Experience

Paragon Group Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Accountant

  • Nov 2017 - Present



LEO Pharma

• Denmark
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Accounting Team Leader

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2017

  Key Achievements:• SAP Implementation: Led the implementation of key modules, including project systems, inventory, and OTC for migration of accounting systems into SAP within tight deadlines.• Implemented systems and processes for inventory management and control, management of capex projects and fixed assets, and OTC post implementation of SAP• Led fast track implementation of a global SAP efficiency project regarding outsourcing of financial processes to a world renowned BPO organisation.• Generated financial accounts with high accuracy and in strict compliance with IFRS and Local GAAP requirements, that always resulted in completion of audits by big 4 auditors with no major observations/adverse findings.• Trained project engineers and other project personnel on SAP Project Systems for managing projects on SAP, as well as spearheading a number of projects on SAP.• Recognised as a champion of continuous improvement LEAN projects involving Finance, and led LEAN projects on electronic file management, inventory management, as well as presented exemplary expertise for managing write-offs, ensuring financial compliance, and improving capex processes.

• Financial Accountant

  • Mar 2007 - Jun 2012



MFI Document Solutions Limited

• Kenya
• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Financial Controller - East Africa

  • Dec 2003 - Dec 2006

  Overall responsibilities for all financial & control functions of the Company. Collaborated with a regional audit firm to lead and finalise year-end accounts of Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda affiliates. Set working capital limits for the business with standard chartered bank and cultivated solid relationships with revenue authorities to close out pending tax audits. Improved working capital to help business growth. Overall responsibilities for all financial & control functions of the Company. Collaborated with a regional audit firm to lead and finalise year-end accounts of Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda affiliates. Set working capital limits for the business with standard chartered bank and cultivated solid relationships with revenue authorities to close out pending tax audits. Improved working capital to help business growth.



Xansa

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Asst Manager - Finance & Accounts

  • Aug 1998 - Nov 2003