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Mantrac Kenya LtdHead of Finance
Feb. 2016Witu Road, Off Lusaka Road, Nairobi KenyaMantrac Kenya Ltd, is the sole authorized dealer for Caterpillar Products in Kenya. Delta Trading Equipments business activities cover several industries among which are: Mining and Construction Equipment, Marine Industrial Products, Transport, Power Systems, Agriculture, Automotive, Distribution, and IT-Solutions. As the Head of Finance and commercial Manager for both Mantrac Kenya and Delta Trading Equipments Ltd, I am entrusted in providing leadership in all financial matters of the companies’, as well as providing advice on major commercial decisions. Key Accountabilities;
• To give advice on the commercial aspects of marketing and sales strategies.
• Ensuring implementation of commercial and accounting policies and develop new systems and procedures as appropriate.
• Planning and directing the finance function. • The preparation of annual operating plans and budgets.
• Monitoring business performance against agreed plans/budgets, identification of areas of inadequate performance and where appropriate agreeing remedial action on revised plans and objectives with those concerned.
• Ensure the credit terms of the business are adhered to.
• Cash management involving negotiation and efficient utilization of bank facilities and monitoring operational cash flows.
• Risk Management and all insurance matters.
• Advise on likely effects of any new legislation on commercial aspects of business and ensure compliance.
• Supervision, coaching and development of finance teams
• Develop, review and implement standard operating procedures for the finance department in line with business and government standards and various audit organization on best practices • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate report/Territory Managing Director
Sameer Africa LimitedGeneral Manager, Finance & Strategy
Feb. 2012 - Jan. 2016•Developing and leading the financial strategy.
•Planning and directing financing requirements, budgeting, working capital, cash and cost management.
•Developing and implementing functional policies, processes and procedures.
•Determining and coordinating financial reporting and communication requirements both internally and externally.
•Monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies, tax and other statutory requirements.
•Identifying, implementing and benchmarking for best practices in financial management.
•Maintaining close relationship with banks, auditors, statutory authorities and other stakeholders.
Precision air TanzaniaChief Finance officer
Mar. 2003 - Dec. 2005•Facilitate the development of the company’s strategic plan and its translation into financial targets and cash flows.
•Manage the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by company’s board of directors and other stakeholders;
•Maintain current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements. •Direct the preparation of, and approve all legal and contractual agreements with third parties including banks, aircraft and other suppliers and lessors.
•Negotiate aircraft financing and other working capital facilities with key financial institutions ensuring the best deals for the company.
•Establish policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and management of exchange rate risks. •Facilitate the timely sourcing of aircraft spares and other consumables ensuring that the company’s flight schedules and reliability are not compromised by sourcing delays.
•Negotiate prices and payment terms with key suppliers taking into account the company’s working capital requirements and cash flow projections.
•Coordinate the identification, sourcing, placing and development of new staff within the company;
•Ensure comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitate discussion of performance and career options with all departments.
Kenya AirwaysRevenue Accounting
Jul. 2001 - Feb. 2012•Revenue recovery and assurance services.
•Timely reporting of group revenues, yields and related costs.
•Review and maintenance of bilateral agreements with interline partners and alliances.
•Billing of other airlines through IATA clearing house.
•Handling travel agency relations and dispute resolution.
•Supervision, coaching and development of a team of 62 staff.
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