HEAD OF ASSETS - CG Hospitality Pvt Ltd - Nairobi, Kenya
(2025-01)
- Lead asset management and finance oversight for two flagship Fairmont properties, covering full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow review, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Drove operational efficiency and financial restructuring initiatives, enhancing ROI and asset value for property owners.
- Achieved approximately 30% savings on financing costs through loan restructuring and renegotiated capital terms.
- Coordinated financial forecasts (2023–2024) with owners in Dubai and Nepal, providing management reporting and investment decision support.
- Managed fraud investigations and strengthened internal controls, securing insurance reimbursement for identified losses.
- Conducted forensic review of fraud cases for CG Madison Kenya Limited with KPMG and TRC Corporate Consulting, identifying and quantifying loss amounts and control breaches.
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - MGM Group - Kenya & Tanzania
(2024-05 - 2025-01)
- Directed group finance, treasury, accounting, and compliance for 8 properties, ensuring accurate monthly and annual accounts and management reporting.
- Corrected accounting records and finalized FY 2023 & 2024 financial statements, enhancing audit readiness.
- Negotiated and finalized supplier and service contracts, delivering significant cost savings and margin improvements.
- Converted monthly accounts to USALI format, realizing 40% cost savings through improved visibility and departmental control.
- As Local Director, regularised governance and statutory compliance with BRS Kenya; consolidated 10 companies under a single foreign holding company structure.
- Conducted monthly internal audits on Symphony, Micros Control, Opera PMS, and Sun Systems, improving accuracy of financial and operational data.
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Madhvani Group - Kenya
(2022-03 - 2024-04)
- Managed finance functions across 10 group entities spanning hospitality, rental, sugar, alcohol, and trading businesses; led budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
- Designed and executed financial strategies to improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and profitability.
- Produced comprehensive management reports and board-level presentations, facilitating informed strategic decisions and capital allocation.
- Built and led a high-performing finance team, improving closing timelines and reporting quality.
- Led monthly internal and IT audits across all units, identifying interface gaps, configuration issues, and manual errors.
GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Sun Africa Hotels Group - Kenya
(2018-06 - 2022-03)
- Oversaw finance, treasury, banking, accounting, budgeting, and taxation for 6 hotels and 2 Hardee's restaurants.
- Delivered financial forecasts, monthly performance dashboards, and variance analysis for CEO and senior management.
- Led long-term financial planning, capex budgeting, and cash management for the portfolio.
- Implemented routine monthly audit programme across all hotels and restaurants, detecting and resolving multiple fraud cases and recovering misappropriated amounts.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - Grand Park Kodhipparu (Luxury Island Resort) - Maldives
(2017-04 - 2018-06)
- Led finance, treasury, and accounting operations with full P&L ownership, cash flow, and working capital management.
- Restored financial health through working capital funding arrangements, enhancing liquidity and stabilising operations.
- Directed fund-raising activities and investor reporting; strengthened internal controls safeguarding approximately USD 57 million in assets.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Velassaru Resort - Maldives
(2015-08 - 2017-04)
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing reporting timelines by approximately 50%.
- Automated expense authorisation workflows and audit controls, reducing audit queries by approximately 75%.
- Developed pricing strategy through financial analysis and market benchmarking.
- Investigated IT-related fraud in F&B operations, resolving malware issues across 67 devices.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Multiple Properties) - Hilton Worldwide - India
(2009-08 - 2015-08)
- Progressed from Chief Accountant to Financial Controller across multiple Hilton properties, overseeing accounting, tax, audit, and compliance.
- Led pre-opening and operational transitions for over 10 properties, establishing finance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.
- Managed financial reporting, budget preparation, and forecasting for global hospitality operations.
Corporate Head Finance & Accounts - Avalon Hospitality - India
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
Accounts Manager – Corporate Tax - The Grand Hyatt, India - India
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
Accounts Executive - The Metropolitan Hotel Nikko - India
(2000-01 - 2005-12)
Cashier / Income Audit Assistant - Park Royal Intercontinental, India - India
(1997-01 - 2000-12)
Accounts / Billing Roles - Apollo Hospital & Escort Heart Institute - India
(1994-01 - 1997-12)
