Finance Expert

Kenya

15-20 years experience

Birthday:

Nationality:
Kenyan

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University education

Timeframe
Degree / faculty / university
Study areas

1991-081994-05

completed

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Finance, Accounting, & Controlling

, India
  • Major: Accounting & Auditing

Accounting & Auditing
Business Economics including Economic Development
Business Mathematics & Statistics
Principles of Management
Company Law & Secretarial Practice
Mercantile & Industrial Law
Industrial Organisation
Management Accounting & Taxation
Cost Accounting
Planning

  • Document_Study_011.pdf

Professional experience

Timeframe
Occupation / company
Tasks

2019-01Till now

Finance-Expert

, Kenya

A highly focused ,talented, visionary, results oriented hands on professional with a global outlook .Studied undergraduate in Asia, I have extensive experience and financial expertise gained in the renowned tea sector, automotive and hotel industry in East Africa and Middle East. A team leader with excellent proven track record and proficient in OPERA system.Seeking a challenging position in finance, retail sector,banking, logistics ,hospitality and tourism.

2015-01Till now

Finance-Administration

, Kenya

Freelance

2012-122014-12

Housekeeping-Floor Supervisor

, United Arab Emirates

Adaptability to an international working environment, supervised a multi cultural team drawn from different countries.Coached, mentored and nurtured them.Boosted staff morale by motivating, identifying areas of improvement and development.2 employees were recognized with employee of the month award during my tenure.
Took initiative, offered excellent customer service by prioritizing and anticipating regular guest needs in the department , to avert complaints translating to satisfied repeat guests who were happy during their stay at the facility.
Followed correct procedure for storage, recording and issuance of guest lost property.
Liaising with the front office department staff on room status and allocation , Engineering on room maintenance activities.

  • Document_Experience_011.pdf
  • Document_Experience_012.pdf

2010-102012-12

Finance - Hotel Accountant

, Kenya

Financial Management Reporting, Analysis and Information Security.
Accounting, Auditing ,People Management :Payroll function, training, coaching and mentoring the workforce.
Maintaining Imprest accounts, reconciliation of revenue and expenditure accounts, banking and authorization.
Involved in the pre-opening process.Agent of change and transformation by setting up financial systems in place which are still running to date.

  • Document_Experience_021.pdf

2008-012010-10

Finance

, Kenya

Freelance -business

1997-072007-06

Finance-Factory Accountant

, Kenya

Overseeing the financial management function at the factory level (as a strategic business unit) had a good understanding of performance management process.Succeeded in financial operational excellence,productivity, creation of wealth and advised the board on optimum Investment options.
Budgeting, planning, implemented and co-ordinate successful financial projects(Wood fuel supply, Growers payout, Feeder roads maintenance & Fleet management system.
As a member of the tender board committee, provide guidance to ensure that the right tendering and procurement procedures are adhered to in line with the budget provisions.
Worked with internal and external auditors offered guidance on variances.
Cost controls,Supplies and Procurement.
Achievements: Recognition for exemplary service rendered to the organization for almost a decade.

  • Document_Experience_031.pdf

1995-121996-10

Finance-General Accountant

, Kenya

Accountant for this medium sized motor vehicle company.
Handled book keeping, payroll, cash and banking.

  • Document_Experience_041.pdf

Training and development

Timeframe
Degree / institute
Content

Further training

2006-06-122006-06-15

completed

Computer(in house job training)

, Kenya

Ms Windows, Excel,Outlook and basic trouble shooting.

  • Document_Education_011.pdf

Further training

1998-08-151998-08-18

completed

Computer

, Kenya

MS Dos, Windows,Growers Payout and E-mail

Further training

1995-08-311995-11-30

completed

Computer Skills-Certificate in computer operations.

, India

MS Dos

Language ability

Language
Level
Exam / certificate
English
Good negotiation skills (C2)

Other certificate

  • Document_Language_011.pdf

Swahili
Mother tongue

Other certificate

  • Document_Language_021.pdf

Other skills

Key professional skills
Driver licenses
Interests, hobbies, personal

A competent, organized, methodical and meticulous individual with high performance standards , ensuring quality service delivery and set standards.Ability to work well in a team or on individual basis while maintaining a calm cheerful disposition in a fast paced work environment, or in challenging situations whether in an office or plant.(Factory) Having worked abroad I was able to adjust quickly in a diverse setting. Also open and direct when problem solving so as to make a decisive decision.Communicated effectively with staff, colleagues and management at all levels and maintained good client relationship with hotel guests, suppliers.This enabled me to accomplish tasks punctually within given time frames and strict schedules.
I am proactive, dependable,sincere worker who maintains professional integrity with a can do attitude who is committed to contribute to business growth, profitability by being pragmatic on cost control measures and sustainability of the organizations wherever I have worked.
My driving force is being innovative, keen to numerical details, consistent in approach, learning and upholding company policy / core values so as to realize the goals and objectives
My exemplary work performance can be vouched through the testimonials.
Looking forward to learning German language in the future and exploiting my potential and furthering my career towards professional excellence in Germany, Europe!

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