily financial and accounting transactions like cash management, payroll, receivables, payables, banking, record transactions and inventory
- Maintain a strong relationship with the different banks
- Offer the suitable training and support for the finance team members
- Preparing monthly budgets
- Supervising and coordinating daily activities with Account Executives
- Building and maintaining long-term business relations with customers
- Communicating with customers to identify their requirements
- Explaining and negotiating contract terms to customers and suppliers
- Coordinate with appropriate persons to ensure complies with the organizational requirements
- Supporting with any operational issues that may arise from time to time.
Admin & Finance Executive
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Operation of facility and logistic support
- Preparing of employment, partners and consultancy contracts
- Maintaining employee records
- Asset tracking
- Processing and making payments to various technicians, drivers and engineers for smooth operation in the field
- Fuel loading for all company vehicles
- Organizing meetings and managing databases
- Supervising and monitoring the work of administrative staff
- Preparing letters, presentations and reports
- Procurement of all computers, laptops, tools and consumables required for field operations
- Company fleet management
- Ensure operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget
- Work allocation of various technicians and drivers
- Ensuring company policies are followed
- Maintain constant communication with management, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Assisting with HR duties
- Working out any operational issues that may arise from time to time.
Finance Intern
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Tracking accountabilities/expense claims of all employees and assisting with the reimbursement process
- Speak to clients about payments, refunds, and statements
- Perform research for budgeting and financial forecasting
- Monitor any discrepancies in payment, monitor for charges made from the bank and record any returns
- Tracking of advance payments to various partners & suppliers
- Preparing Invoices
- Invoice submission and Tracking
- Filing documents
- Help prepare expense reports
- Learning how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients
- Provide administrative support as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High
01.2011 - 08.2016
Foundation Diploma in Business: Business Management - undefined
Intel College
01.2017 - 06.2017
Higher National Diploma in Business: Business Management - undefined
Intel College
07.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management -
University of Sunderland
12.2019 - 02.2021
Skills
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Microsoft Office and computer skills
Time management
Stakeholder and Client Engagement
Handling and working with pressure
Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Swahili
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Accomplishments
- Earned certificate of recognition in 2023 for the self motivator.
- Attended and received certificate of Occupational Safety & Health Committee Training which was conducted from 03/02/2021 to 06/02/2021.
- Saved the company approximately 1 million Kenyan Shillings by implementing VAT claims on monthly fuel expenditure which was not being done before.
- Achieved efficiency and control by introducing expense claim formats and templates for employee claims.
- Collaborated with management team in the development and implementation of Odoo Tool Software.
- On boarded finance and admin interns and provided ongoing training on company processes, procedures and best practices.
- Streamlined the invoicing process, reducing errors by 30%
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Senior Finance Executive
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management -
University of Sunderland
12.2019 - 02.2021
Admin & Finance Executive
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2021
Finance Intern
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
08.2018 - 03.2019
Higher National Diploma in Business: Business Management - undefined
Intel College
07.2017 - 06.2019
Foundation Diploma in Business: Business Management - undefined
Intel College
01.2017 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High
01.2011 - 08.2016
Operations Manager
Innovis Telecom Services Africa Ltd
1 2024 - Current
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