Jumba Endegwa

A highly proficient and ambitious professional with over 10-plus years of experience managing credit and resolving complex issues to ensure payments are made effectively and timely. Highly skilled in analysing credit risks and recommending strategies to mitigate the risks. Able to formulate and implement credit control policies and procedures in alignment with the company's corporate financial goals.

Extensive cross-functional expertise in purchasing, logistics, relationship management, and the development of integral process improvements. Strategically able to design, plan and execute long-term solutions to increase efficiency and bottom-line revenues.

CREDIT CONTROLLER - SYBYL KENYA LIMITED

(2011-09 - 2026-05)

Responsible for processing customer accounts receivables on a daily & monthly basis to ensure timeous payment of statements in line with credit limits & credit terms

• Develops credit, and debt recovery strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Assesses risks to client payment abilities
• Provides professional and effective services to both internal and external clients, to meet client expectations, particularly in terms of Quality and Timeliness in line with departmental standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensures prudent and efficient implementation of the credit policies as set up by the Company.
• Prepares and identifies slow-moving accounts noting key details on the Credit Control system so that delinquent debts are escalated for case management
• Coordinates with the sales team on recovery of debts, demand letters, monitoring & document recovery procedures, and engaging external debt collectors where applicable to identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Ensures positive cash flow is maintained the collection targets are met and debtor information is accurate
• Communicates with both internal and external clients by responding to and processing issues and queries to a successful conclusion at the earliest time
• Performs daily and month-end reporting and account reconciliations.
• Secures clean internal & external reports to Management and advises on the risks involves in the financial market
• Produces aged debt listings and days sales outstanding reports to maintain and control the debtor level.
• Monthly participates in the preparation of various debtors reports and Management reports and continually reviews credit procedures and controls to maximize efficiency and minimize revenue leakages

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER - GESTALT GILD LIMITED

(2004-10 - 2011-08)

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of all procurement and logistics-related activities following the organization's procurement and logistics policies and procedures.

• Devised and implemented sourcing strategies.
• Continuously reviewed the company's procurement and logistics strategy.
• Sourced for suppliers and initiated business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiated with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Examined and tested existing vendor contracts.
• Approved the ordering of necessary materials, and services and ensured were of good quality standards.
• Finalized purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Tracked and reported key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collaborated with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Performed risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Controlled spending and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Ensured timeliness in ordering and delivery of required materials, goods, and services.
• Established and updated supplier database.
• Facilitated the tendering processes to manage tender lists, manage the dispatch of tender documentation and quotations following the governing laws, and coordinate responses to tender inquiries as appropriate.
• Managed performances and contracts of long-term and short-term suppliers.
• Ensured transport needs were met on time and efficiently managed with sound transport need scheduling
• Ensure efficient utilization of available vehicles and any other transport resources and monitor associated running costs are maintained at a reasonable range at all times.

ASSISTANT CASHIER - TELEPOST INVESTMENT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED

(1998-12 - 2004-01)

Responsible for assisting in the efficient and smooth operation of the cashiering section and for collections, banking, posting cash transactions, accurate reconciliation, and reporting.

• Received and banked money from clients/members/tenants.
• Maintained updated financial records and archived closed ones.
• Prepared and filled payment vouchers.
• Maintained registers and books on imprest.
• Monitored contract provisions and renewals of the contract.
• Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure information was disseminated to the relevant recipients.
• Completed designated cashier reports, resolved any discrepancies, dropped off receipts, and secured bank.
• Answered customers' questions, and provided information as appropriate.

Master in Business Administration - Corporate Management - KCA University

Bachelor - Procurement and Logistics - KCA University (2017)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nyang'ori High School (1997)