Rose Mbuthia

Dynamic and result driven finance and business development professional with about 3 years' experience across real estate, hospitality and start-up environments. Skilled in financial reporting, data analysis and relationship management with a proven ability to drive profitability and operational efficiency. I have led strategic initiatives that reduce arrears by 25%, increased company profits by 13%, and supported early state start-up in scaling its operations.

My background includes advising executive leadership, driving business development strategies, applying strategic financial planning - demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. Passionate about business development, client engagement and market positioning, I bring a unique blend of creativity problem solving with deep financial analysis and strategic understanding to every project. An inspiring leader and effective communicator who leads with trust, integrity and value.

Real Estate Finance and Marketing Associate - Fairfield Limited

(2023-12 - 2026-05)

• Preparing and analyzing financial reports to guide strategic decision making and business development initiatives.
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations against tenant ledgers, cashbook entries and property management software to ensure accuracy of rental income, deposits and expenses.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the executive leadership; assess internal financial trends and performance indicators to influence accurate budgeting and forecasting frameworks.
• Assisted in preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), including timely filling of VAT, PAYE and income tax obligations.
• Co-led a five member team, setting temporary operational structures, achieving increase in profits by 8% and reduction of rental arrears by 25%.
• Achieved through implementation of tenant penalty policies and proactive client engagements and follow ups.
• Act as a team member, conducting market research and implementing innovation, promoting data-informed marketing strategies that align with company goals achieving competitive advantage.

Finance Manager & Business development - Corporate Tiffin

(2022-07 - 2023-11)

• Managed cash-flow and preparation of financial statements to ensure accurate reporting and compliance while overseeing cost control, performance analysis and budgeting and forecasting to support strategic operations.
• Developed cash flow schedules and prepayment tracking to maintain operational liquidity.
• Initiated discounted weekend campaigns that increased trial orders and brand recognition.
• Secured recurring corporate contracts with 3 Indian companies, managing daily bulk orders for 50+ employees.
• Contributed to profit growth of nearly KES 1 million within 6 months of company launch, effectively positioning company for long term scalability.
• Conducting market research and identifying strategic opportunity for expansion into new markets.
• Assisted in management of delivery riders, ensuring timely order fulfillment, operational efficiency and high customer satisfaction.

Account Manager - Incoming Global Talent (Contract-Volunteer) - AIESEC Organization

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Sourced and managed internship opportunities for international exchange students by engaging both warm and cold corporate leads.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to successfully secure a professional internship placement for an incoming exchange student.
• Served as Vice President of Finance and Logistics, successfully managing budgeting, vendor coordination and logistical planning for a conference with over 80 delegates.
• Co-led a 2-week tech boot camp for recent Kenyan high school graduates, including negotiating and on-boarding a tech company partner to equip youth with foundational digital skills.

Bachelor of Art - Economics and Finance - Kenyatta University (2019-09 - 2023-05)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Our Lady of Consolata Mugoiri Girls (2015-02 - 2018-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Karen C Primary School (2007-01 - 2014-11)