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Perfometer Agribusiness LimitedHead of Business
Feb. 2024Nairobi County, KenyaAs Head of Business, I’ve led the strategic and operational growth of tech-driven agribusiness ventures, with a focus on scaling digital solutions, managing high-impact partnerships, and expanding into new markets. ✅ Oversaw both technical and commercial functions—ensuring product-market fit, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction
✅ Spearheaded business development and market expansion initiatives across regions and customer segments
✅ Managed stakeholder relations, including investors, regulators, tech partners, and development agencies
✅ Scaled digital platforms by leading rollout, adoption, and user experience strategies
✅ Built and led high-performing teams across operations, sales, and product functions
✅ Delivered data-driven execution through OKRs, performance dashboards, and financial oversight
✅ Passionate about building inclusive, scalable, and tech-enabled solutions that create real-world impact
PERFOMETER AGRICommercial Project Manager
Mar. 2021Nairobi County, KenyaOverseeing project management aspects of the Cashcow initiative which is a Kenya dairy industry sector initiative spearheaded by Perfometer Agribusiness . It is aimed at addressing declining dairy farm productivity through the provision of commercial fodder solutions structured under a collaborative framework. In this role I successfully, negotiated, contracted, and monitored project implementation delivering contracts worth 10MT of fodder to contracted cooperatives within a span of 6 months. Oversaw the development of Digital Apps for the fodder marketplace and ensured increased collaboration with stakeholders. Negotiated favorable terms with producers and cooperatives and ensured the contract obligations were adhered to. 5000 Dairy farmers impacted through these initiatives. Of the loan ticket, I have successfully coordinated borrowings in conjunction with the bank for more than 40 Million and supported cooperatives and producers to meet production targets
PERFOMETER AGRIAgribusiness Investment Specialist
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2025Nairobi County, Kenya• Oversaw the set-up of the business consulting desk overseeing client assignments in the area of finance strategy, client training, business plans, management and business development.
• Provided technical expertise to Agribusiness enterprises in preparing business Plans, Market Research, Capacity building and training of staff in best financial practices.
• Increased project delivery timelines by reducing the financial analysis gaps and delays in projects completion
• Providing support to clients in, market research, pitching funding requests from investors and financiers
• Managing projects and ensuring all deliverables are met within agreed timelines by coordinating project teams and liaising with all stakeholders. Achievements
- I redesigned the strategy for Perfometer consulting services, enhanced the product portfolio thereby increasing the number of client projects executed and revenues earned by at least 40% in the first year.
- Successfully led the project teams ensuring project targets were met within agreed deadlines.
-Delivered over 20 consulting assignments in dairy advisory, business restructuring and agribusiness investments.
-Supported the internal team to develop finance strategies for efficient operations
GNI CPAAssociate Consultant
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017KigaliParticipated and executed client audit and Consultant assignments in the areas of tax review, business planning and financial audits. Oversaw the establishment of the business and tax advisory desk for the firm that helped clients align their business strategies and compliance aspects. Achievements
Facilitated the resolution of difficult tax disputes with the revenue authority for a number of clients saving cashflows and funds on punitive penalties and interest.
Set up accounting systems and trained staff to execute accounting roles
GULF ENERGY RWANDA LTDCountry Finance Manager
May. 2010 - Jun. 2016KIGALI RWANDA•Setting up the finance function of the company from commencement, training staff, creating liaison contacts with regulatory authorities, bankers, legal counsel and other consultants.
•Formulating strategic and long-term business plans for the country office.
• Establishing finance controls for the departments operations to ensure efficient and effective risk management and optimal resource use in line with group policy and best practices.
•Preparation of monthly financial reports and annual reports for audit as per IFRS standards.
•Managing the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
•Preparation of annual accounts and managing the entire audit process.
•Developing external relationships with appropriate stakeholders including. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Rwanda Revenue Authority and other agencies.
•Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines- usually monthly and annual.
•Preparing and managing budgets.
•Ensuring statutory compliance for all tax and regulatory issues
National Oil Corporation of KenyaACCOUNTANT
Oct. 2008 - Apr. 2010KENYAObjective: Reporting to the Chief Accountant I was responsible for the coordination of the treasury function ensuring proper management of cashflows, management of forex exposures and timely processing and payment of all corporation payments. Responsibilities/Roles:
•Preparing accurate Cashflow forecast reports, working capital analysis and other financial information to management, forecasts for the corporation on a daily and monthly basis.
•Liasing with bank trades and negotiation forex rates for buying and selling foreign currency and initiating forward exchange contracts, Letters of Credit , Currency swaps and other trade finance documentation.
•Preparation of working capital and capital expenditure budgets and forecasts.
•Reviewing all company payments before approval by authorized managers.
• Reviewing bank reconciliations from sub-ordinates and taking corrective action in line with company policies.
•Supervision of the collateral stock and trade finance facilities between the bank and other financiers.
•Following up with bankers for execution of payment instructions especially oil purchases. Achievements at National Oil Corporation.
oI was part of a multi-disciplinary team that worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless implementation of Oracle Financials ERP System from October 2008 to May 2009.
CKL Africa LtdACCOUNTANT
Jan. 2007 - Sep. 2008KenyaPosition: Accountant Payables Objective: Reporting to the finance director I was responsible for the payables and treasury function for the group, preparing cashflow forecasts, coordinating payments, statutory compliance, insurances and fixed assets among others. Responsibilities included:
• Preparing cash flow forecasts and daily cash reports to management to aid in decision making.
Preparing and circulating reports on all foreign transactions dealings to management. Liaising with bank dealers and negotiating competitive rates on foreign payments as they fall due and in selling foreign currencies.
•Preparation and circulation of monthly treasury reports and foreign exchange transactions to management.
•As part of the financial team I participated in comprehensive system audits and formulation of sound accounting procedures.
•Payables management ensuring company suppliers are paid in time to maintain a good credit rating and avoid supply disruptions.
•Payment of statutory dues and ensuring compliance to various contractual requirements with suppliers and agencies for the company.
•Timely preparation of supplier payments both local and foreign currency.
•Tax accounting for company taxes issues including preparation and submission of the monthly vat refund claims, corporation tax and Pay as You Earn. I oversaw a successfull resolution of long outstanding tax claims improving the cashflows for the company.
Nicola SARLSENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Apr. 2005 - Dec. 2006MALINDIObjective: Reporting to the group financial controller- I oversaw he coordination and supervision of the group finance functions and provision of timely financial information to top management for 3 hotels in Malindi Kenya.
Responsibilities included:
•. Ensuring timely dissemination of financial information to management, including budgets, cash flow forecasts for the group. •Ensuring timely dissemination of financial information to management, including budgets, and cash flow forecasts for the group on a monthly basis.
•Negotiating with the bank dealers for competitive foreign exchange rates in selling and buying foreign currency.
•Setting up and maintaining the internal controls for the group to safeguard against loss and damage due to misappropriation.
•Coordination of the preparation of final accounts for the annual audit and overseeing them through the whole annual audit process.
•I was the key liaison person between stake holder’s i.e. legal counsel, regulators, insurance brokers and auditors.
• Preparation of monthly accounts under strict deadlines for consolidation at the head office in Lugano Switzerland. •Approving all payment s for both local and foreign suppliers and processing intercompany payments.
•Setting up and maintaining the internal controls for the group to safeguard against loss and damage due to misappropriation. Achievements at Nicola Ltd •I was able to streamline regulatory compliance through a proactive training and involvement of line staff leading to enhanced compliance saving the company millions in losses as a result of penalties and interest. •Resolving pending tax matters with the Kenya Revenue Authority running into millions of shillings in 2005 and 2006.
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