Jackson Njoroge

Strategic Finance Leader, CPA (K), and MBA (Finance) with expertise in strategic finance business partnering, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury management, working capital optimization, financial reporting, and corporate governance across real estate, FMCG distribution, hospitality, and multi-entity business environments. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, strengthen liquidity, optimize financial performance, and support sustainable business growth through budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, investment appraisal, treasury management, ERP implementation, and IFRS-compliant reporting. Recognized for delivering finance transformation, process improvements, and strong governance while leading high-performing finance teams.

Group Finance & Administration Manager at Ngummo Kenya Ltd (2014-01 – Present)

Provide strategic financial leadership across a diversified group with interests in real estate, FMCG distribution, hospitality, commercial warehousing, and investment management. Partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance, strengthen governance, optimize working capital, and support sustainable business growth.

• Serve as a strategic finance business partner, supporting executive decision-making and business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and performance management across the Group.
• Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and banking relationships.
• Prepare Board reports, management accounts, and financial performance analyses.
• Develop financial models, investment appraisals, and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Ensure IFRS compliance, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and effective corporate governance.
• Lead ERP implementation, finance process improvement, and reporting automation.
• Strengthen internal controls, coordinate audits, and mentor the finance team.

Commercial Finance Lead – FMCG Distribution Division at Ngummo Kenya Ltd

Supported the commercial and operational teams by providing financial analysis, profitability insights, and working capital management to improve business performance within the FMCG distribution division.

• Partnered with commercial teams to support pricing, profitability analysis, and customer margin optimization.
• Prepared financial analyses and forecasts to support budgeting, sales planning, and business performance.
• Monitored inventory financing, receivables, and cash conversion to improve working capital.
• Developed KPI reports to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Supported cross-functional initiatives that improved financial discipline and business performance.

Chief Accountant at Ngummo Kenya Ltd (2010-01 – 2014-12)

Managed the Group's accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, and sound financial management to support business operations.

• Managed the full accounting cycle, including receivables, payables, payroll, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepared monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinated month-end, year-end, statutory audits, and tax compliance.
• Strengthened internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Supported budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Supervised and developed accounting staff.

Audit Assistant at Muturi Kihara & Associates (2008-01 – 2009-12)

Supported the delivery of statutory audits and assurance engagements for clients across diverse industries, contributing to financial reporting integrity, regulatory compliance, and strengthened internal control environments.

• Participated in statutory audits across diverse industries.
• Prepared audit working papers and documented audit findings.
• Evaluated internal controls and recommended process improvements.
• Assisted clients in strengthening financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Master of Business Administration in Finance – University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – Mount Kenya University