Rajan Patel
Nairobi
Summary
Seasoned financial leader with over 10 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and reporting. Highly accomplished in Internal Audit. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Hans Kenya Ltd
Nairobi
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee financial management and reporting for the organization
- Lead financial planning and budgeting processes
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making
- Manage Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Supervise stock imports and handle banking transactions
- Maintain oversight of Petty Cash, HR, and Insurance
- Manage legal and tax files, and prepare official correspondence
- Allocate and oversee tasks within the Finance Department.
Finance Manager
Swan Carriers Ltd
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Prepared Financials for Interim and Final Audits
- Managed the Company Financial Audit and liaised with Auditors
- Closed the Financial Year after posting Journals and reconciling against signed accounts
- Prepared Quarterly Management Accounts with Comparative Analysis
- Oversaw Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Managed stock imports, including documentation, clearing, and reconciliation
- Handled banking transactions and facilities
- Managed Petty Cash, HR, and Insurance
- Maintained legal and tax files, and prepared official correspondence
- Allocated and followed up on tasks for the Finance Department.
Finance Manager
Amex Auto Parts
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Prepared Financials for Interim and Final Audits
- Led the Company Financial Audit and liaised with Auditors
- Prepared Management Accounts and Budgets
- Monitored system ledger accounts and cash flows
- Managed Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Oversaw stock imports and handled banking transactions
- Managed Petty Cash, HR, and Insurance
- Maintained legal and tax files and prepared official correspondence
- Assisted relevant departments with tender-related tasks.
Accountant/Procurement Manager
Cementers Ltd/Landmark Plaza (2004) Ltd
09.2010 - 09.2016
- Handled bank transactions and reconciliations
- Managed Accounts Receivables and Payables
- Prepared budgets and maintained fixed assets register
- Assisted in implementing ISO
- Procurement responsibilities, including negotiating prices with suppliers, placing orders, and logistics coordination.
Audit Senior
M.S. Shah & Co
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted audits for companies across various industries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Oshwal College
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Profit and Loss Management
- Internal Controls Development
- Executive Leadership Advisement
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Strategy Management
- Month-End and Year-End Closings
- Financial Management
- Financial Information Systems
- Financial Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Balance Sheet Management
- Budgetary Planning
- Financial Planning
- Management Accounting
- Report Generation
- Budget Development
- Budget Administration
Languages
English
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Hans Kenya Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Swan Carriers Ltd
07.2020 - 03.2023
Finance Manager
Amex Auto Parts
11.2016 - 02.2020
Accountant/Procurement Manager
Cementers Ltd/Landmark Plaza (2004) Ltd
09.2010 - 09.2016
Audit Senior
M.S. Shah & Co
04.2009 - 08.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Oshwal College
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