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Stanslaus Gatura

Nairobi

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance and Administration Manager

Stanford Seed
06.2016 - Current
  • Maintains accurate financial records in compliance with Stanford policies and local laws
  • Ensures compliance with local tax authorities
  • Collaborates on annual budget planning and monitors variances
  • Forecasts cash flow, coordinates fund transfers, and manages on-ground operations
  • Participates in external and internal audits
  • Educates the local team on Stanford policies, contracting procedures, and budget-related queries
  • Liaison with legal firms and external consultants to ensure compliance with local laws
  • Facilitates HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, leave administration, and offboarding
  • Increases financial efficiency through cost-saving measures, streamlines budgetary processes, and implements new software solutions for administrative tasks
  • Conducts company reviews and onsite interviews for cohort recruitment purposes.

Finance Manager, Acting Capacity

Integrated Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2016
  • Managed company cash flow by prioritizing and scheduling payments
  • Ensured that all completed projects are billed per agreed terms
  • Prepared Quarterly Management Accounts and supporting Schedules thereof
  • Developed cash budget plans to review company short-term obligations
  • Reviewed and approved monthly payroll and deductions
  • Prepared and filed VAT & Withholding taxes
  • Prepared Creditors payment schedules in line with their terms and managed local and international suppliers' relationships
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company
  • Increased profitability by identifying underperforming investments, reallocating resources accordingly
  • Facilitated effective financial decision-making by presenting complex data in simple visualizations
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Accountant

Integrated Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Prepared and filed VAT & Withholding taxes
  • Prepared Creditors payment schedules in line with their terms and managed local and international suppliers' relationships
  • Monitored and followed up with customers on Accounts Receivables
  • Prepared Bank Reconciliations
  • Prepared and maintained an updated Fixed Assets Register
  • Created and maintained an updated status of project accounts in the accounting system
  • Ensured time sheets for all technical staff were received and labor costs allocated to the respective projects
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations
  • Crossfrontier International - Lead Accountant
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • 09/2014 - 05/2016
  • Managed company cash flow by prioritizing and scheduling payments
  • Ensured timely billing of completed projects based on agreed terms
  • Prepared Quarterly Management Accounts and supporting schedules
  • Developed cash budget plans to assess and address short-term obligations
  • Reviewed and approved monthly payroll and deductions
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings
  • Facilitated effective financial decision-making through visualizations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and providing training on financial procedures to staff.

Payable Accountant

Private Safaris Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2014
  • Analyzed company fleet mileage and computed vehicle expenditure per kilometer monthly
  • Settled vendor invoices by verifying transaction information, scheduling, and preparing disbursements
  • Resolved account discrepancies and maintained financial historical records
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Improved invoice processing efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing automation tools
  • Safeguarded company resources by thoroughly reviewing expense reports for compliance with policies and guidelines
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors through open communication, prompt issue resolution, and reliable payment practices
  • Collaborated with procurement team to optimize purchasing processes, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency
  • Streamlined invoice approval process, reducing time spent on manual tasks while maintaining strict internal controls.

Personal Assistant to the Director

Aliquot Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2011
  • Conducted business data research and analysis
  • Used MS Excel tools and formulas to organize and arrange data derived from business databases
  • Devised and maintained office systems, including data management and filing
  • Enhanced executive's productivity by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and overseeing correspondence
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations
  • Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips
  • Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution
  • Facilitated smooth office operations by managing supplies inventory and overseeing maintenance requests
  • Ensured a well-maintained professional image both internally and externally through diligent representation of executives.

Accountant

Scripture Union of Kenya
05.2010 - 10.2010
  • Prepared monthly payroll and deductions
  • Reconciled the bank statement and the cash book
  • Reconciled branch accounts among different branches
  • Represented the company to outsiders on financial matters
  • Disbursed funds to different regions for use in project implementation
  • Prepared special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
  • Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to various financial services and secure favorable lending terms for the organization
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

Education

Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate -

Stanford GSB
08.2023

Certified Public Accountant, CPA-K -

KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2010

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Murang'a High School
Murang’a, Kenya
12.2006

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Process Improvement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Data Analysis
  • Staff Recruitment and Hiring
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Proactive and Focused

Accomplishments

  • Created an orderly physical filing system for easy search and referencing support documentation at Scripture Union of Kenya Book Centre.
  • Selected by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to launch a pilot of the electronic ticketing self-loading system (Safari System) for park entry fees at Private Safaris.
  • Part of the team that helped test an in-house Cloud Finance System at Private Safaris.
  • Successfully created the Stanford Seed EA Policies and Procedures document.
  • Project lead for the test and launch of the Oracle Fusion finance system at Stanford Seed EA right from Testing, User Acceptance, and Implementation (Go Live).

References

Available Upon Request

Training

  • Discovering Personal & Team effectiveness hosted by Raiser Resource Group.
  • Current and Deferred Tax workshop hosted by Deloitte.
  • NPO (Not for Profit Organizations) Tax and Legal workshop hosted by PWC

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant

ICPAK

Member Number 33102

Timeline

Finance and Administration Manager

Stanford Seed
06.2016 - Current

Finance Manager, Acting Capacity

Integrated Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
03.2016 - 05.2016

Accountant

Integrated Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
11.2015 - 02.2016

Payable Accountant

Private Safaris Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2014

Personal Assistant to the Director

Aliquot Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2011

Accountant

Scripture Union of Kenya
05.2010 - 10.2010

Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate -

Stanford GSB

Certified Public Accountant, CPA-K -

KASNEB

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Tech

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Murang'a High School

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