Mercy Muindi

Business Development Lead Africa at ADAPTA.EARTH
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, KE
Languages
  • Swahili -
  • French -
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Credentials

  • Business Analytics Nano
    Udacity
    Aug, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Financing Agribusiness Value Chains
    Strathmore Business School (SBS)
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Expert in Agricultural Finance
    Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
    Oct, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K)
    The Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    Jan, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • ADAPTA.EARTH
    • Kenya
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Development Lead Africa
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      SaaS for financial intermediaries to manage climate and agriculture risk.

    • Financial Analyst and Grants Manager
      • Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

      SaaS for financial intermediaries to manage climate and agriculture risk.

  • Agricultural Finance Corporation
    • Banking
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Portfolio Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

      Built a healthy portfolio of clients which yielded first-year profits of $1M against a loss of < $-0.5M in the previous 5 years. Subsequently sustained a steady increase of 10% in annual profits. Headed a team of 10 that conducted monthly P&L and business reviews on financial results vs operation metrics. Recommended adjustments that boosted a 30% increase in revenue. Facilitated a 5-day capacity-building training in soft financial skills for potential clients in collaboration with UN WOMEN and USAID. These enhanced to a 50% increase in client onboarding. Pioneered a new corporate-wide product financial product in collaboration with IFAD. Achieved 100% success resulting in corporate implementation. This program has maintained 100% success to date. Mobilized blended finance programs in Eastern Region in collaboration with the USAID’s Feed the Future Program and directed client identification and appraisal processes. Show less

    • Finance Specialist
      • Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

      Owned the revenue forecasting process and performed core financial tasks at periodical financial closes. Drove profitability forecasts that contributed to a corporate annual profit increase by 15%. Mobilized a 10-member team to ensure timely forecasting and analysis of financial performance using advanced excel features that enhanced a 5% increase in operational efficiency. Accelerated financial health optimization by analyzing balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial records to identify credit issues and capital risks. This catalyzed a 20% increase in revenue. Streamlined processes by introducing efficient budget control procedures. Introduced spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios that stimulated 30% cost reductions. Show less

    • Financial Analyst
      • Dec 2015 - Apr 2017

      Monitored credit repayment activities and financial conditions of borrowing clients and took necessary action in the collection of past due accounts. Achieved 50% delinquent loan collection in a portfolio of 100+ accounts. Guided due diligence and financial analysis of new client relationships and recommended terms of new client engagement with C-level and board-level executives, generating 90% onboarding of quality clients.

Education

  • Rome Business School
    Masters in Agribusiness Management
    2022 - 2023
  • Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
    Certified Expert in, Agricultural Finance
    2019 - 2020
  • Loreto High School Limuru
    High School
  • University of Nairobi
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics

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