Global Financial Operations Director

• Dec 2021 - Present

Commercial Finance Director - (West Africa Business Unit)

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

Designed and developed a new creative operational and business model to support the new multi-million dollar plant investment in Ghana in 2020. This involved leading, influencing, assessing, recommending and successfully creating a new entity named West Africa Refreshments Ltd, mandated with expanding the Hollandia brand in Ghana.Provided Finance workstream subject matter expertise for Hollandia brand international expansion agile team whose vision is to create the first $1bn African originated brand.

Commercial Finance Director - Chi Ltd

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

Led operational finance team in the successful phased acquisition of Chi Ltd (the leading Juice and Dairy FMCG company in Nigeria) from 2016 to 2019, through the development and implementation of strategic financial procedures and systems while establishing effective governance and operational processes.

Regional Finance Manager, East Africa Franchise

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

Overall profit and loss responsibility for the East African Franchise (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Eritrea).Provided strategic financial leadership to ensure the franchise’s short, medium- and long-term financial objectives were met, while proactively managing risks and investing in expansion opportunities. Motivated, negotiated and obtained over $100m in funding for franchise bottling partners to accelerate investments that would otherwise have not been made. This ensured sustainable profitable growth and protection of market share in highly competitive and volatile markets.

Financial Services Manager - Business Unit and Stills (CEWA Business Unit)

• May 2012 - Jul 2014

Overall P & L responsibility for the stills, central marketing and C & CL functions at the business unit.Partnered with the Stills function and Franchises (Nigeria, West Africa and East Africa) to ensure priority objectives were met. This included ensuring appropriate business decisions (investing, operating and financing decisions) were executed. Influenced key strategic decisions including; investments in key countries (Nigeria- $15m Hot fill line investment with financing option; Senegal local production capability, leveraging production capability in Uganda; drafting turnaround strategy for Kenya Juice Business; Juice reformulation initiatives in Nigeria and Kenya).

Financial and HR Manager

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2012

Head of Finance, HR, Procurement and Warehousing functions for New 250MW Hydro Electric Power Plant at Bujagali, Jinja, Uganda. Head of Finance, HR, Procurement and Warehousing functions for New 250MW Hydro Electric Power Plant at Bujagali, Jinja, Uganda.

Director - Financial Capability

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

Direct corporate financial strategy for IMPRINT (U) Ltd. Facilitated consulting and training services for a diverse range of clients. Successfully implemented management reporting and decision support functions for key clients in sub-Saharan Africa. Carried out business valuations and reporting accountants function for various investment stakeholders; run various monitoring and evaluation assignments for NGO's; and facilitated Management Development Programs for large multi-national companies. Board member and part owner for company.

Group Accountant

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

Support corporate long-term strategic plans and key financial objectives by creating and presenting detailed, risk related forecasts and analyses. Support team in achieving established objectives. Coordinate and assist outside accounting firm in annual audit processes. Author financial presentations to Board of Directors. Key Contributions:Designed, trained, and implemented new financial reporting policy on IFRS 7 across entire group of Coca-Cola Sabco companies.Devised and presented company's first ever global benchmarking summary providing comprehensive comparison of financial performance by country and against 13 other global competitors.Authored MBA thesis "In search of an appropriate capital structure to facilitate growth and profitability. A case study of Coca-Cola Sabco", which provides valuable insight on factors driving strategic capital and funding decisions in large multinational corporations and is scheduled for Board Presentation.

Finance Manager - Century Bottling Company

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

Contributed to development of financial strategy and adding value to operations by preparing financial reports, developing budgets, and performing variance analysis. Monitored financial performance, identified deficiencies, and created / executed effective action plans. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for key stakeholders and ensured financial blueprint are aligned with corporate vision. Conducted regular procedural reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Worked collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Demand Fulfillment, Production, and Human Resources on revenue and cost control initiatives. Led teams in completing special projects, such as benchmarking, competency costs and working capital. Managed CO SAP Management Accounting system. Key Contributions:Reclassified returnable containers from inventory to non-current assets in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, resulting in awarding of 2007 Group Finance Best Practice.Played key role in improvement and development of staff and third party agents by delivering appropriate training in all aspects of financial management.

Financial Analyst - Century Bottling Company Ltd

• Sep 2004 - Jul 2005

Prepared company's 5-year business plan as part of groups overall operational strategy. Supported key organizational decision making by performing detailed analysis and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information by applying activity based costing methodologies. Compiled and submitted periodic packages and reports for Board of Directors. Contributed to success of Country Finance Manager and Senior Management teams by executing ad-hoc assignments and projects. Key Contributions:Participated in due diligence, valuations, and feasibility studies related to new product introductions, capital expenditures, and buy / lease options.Integral member of Financial Leadership team tasked with development of cost management routines and centralized procurement and budget control projects that won Two Best Practice Submissions in 2002 and 2004.

Management Accountant - Century Bottling Company Ltd

• Dec 2001 - Aug 2004

Prepared complete, accurate and timely management and corporate reports, compliant with International Accounting Standard and Group Reporting practices. Coordinated and managed budgeting and rolling estimate processes. Facilitated monthly meeting with Competency and Capability Directors. Key Contributions:Drove initiation of new cost management routines by capabilities, improving reporting accuracy and processes.Served as key member on SAP Evolve project implementation team provided post launch training to end-user and ongoing management of SAP CO Module.Led implementation of activity based costing routines to Uganda operations.

Financial Accountant

• Oct 1999 - Nov 2001

Performed range of financial and accounting activities for diverse clients of Belgian owned Accountancy and Management Firm. Developed and implemented internal controls, prepared cash flow forecasts, provided tax advisory services, and participated in finance and accounting system implementations. Key Contribution:Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintaining accuracy and compliance objectives. Performed range of financial and accounting activities for diverse clients of Belgian owned Accountancy and Management Firm. Developed and implemented internal controls, prepared cash flow forecasts, provided tax advisory services, and participated in finance and accounting system implementations. Key Contribution:Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills and maintaining accuracy and compliance objectives.