Financial Consultant - Wisetech Strategies
(2025-10)
- Financial statements analysis
- Cash flow planning and Budgeting
- Performance review and evaluation
- Tax health check and compliance
- Organization Strategy and risk management
Chief Financial Officer - Lengetia Agencies, Mashambani Farm Inputs
(2023-08 - 2025-05)
- Plants set up, capitalization, commissioning
- Strategic plan, internal controls and system optimization
- Statutory compliance
- Conducted comprehensive financial statement analysis for executive decision-making
- Oversaw asset portfolio management, optimizing returns and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Directed budgeting and cash flow planning processes, improving financial forecasting
- Organization set up and capital allowance deductions
- Review related entities and ERP implementation
- Costing review and product optimization
- Evaluation and advice on investment decisions
Senior Accountant - Mount Elgon Orchards
(2016-05 - 2023-08)
- Coordinated and facilitated external audits conducted by KPMG, resulting in improved processes and reduced risk
- Reduced bad debts by 70% through effective debt management strategies, including proactive follow-up on overdue accounts and negotiating structured repayment plans
- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with departmental heads, providing reliable financial projections to guide strategic planning
- Efficiently oversaw Monthly closing and preparation of financial statements
- Oversaw treasury functions including cash flow planning, banking operations, and short-term investment management to maintain organizational liquidity
- Implemented risk management frameworks and process mapping evaluations, strengthening internal controls and reducing financial and operational exposure
- Conducted detailed reviews of donor-funded expenditure for Mount Elgon Trust, ensuring strict adherence to donor requirements and financial accountability
- Reviewed and finalized annual trust accounts and journal postings, ensuring full compliance with legal, regulatory, and IFRS standards
- Asset capitalization, Solar Energy, Hydro power and Biological Assets
- Led the review and optimization of stock management processes, including costing and valuation, stock gant chart process which reduced discrepancies by over 90% and improved inventory control
- Accounts payable process through improved documentation checks and compliance with KRA tax regulations, ensuring timely vendor settlements and avoidance of penalties
- Led etims compliance and product HS codes in the SAP system
- Performing export procedures including HCD certificate, and ensuring Kephis compliance and documentation
- Oversaw financial operations at Andersen Medical Centre under Mount Elgon Trust, managing budgeting, expenditure tracking, and reporting
- Served as Treasurer for Mount Elgon Orchards SACCO, overseeing all financial transactions, sustainability
Chief Accountant/SAP Fico Specialist - DPI Simba Ltd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(2015-07 - 2016-01)
- Oversaw ledger review and financial statement preparation, cashflow planning and management
- Optimized financial reporting procedures by introducing Cognos Financial Reporting, resulting in better efficiency and accuracy
- Showcased proficiency in South African tax laws, guaranteeing compliance with VAT and withholding tax regulations while reducing tax liabilities
- Product costing data, enabling knowledgeable business decisions and optimized pricing tactics
- Established robust inventory management protocols such as Bills of Material, routings, and pricing updates, leading to an improved supply chain, greater efficiency, and cost savings
- Managed payment approval processes, petty cash, and supplier payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and minimizing fraudulent activities
- Instituted and enforced internal controls, protecting company assets, and maintaining an accurate SAP asset register
- Inventory management process. This led to reduction pf Monthly variance of more than 5 million Tanzania shillings per Month to less than 500,000
- Facilitated external audits by providing accurate and timely data
Plant Accountant - Unga Limited
(2012-08 - 2015-07)
- Managed stock levels and valuations of finished goods and raw materials, resulting in a 10% reduction in inventory holding costs
- Facilitated external audits with Deloitte and achieved a 95% compliance
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Did Seabort reporting, multinational shareholder at Unga Group
- Safeguarded company assets, including tagging and maintaining an accurate asset register
- Developed and maintained product costing information and controlled expenses to optimize profitability
- Approved casual wages and salaries, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Authorized all claims, including medical and driver reimbursement, and ensured adherence to internal controls
- Monitored and managed Finance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing critical insights into the organization's financial health and performance
- Conducted risk assessments, and impact analyses, and implemented mitigation measures to protect the company's financial interests from both internal and external threats
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payables management to ensure efficient and effective payment processes
Senior Accountant - Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd
(2010-02 - 2012-07)
- Ensured all statutory payments, including tax and employee benefits, were finalized on time, resulting in zero late payment penalties and improved relationships with government institutions and employees
- Prepared accurate and timely Management accounts
- Updated the Asset Register with 100% accuracy
- Performed monthly currency revaluation process and hedging in consultation with financial controller
- Consolidated financial statements for the group on a quarterly basis, providing a comprehensive view of the group's financial performance and identifying areas for improvement
- Developed product costing, provisions, and accruals, leading to optimized pricing strategies and improved profitability
- Made preparations for external audit with PWC, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Prepared financial statements for Xpressions Flora, a subsidiary of Bidco dealing with flowers, with 100% accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines, enabling the subsidiary to make informed business decisions and meet regulatory requirements
- Cashlow management
Accountant - Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd
(2006-02 - 2010-01)
- Achieved 100% accuracy in processing invoices, ensuring timely payment of suppliers and strengthening vendor relationships
- Filed VAT returns on time and with zero errors, meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding penalties
- Verified custom charges, including IDF Fees, VAT, and Duty, with precision, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and accurate financial reporting
- Reduced bad debts by 80% by effectively monitoring sales credit limits and implementing strict credit control measures
- Processed EFT payments efficiently and effectively, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and ensuring timely payments
- Complied with accounting standards in writing off currency differences, maintaining accurate financial records, and regulatory compliance
