Patrick Mtange

1. Lead finance team to provide timely oversight, quality assurance and control to 10 country/offices resulting in operational efficiency.

2. Monitored implementation of audit recommendations in respect of office and donor programmes which resulted in improved operational efficiency and service delivery.

3. Maintained excellent oversight and monitoring of accounting processes resulting in accurate, reliable financial information and timely decision making across the 10 country/offices in the region.

4. Developed reviewed, adapted and implemented financial monitoring, Partner assessment, audit report assessment and risk management tools which resulted in improved accountability for donor funds.

5. Maintained excellent management of audit processes across 10 country/offices in the region that resulted in donor trust and confidence in the organisation.

6. Maintained excellent oversight and monitoring of the application of set administrative policies and regulatory guidelines in the ten country/offices for good working environment.

7. Effectively conducted capacity strengthening of project implementing partners in areas of governance, risk and value for money in project cycle management resulting in improved accountability for programme results in five country/offices.

8. Maintained excellent board schedule and implementation, convening local board meetings which resulted in fulfilling board work plan and meeting legal regulatory compliance requirements.

• Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
• Used automated accounting software to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
• Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
• Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
• Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
• Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
• Managed financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting.
• Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes.
• Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
• Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.

· Managed a team of staff collecting and accounting for revenue in over 20 national parks and other revenue units of the organization.

· Managed treasury and Cash flow management to the of 1.2 billion KES

· Developed, reviewed, adapted and implemented Debt collection strategies and policies resulting reduction of debtor balances to minimum.

· Review and enhancement of park revenue collection system that resulted in reduced revenue losses.

· Development and management of bank relationships which resulted in growth of interest income and reduced incidences of fraud.

· Maintained excellent revenue account reconciliations and schedules resulting in improved accountability and audit turnaround time.

· Appraisal and development of revenue staff

• Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
• Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
• Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
• Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
• Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
• Appraised finance staff and recommended competence development resulting in improved productivity.

· Managed accurate disbursement records in respect of infrastructure investment projects that resulted in tracking performance timeously.

. Monitored budget performance resulting in excellent control over donor projects

· Efficiently Processed and followed up of project contractors payments in respect of donor projects with relevant ministry and treasury resulting in timely completion of projects.

· Prepared accurate and timely Project financial statements and reports for update and efficient decision making.

· Provided timely and accurate financial information resulting in proper Accounting for donor projects

· Prepared audit schedules in respect of donor project accounts.

• Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
• Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
• Created documents to display financial reports and data using [Software].
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for organisational leadership to inform decision-making.
• Coordinated audit process to ensure accountability and reporting to donors.
• Managed bank relationships resulting in improved treasury management.

• Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
• Prepared annual accounts of the Ministry resulting in annual reporting.
• Signed checks in respect of payment for goods, services and works resulting trust and confidence of suppliers.

• Educated customers on various banking products .
• Answered customer inquiries regarding account opening, balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
• Prepared, sorted and distributed reports to management and customers.
• Authenticated and verified customer information on checks for efficient and valid payments.
• Reconciled ledger accounts resulting in accurate and reliable information.
• Processed foreign currency translations for customers.