Isaac K. Chege, MBA,CPA(K)
Finance Manager at Rusinga Schools- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swahili Native or bilingual proficiency
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Gikuyu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant | CPA Finalist
Orbit School of management
Experience
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Rusinga Schools
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Kenya
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Jan 2020 - Present
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ●Providing leadership and supervision to finance team members as well the use of quality judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to the day-to-day processes and function. ●Liaising with the leadership in formulation of strategies for various departments, implementation plans and monitoring of plans. ●Championing review and approval of payments in line with the company policies and procedures. ●Overseeing and preparation of financial reports for presentation to the senior management and the board of directors. ●Spearheading and leading budgeting process in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization. ●Reviewing performance and cash flow forecasts and budgets. ●Coordinating business and financial control systems and processes and ensuring they have been implemented and are operating effectively. ●Leading and supervising multiple client service teams on multiple engagements assuring timely billing, collections and support of operational processes. ●Managing, coaching and developing finance staff. ●Investing funds in a timely and optimal manner; and within approved policies. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: ●Steered seamless bank reconciliation and reduced on paper work through the introduction and implementation of online banking and daily collection tool. ●Saved on time spent in data capturing through implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERPs for Rusinga Schools Nairobi. ●Championed implementation of the enterprise resource planning – School management system and the ERP full implementation through the automation of all school processes. ●Developed and operationalized the strategic plan 2021 – 2025 through training, workshops & actual drafting of the plan. ●Developed a budget model – Used for two years 2021 & 2022. During the two years of budget, the organization has made profit between 7-10% Show less
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Delyde Associate Limited
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Kenya
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Manager Client Accounting
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ●Provided leadership and supervision to client accounting team members as well as to support operations and used quality judgment and discretion in applying accounting principles to the day-to-day processes and functions. ●Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients and consulted with them regularly concerning financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, processes & procedures. ●Developed and streamlined accounting and financial planning and analysis. ●Led and supervised multiple client service teams on multiple engagements assuring timely billing, collections and support of operational processes. ●Prepared and reviewed financial statements for clients across multiple industry. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: ●Devised a highly automated management reporting tool for generating management reports for clients which helped in minimizing errors and saving time for report preparation. ●Introduced and implemented cloud-based accounting software for clients which reduced paper work significantly and fostered seamless account reviews. ●Developed a process of recruiting, training and equipping staffs which helped in meeting client’s unique needs and maintaining fantastic customer experience, hence retaining them. Show less
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Delyde Associates Limited
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Nairobi Kenya
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Senior Accountant: Client Accounting Services
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ●Developed and maintained professional relationships with clients and consult with them regularly concerning accounting processes and procedures. ●Supervised multiple client service teams on multiple engagements and ensured quality service delivery. ●Ensured accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for all clients. ●Fostered high level of accuracy and service delivery to the customers by the team members. ●Steered timely delivery of all accounting operations services including general reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, periodic internal and external reporting, staff induction and training; 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: ●Assisted clients in developing credit policies for managing debts which helped in reducing aging debts by 50% during the last quarter of the year. ●Introduced expenditure approval levels and schedules to ensure all supplier invoice have been verified and captured and payment scheduled in specific days in the week. This helped in managing debts. Show less
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Sunesis Consulting
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Kenya
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance and Administration Manager
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Jan 2016 - Sep 2017
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:●To ensure that the most efficient and effective financial control systems and reporting mechanisms are in place and to develop the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.●To oversee preparation of financial and responsible for the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems following standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.●Responsible for overall control of expenditure against budget for the company.●Provide management with regular and accurate financial reports and analysis to inform timely and cost-effective project management and decision-making.●To efficiently manage all external contracts, and to ensure that all the Company’s expenditure is correctly authorized and accounted for.●To manage staffing processes and procedures in relation to recruitment, training, holidays and appraisals, ensuring these are properly documented, and advise on relevant policies.●To ensure that appropriate policies are in place regarding procurement and tendering processes to secure the best deal from service providers.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:●Established taxation and tax planning framework for Sunesis Consulting Limited.●Involved in transition from KRA Legacy (ITMS) system to I-Tax System, involved in KRA Audits for Sunesis consulting Limited (2012).●Assisted clients to create templates for KRA returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT)- Example Kuehne Nagel(K) Limited, Hill park Hotel, DHL.●Developing Finance, Administration and Human resource policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Sunesis consulting Limited (2015).●Implementing HR cloud solution that enabled management of staff affairs e.g. Leave management, payroll processing, recruitment and staff appraisals. Show less
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Accountant
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:●Prepared management reports i.e. weekly aged debtors and creditors lists and statements and bank reports, monthly balance sheet and profit & loss, cash flows and variance analysis.●Maintained accounts receivables and accounts payables by sending statements to clients and scheduling payments to suppliers as per the invoices.●Prepared annual budget and maintain effective budgetary control systems to ensure departments adhere to the budget.●Liaised with External auditors to ensure that statutory audits are done on time and to ensure auditors recommendations are implemented.●Fostered compliance with statutory provisions through preparation of Tax returns (PAYE, WHT, VAT and Annual Income Tax Returns), NHIF, NSSF, NITA levies and making payments on time. Ensure trade license is up to date and well displayed.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:●Implementing sage pastel ERPs for Sunesis consulting limited which significantly reduced the amount of time spent in data capturing this include invoicing, billing, journals and report generation.●Involved in implementing office 365 to enhance efficient communication, cloud solutions and staff management.●Participated in moving offices which created space for consultants, clients and improved the overall image of the company and hence impacting on the brand.●Implemented fixed asset count and tagging which helped in identifying all company assets and developing fixed asset register to safeguard them. Show less
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Accountant
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Jun 2009 - Apr 2013
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: ●Reconciled invoices and identified discrepancies. ●Created and updated expense reports. ●Prepared banking deposits. ●Processed reimbursement forms. ●Entered financial transactions into internal databases. ●Checked spreadsheets for accuracy. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: ●Managed and supervised building of a church hall and administration block which saved organization resources and also the projects were completed within the estimated time. ●Developed and implemented an accounting system. ●Handling successful external audits for over 3 financial years which gave confidence to church members, and we witnessed significant growth in membership. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2023
University of Nairobi
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration - Finance -
2016 - 2018
University of Nairobi
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance -
2006 - 2009
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance
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