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Sector Leadership Business Partner/Head of Finance
CloudFactorySector Leadership Business Partner/Head of Finance
Jul. 2025 - Sep. 2025Kenya, NairobiKey Responsibilities: -Establishing and maintaining a regular cadence of communication and continuous relationship-building with key stakeholders. -Formulating a clear and actionable plan for continued partnership with each Sector Lead. -Proactively identifying and flagging opportunities for financial contribution, including the identification of "quick wins" to build momentum and trust. -Taking the lead in delivering agreed-upon "quick wins," new insightful analysis, and value-added reports. -Proposing and collaborating on areas for improvement that align with sector priorities. -Clearing and concisely sharing analysis, key findings, and initial insights on performance with Sector Leads. -Perform deep-dive analysis of financial data, including historical performance, key trends, drivers, and variances. -Gain access to and proficiency with all necessary financial reporting systems, planning tools, and relevant sector-specific data. -Thoroughly understand existing reporting structures and processes related to contracts, pricing, and resource allocation. -Reviewing the monthly P&L with the Country Manager and Location leaders. -Liaising with external auditors, the tax office, and the banker for relationship management and escalation. -Being accountable for Legal, tax, and compliance of the location while leveraging third-party advisors. -Managing and mentoring the Finance Team, with the Accounting Lead having more accountability and responsibility in day-to-day finance operations.
Head of Finance-Kenya
CloudFactoryHead of Finance-Kenya
Dec. 2023 - Jun. 2025Kenya, Nairobi-Lead management accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation to support data-driven decision-making. -Deliver actionable financial insights to C-suite, aligning with business growth and performance goals. -Drive automation and continuous improvement of finance processes and controls. -Oversee P&L management, cash flow forecasting, and KPI tracking to ensure financial health. -Manage budgeting and forecasting cycles, enabling agile and scalable planning. Ensure compliance with audit, tax, and regulatory requirements (KRA, ISO, etc.). -Partner cross-functionally to support investment, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives. -Oversee tax, legal, and licensing matters to support operations and growth. -Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, embedding a culture of analytical rigor and accountability. -Support financial modeling and scenario planning for expansion and innovation initiatives.
Chief Financial Officer
MTech Communications PLCChief Financial Officer
Sep. 2014 - Nov. 202334,kabarsiran avenue off James Gichuru rd , Lavingt on▶️ Key Achievements: 🏆 Took down the operational costs during the year 2020 and 2021 by 20% during the COVID period. 🏆 Saved the company 5% of the tax they would have paid in 2018 based on the tax advised gave the CEO then on a tender we bid on. 🏆 Introduced an ERP system in 2020 that has optimized the company’s internal operations. 🏆 Introduced the Finance Policy and finance SOPs as part of the QSM ISO 9001-2015 which reduced the time taken for induction of new recruits and grasping procedures by almost 70%. 🏆 Developed accurate management accounts which provided key performance variances and expenditure gaps for timely management remedial actions. 🏆 Improved the turnaround time for financial & regulatory reports though design of working capital and profit templates while leveraging on existing reporting tools. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶️ Key Contributions & Results ✦ Creating and establishing yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s Strategic plans, performance metrics, and business models. ✦ Managing the company’s financial situation by observing the current capital structure and developing long-term financial goals. ✦ Evaluating work plans, resourcing and quality control for corporate deliverables. ✦ Managing and directing company operations to meet budget and other financial goals. ✦ Developing, establishing, and directing the execution of operating policies to support overall company objectives. ✦Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting. ✦ Reviewing and analyzing monthly financial results and provide recommendation. ✦ Taking a leadership position over operations, logistics, warehousing and distribution.
Accountant
MTech Communications PLCAccountant
Dec. 2012 - Sep. 20147th Floor Galana plaza,Kilimani▶️ Key Achievements: 🏆 Moved to Realtime accounting from Backlog posting that improved on the accuracy of data, availability of reports and information for decision making by 20%. 🏆 Moved from QuickBooks accounting software to Pastel Partner system that was more robust to the needs of the company that were growing exponentially. 🏆 Coordinated the finance schedule aligned to the different deadlines to ensure smooth operations in the organization as a growing SME. 🏆 Received the first ever tax compliance certificate for the organization in 2013 after clearing all tax issues with the authorities. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▶️ Key Contributions & Results ✦ Prepared profit and loss statements and monthly. ✦ Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. ✦ Established, maintained, and coordinated the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. ✦ Analyzed and reviewed budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants, monitored and reviewed accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. ✦ Prepared and reviewed budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. ✦ Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends and recommended appropriate budget levels, and ensured expenditure control, explained billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Accounts assistant
Gametrackers Kenya Accounts assistant
Jun. 2011 - Dec. 2012▶️ Key Contributions & Results ✦ Prepared General Ledger entries and reconciled month-end closing to close books in a timely manner. ✦ Analyzed financial statements on a monthly basis and reporting on variances. ✦ Prepared monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts. ✦ Analyzed returns of safari imprests from safari crew for purposes of accountability. ✦ Managed the Fixed Asset process, policy, and procedure. ✦ Calculated and kept track of employees’ leave days in the organization as well as preparing casual wages. ✦ Managed VAT accounting and reporting process. ✦ Documented and monitored internal controls. ✦ Prepared audited financial, statements, footnotes and supplemental information;
Accounts assistant
Gametrackers KenyaAccounts assistant
Jun. 2011 - Dec. 2012▶️ Key Contributions & Results ✦ Prepared General Ledger entries and reconciled month-end closing to close books in a timely manner. ✦ Analyzed financial statements on a monthly basis and reporting on variances. ✦ Prepared monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts. ✦ Analyzed returns of safari imprests from safari crew for purposes of accountability. ✦ Managed the Fixed Asset process, policy, and procedure. ✦ Calculated and kept track of employees’ leave days in the organization as well as preparing casual wages. ✦ Managed VAT accounting and reporting process. ✦ Documented and monitored internal controls. ✦ Prepared audited financial, statements, footnotes and supplemental information;
Accounts intern
Kungu and AssociatesAccounts intern
Jan. 2011 - May. 2011

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