Finance Director

• Jan 2020 - Present

The role entails coordinating Laterite Group finance management by setting up structures in all country offices, designing and implementing systems to drive efficiencies and maintain seamless consistency around inter-company transactions and reporting. Key responsibilities include:• Direct group financial planning and strategy by developing business forecasts, helping interpret complex financial information and providing advise as needed• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures and a system of internal controls that safeguards company resources and ensures compliance with statutory regulations and legislation• Analyzing financial records and reporting on financial performance of all group entities• Monitoring business risks including liquidity risks and maintaining optimal working capital levels

Senior Finance and Operations Manager

• May 2018 - Dec 2019

The role entailed leading all aspects of financial management at Laterite and managing the activities of the administration and HR team. Key responsibilities handled were :• Managed the accuracy and productivity of day to day finance activities by training and supervising the team to perform at optimal levels• Developed systems to track project profitability including developing and implementation of time tracking system.• Handled compliance issues and put in place systems to achieve full compliance with all regulations in terms of taxation and labor laws and also developed better relationship with regulators• Monitored cash flows and maintained working capital at optimal levels by negotiating better payment terms at contracting, timely billing and maintaining favorable terms with suppliers • Contracted and engaged with professional consultants on legal, audit and tax matters

Senior Auditor

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2018

As the in-charge of various audit assignments, I act as the pivot for the audit engagements management of the clients, audit managers/partners and the audit team. Some of my roles are as follows • Planning and leading statutory audits carried out under International Standards on Auditing. • Ensuring the team is motivated and accomplished the targets and deadlines. • Preparation of final audit reports including Management letters and Board Audit Committee papers • Discussion and liaison with clients on various value adding points arising from the audit review and assisting the client on various implementation stages. • Performing budget analysis and analytical procedures for the period under audit and monitoring budget versus actual. • Overall review of financial statements of the various clients in different industries. • Identifying audit issues and discussing them with the clients’ management. • Developing audit work papers for use by the audit team. • Coaching and reviewing the work of audit assistants in the various engagements. • Participating and facilitating IFRS and ISA training. • Reporting as per the requirements of relevant regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank of Kenya, in the case of banks • Review of tax workings and compliance checks for audit clients. • Engaging with other specialists as needed, such as valuation, actuarial, tax, IT and forensics to deliver exceptional client service and ensure audit quality. • Managing timely billing and payment of audit fees. • Developing strong client relationships through on-site involvement and key contact for senior management.

Internal Auditor

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

The role involved heading the internal audit department with the below responsibilities: • Determine internal audit scope and develop annual and quarterly audit plan • Review compliance with set internal controls and other laws and regulations and identify loopholes and provide recommendations • Prepare and present reports to the audit committee • Conduct follow up audits to monitor management remediation of deficiencies • Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards and remain an independent source of objective advice for the organization.

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER OUT GOING EXCHANGE

• Jul 2011 - May 2012

Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

• As an intern worked in all park departments but spent the most time in the finance, HR and community engagement departments. I developed an online HR database moving this from manual books previously used. • I was also involved in corporate community engagement where I developed conflict resolution skills, training skills and mentoring skills. This was by engaging the community to develop ways to reduce conflicts with the wild animals mainly elephants that would destroy their crops. • As an intern worked in all park departments but spent the most time in the finance, HR and community engagement departments. I developed an online HR database moving this from manual books previously used. • I was also involved in corporate community engagement where I developed conflict resolution skills, training skills and mentoring skills. This was by engaging the community to develop ways to reduce conflicts with the wild animals mainly elephants that would destroy their crops.

VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

Was in-charge of the finance and administration function at AIESEC in Egerton. - Ran the day to day operations of the cash-office recording cash receipts from member subscriptions and exchange fees and also banking cheques received as grants from sponsoring organizations. - Recorded expenses and disbursed petty cash to marketing staff. - Reconciled bank book monthly and prepared an income and expenditure statement quarterly that was subject to audit by the internal audit department.- Revise the chapter's compendium when necessary. - Record all meeting minutes.

TEAM LEADER FINANCE TEAM

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

Worked with a five-man team on financial issues. - Managed a team and developed organizational and leaderships skills.- Motivated my team and organized weekly team meeting- Sharpened my skills in financial issues including budgeting and cash management

VOLUNTEER

• Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

Worked as a volunteer in Kampala, Uganda dealing with HIV/AIDS patients. • Advised and counseled patients and provided home based care for very sick patients. • I assisted the organization to develop a strategic plan and I created and sent out proposals for funding where we got help for patients from HOSPICE Uganda. • I developed innovative skills as together with other volunteers we were involved in bake sales and making crafts to raise funds. The funds were used to buy food for patients to take before their medication.

KATC INTERMEDIATE TUTOR

• May 2010 - Jul 2010

• I was an accounts tutor, developed timetables and taught the accounting syllabus. I also assessed students through carefully set exams and monitored each student’s performance. Was involved in mentoring of students . Also maintained books of accounts for the institution. • I was an accounts tutor, developed timetables and taught the accounting syllabus. I also assessed students through carefully set exams and monitored each student’s performance. Was involved in mentoring of students . Also maintained books of accounts for the institution.