Paul Ndungu
B2B Business Analyst
Kikuyu,Kiambu County
Summary
To seek relevant and challenging position in an environment where I will be able to translate the knowledge and skills acquired into practice and contribute positively towards achieving own goals alongside the organization's objectives. To proactively ensure compliance in the scope of my work. Compliance with IFRS as well as company policies in production of timely and accurate financial results. Seasoned Business Analyst offering over 10 years of Telecom industry success. Expert on business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing and end-user training. Accomplished at leveraging past lessons to inform future decision-making. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
B2B Business Analyst
Wananchi Telecom Limited
10.2020 - Current
- Preparing annual budgets, reviewing performance against budget and querying any material variance
- Examine budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives
- Periodically monitor the budget by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified
- Examine past and current budgets and research economical and financial developments that affect the organization's spending
- Coordinate the budgeting process within the various functions
- Responsible for communicating with management about budget issues concerning their functions
- Ensure active budgeting process and application throughout the organization
- Business Analysis & Modelling
- Develop a costing model for the group
- Undertake business modeling projects as requested
- Plan and organize own and team work projects to meet defined objectives and deliverables set by the Directors
- Evaluating ad-hoc projects
- Controls and Financial Reporting
- Manage end month closure and reporting of KPI's
- Prepare monthly Management pack for B2B
- Respond to audit queries from both internal and external auditors
Finance Team Leader
Wananchi Telecom Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2011 - 09.2020
- Handling Cash & Bank: Duties includes: Issuing, reconciling & replenishing of petty cash, Supplier account reconciliation & payment, bank reconciliation, Confirmation of payments with the bank etc
- Supplier management: Duties include: Data entry, reconciliation and timely payment, contracts management and carrying out cost benefit analysis
- Debtors' management: My role incudes annuity billing on 1st of every month
- Billing of completed projects on case to case basis, facilitating collection by ensuring no dispute in invoice raised, reconciliation on need basis, accounting for Withholding VAT & Withholding tax, Debtors circularization & reporting
- Prepaid customer's management: Billing, upgrade/downgrade, disconnection & reconnection in broad hub
- Revenue Assurance: Doing daily revenue trend & monthly business loss analysis
- Reconciling revenue billed against MRR on monthly basis
- Cost benefit analysis for all costs in order to ensure there is return on investment
- In-depth Audit- Involved in several statutory audit with KRA
- This was in regards to refund for VAT filed with KRA and investigation on Import VAT
- Filling of Returns-Mainly VAT
- Am also conversant with filling of all statutory deductions
- Inventory Management: Costing and receipt of stock in the system, issuance to user department or customer & periodic stock stake
- Fixed asset Management
- Duties here included maintaining of fixed asset register and tallying it with the system and ensuring tagging is done
- Weekly, Monthly & Periodic reports in line with company requirements: Reports produced here includes: Cash position, debtors position, payable position and ratios there in, Trading account, position statement and cash flow statement etc
- Statutory compliances
- I have successfully facilitated KRA audit of VAT for Wananchi telecom
- Also I have done filling of VAT for some years
- Procurement role
- As secretary in the committee was involved in competitive pricing, confirmation of budget line for capex and initial approval of quotations evaluation sheet Preparation of Audited financial statements from 2012 to date
- Played an active role in budget preparation process
- Took a central role in facilitating due diligence audit, here is responded to audit queries regarding business trends and analytical review
- Involved in drafting and completion of various policies in use e.g
- Policy on Sales commission, Collection incentive policy, Inventory management policy on B2C
- Represented SimbaNET and trained staffs of Golis Telecom on Revenue/Billing in Telecom industry.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
Audit Assistant
Grant Thornton International
Kikuyu, Kiambu District
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Vouching & verification of all costs in line with company policy
- Preparation of extended trial balance
- .Preparation of audited management accounts. Completed at least two drafts in a day.
- Preparation of management letter for directors' attention
- Ensuring that procedures and policies are adhered to
- Checking on compliance with internal control measures and suggesting on improvement
- Corporate tax estimation.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce-Management (First Class Honours) - Business Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Karen, Nairobi 05.2017 - 05.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (B-) - Basic Education
Ngenia High School
Limuru 12.1999 - 12.1999
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) (B+) - Basic Education
Kerwa Primary School
KikuyuSkills
Computer applications
Tally
Quick books
Pastel/Sage Evolution
Computer applications
Accomplishments
- Awarded certificate by Department of Adult Education for participation in a workshop geared towards assisting youths in the society. This opportunity and exposure resulted to foundation of Kikuyu Top score Centre which is in operation to date.
- Awarded by former WBS as the best performer in 2013
- Awarded by former WBS as the most punctual employee in 2013
Communityserviceactivity
- Founded alongside with others Kikuyu Youth Top score Centre where i offered voluntary teaching services as well as accounting services for four years.
- Worked several times with Electoral Commission of Kenya as pooling clerk and Voter registration clerk.
Attributes
- I am resilient and capable of working in demanding environment, with minimum or no supervision.
- Ability to initiate and pass ideas
- Good Interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
- Am positive and belief in making first attempt and facing the facts.
- Am adaptable and remain open to new challenges in order to expand my knowledge.
- Am confident and can undertake any role that is supported by my skills & knowledge.
Idno
21951690
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/01/79
References
- Mr. Alfred K Siele, Audit Partner, Grant Thornton International, P.O BOX 46986 - 00100, Nairobi, 0722224592
- Mr. Juvenalis Gitau Thiongo, Finance Manager, ISAT Africa Kenya Ltd, 0731 560296
- Mr. Geoffrey Nganga Mbachia, Chairman, Kikuyu Youth Top score Centre, P.O. Box 802-00902, Kikuyu, 0720841584
Reading books, Swimming and exploring nature.
Reading books help open your mind and understand what happens outside your horizon. Swimming gives a whole body exercise. Exploring nature get you energised and clears one mind.
Timeline
B2B Business Analyst
Wananchi Telecom Limited
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce-Management (First Class Honours) - Business Management
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
05.2017 - 05.2017
Finance Team Leader
Wananchi Telecom Limited
09.2011 - 09.2020
Audit Assistant
Grant Thornton International
01.2008 - 09.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (B-) - Basic Education
Ngenia High School
12.1999 - 12.1999
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) (B+) - Basic Education
Kerwa Primary School
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