Experience:
Finance & Administration Manager at Clevesafe Company Limited January 2018 - Current
Importers and Distributers of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations within the company.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual management and financial.
• Provide technical and strategic advice and guidance on all issues of financial management
• Reconciling the bank statement, petty cash, mpesa transaction
• Compile and analyse accounting reports for external audits and liaise with tax consultants for timely tax computation & filing of returns.
• Prepare accurate forecasts for income and expenditures, salary proposals, collaborative policy development agreements, capital construction, equipment needs, supplies, transport and utilities
• Continuously evaluate internal control systems.
• Prepare and facilitate all project audits both statutory and special.
• Review operating budgets and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations and prepare regular and special budget reports.
• Overseeing procurement and importation and exportation logistics.
• Develop strategies for tracking and monitoring the implementation of strategic financial management plans against set objectives and budgets
• Mentor and grow accountant assistants.
Key Achievements
• Streamlined the accounts payable by ensuring early payment discounts, eliminating late payment fees and using aging reports to manage invoice due dates.
• Initiated the use of payment schedule process to the fifteenth day of every month and EFT transfers to supplier’s bank accounts.
• Corrected invoicing, journal errors and resolved months of backlog work
• Played a major role in the accounting software conversion to implementation of SAP (ERP).
ICT Manager/ICT Consultant (January 2014 to date) Clevesol Investments Company Ltd- Nairobi
Duties and Responsibility
• Managing a support team providing server, network, desktop and laptop and application support to staff and clients ensuring high availability and performance
• Maintain an up to date knowledge database of new technology and made proposals to management for new solutions.
• Established key policies and procedures relating to acceptable use, internet usage, data protection and use of IT equipment.
• ICT strategy and Policy formulation.
• ICT Inventory management.
• Service delivery and continual improvement :
o Server and Network Management and Monitoring
o Backup and recovery process.
• Google apps support and user training
• User support among other ICT related tasks.
Performed necessary R&D to identify the right technologies or supporting companies and clients businesses
Scoped, planned and executed IT projects according to standard application lifecycle methodologies
Key Achievements
• Team player implementing new ERP system in several Clients Companies 2018 and 2022.
• Design, Implementation and supervision of Network and security system installation projects in several clients companies.
• Designed, developed and maintained applications using latest programming Techniques.
ICT Intern Shirai Group Company - Tokyo Japan.
July - August 2017.
Duties and Responsibility
• Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• Provided ICT application support by resolving user problems and offered help desk service
• Monitored networks to ensure the security and availability to end users
• Ensured network connectivity throughout a company’s LAN/WAN infrastructure is at par with all technical considerations.
• Supported LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Maintained system efficiency and configuration of network IP addresses
• Trouble shooted problems reported by users; computer hardware, software, cabling and printers network.
• Provided technical support and training new users in the use of system/ICT facilities and systems.
• Ensured IT Security including user rights assignment and access control.
• Monitoring of antivirus, host based intrusion prevention and other endpoint security implementations.
Other positions held (Contracts & Part time jobs)
Project Co-ordinator (Consultant), Grass Root water Projects-Yamaha Clean Water Systems- Consultancy East Africa Region. 2018 – To Date.
Duties &Responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of water projects in the East Africa region, particularly focusing on Yamaha Clean Water Systems.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor project progress and performance, and identify and mitigate risks.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and partners, including local communities, government agencies, and funding organizations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Prepare regular project reports and updates.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for project expansion and growth.
Part time Lecturer, St. Paul's University. 2014 – To Date.
Duties &Responsibilities
• Developing course materials: I have been responsible for creating syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials for the classes i teach.
• Conducting lectures: I have been responsible for conducting lectures for undergraduate students. This includes preparing lectures, delivering lectures, and answering questions from students.
• Grading assignments and exams: I have been responsible for grading assignments and exams for the courses you teach. This includes providing feedback to students on their performance and maintaining accurate records of grades.
• Advising students: I have been times asked to advise undergraduate students on academic and career matters related to computer science.
• Attending department meetings: attending department meetings to discuss curriculum, student performance, and other matters related to the Computer Science department.
• Staying current with industry developments: been required to keep up-to-date with developments in the field of computer science, including emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Providing academic support: have been providing academic support to students, including tutoring and mentoring.
Part time Lecturer, Maasai Mara University. 2019 – To Date.
Duties &Responsibilities
• Developing course materials: I have been responsible for creating syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials for the classes i teach.
• Conducting lectures: I have been responsible for conducting lectures for undergraduate students. This includes preparing lectures, delivering lectures, and answering questions from students.
• Grading assignments and exams: I have been responsible for grading assignments and exams for the courses you teach. This includes providing feedback to students on their performance and maintaining accurate records of grades.
• Advising students: I have been times asked to advise undergraduate students on academic and career matters related to computer science.
• Attending department meetings: attending department meetings to discuss curriculum, student performance, and other matters related to the Computer Science department.
• Staying current with industry developments: been required to keep up-to-date with developments in the field of computer science, including emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Providing academic support: have been providing academic support to students, including tutoring and mentoring.
Research Assistant (Local Consultant), International Development Center of Japan Inc. (IDCJ) – Tasked with Making appointments with relevant organizations such as government, bi- and multilateral donors, private organizations and umbrella organizations related to digitized public service provision and maintenance, users of the digitized public service and other related organizations upon requests of Study Team members; Providing the Study Team with suggestions regarding relevant public and private organizations upon requests, and making appointments with them; Setting up of and attending the online meetings with the requested organizations via Teams, Zoom and Skype; Making minutes of the online meetings in order for the Study Team to confirm the interviews after the meetings; Providing English interpretation and translation when necessary; Data and information collection related to the online meetings upon Study Team’s request;. February 2021 – April 2021.
Education:
• Master’s in Business Administration (Strategic Management & Leadership), University of Nairobi , 2019-2022
• MSc in Information System (ICT4D), Kobe Institute of Computing Japan, 2016-2018
• Bachelor of Business Information Technology, St Pauls’ University .2009-2013
• CPA K Finalist KASNEB December 2014
• Computer Packages -Lankia Computer College.
Skills:
• CPA K Finalist KASNEB December 2014
Additionally:
Established ICT, business and finance professional with 8+ years of proven success delivering sustainable business performance for diverse consumer goods and services companies with a focus on creating shared growth, innovation, people development, financial success, transparent audit, smart budgets, projects management, tax compliance matters, policy development and implementation. Over my career journey I have been directing all financial reporting, business development and compliance activities and advising the CEO and Board of Directors on overall financial, Risk principles and mitigations and overseeing implementation of operational and strategic plan. Experienced in analysing Systems to identify technology gaps and structure quality solutions that increase productivity, reduce costs, avert systems failure and reduce system downtimes.
I have implemented financial management strategies, systems and internal controls that brought the optimal growth and profitability of group including affiliate and subsidiary companies. I have actively been engaged in brand creation and business development. Am seeking to use my strong financial analytical skills, organizational and leadership skill and cognitive thinking to coordinating financial reporting, Audit, taxation, planning, reinforcing organization policies and procedures.