Group Payroll & Governance Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

-HR and Operations Management-Payroll, Data, Compensation and Benefits-14 countries in Africa, primarily in East, Central and West Africa.-Leading different capabilities like Job Evaluations, Benchmarking, Annual Merit cycle, ST & LTI planning, and Administration-Reviewing the Process governance and Guidelines from time to time.

Payroll Benefits Specialist

• Dec 2020 - Sep 2021

STA : International Short Term Assignment

• Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

-Planning and execution of global mobility for employees and dependents including management of Immigration compliance, Schooling requirements, Housing/accomodation needs, Medical and group life -Designed, assessed, implemented and administered global benefits and incentive programs. -Planning and execution of global mobility for employees and dependents including management of Immigration compliance, Schooling requirements, Housing/accomodation needs, Medical and group life -Designed, assessed, implemented and administered global benefits and incentive programs.

Consultant- Tax, Legal and Business Process Solutions

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

 In charge of planning, execution and completion of payroll processing of large to medium sized organizations in the financial services, manufacturing, Technology and service industries including leading teams of two to fifty assistants stretching across different markets in East Africa, Nigeria, Seychelles, DRC etc. Co-ordinated the maintenance of confidential personnel records, HR databases and archives, to ensure data and files are accurately stored and updated in compliance with the established standards. Responsible for continuous review of internal controls and ensured adherence to mitigate any risks that may arise. Monthly Group Reporting and country liaison for different clients. Working closely with the client’s executive team to provide strategic leadership in financial matters. Assisted in issuing timely, accurate, and complete financial statements for all levels, including Board of Directors, executive, and management. Managed all finance and accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Developed and trained junior staff to ensure proper succession planning and availability of optimum skills. Ensured quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of work and also advising clients on issues such as accounting, internal controls, regulatory and financial reporting. Assessment of internal control environments and preparation of management reports on performance improvement areas in the business processes of the organization. Show less

Senior Associate-Business Support Services

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

-Working closely with the client’s executive team to provide strategic leadership in all financial matters.-Oversee the control and processing of transactions in the accounting system therefore enhancing timelyreporting.-Formulating financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the management and monthly review of the same with associates.-Responsible for continuous review of internal controls and ensure adherence to mitigate any risks that may arise.-Managing all finance and accounting operations including Billing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.-Developing and training junior staff to ensure proper succession planning and availability of optimum skills.-Ensuring quality in delivering client service by directing daily progress of work and also advising clients on issues such as accounting, internal controls, regulatory and financial reporting.-In charge of planning, execution and completion of payroll processing of large to medium sized organizations in the financial services, manufacturing and service industries including leading teams of one to three assistants.-Assessment of internal control environments and preparation of management reports on performanceimprovement areas in the business processes of the organization.-Monitor and follow through on debt collection, providing daily, weekly and monthly reporting.-Responsible for undertaking of all accounting activities within the structure of the Chart of Accounts,Ensuring appropriate codes are available and structured correctly for different clients.-Planning, managing, coordinating and implementing the monthly, quarterly and year end closing processes and procedures for the assigned accounting records-Being in charge of preparing the monthly payroll process plan stretching across different markets in Kenya,Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC. Show less

Associate- Business Support Services

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

Responsible for:Account management of different client portfolios to meet the various Service Line Agreements with the client.• Implementation of new payroll projects• Outsourced staff for special assignments.• Ensure timely invoicing to clients and debt collection.• Assisting in proposal development to existing and potential clients.• Reconciliations of complex bank statements with multiple currencies.• Drawing up of new employee contracts for outsourced employees and liaising with human resources for employee brokering services.• Audit support.• Assist in understanding and Interpreting the Employment Act and PAYE Guide for various countries.• Assist in preparation of financial statements for clients on a need basis.• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.• Organize regular meetings and build mutual relationships with clients, identify their needs, follow up on progress of projects, identify any issues and gather intelligence. Show less

Intern

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

Responsible for bank reconciliations, maintaining accuracy in recordings of financial transactions, statutory compliances and general administration. -Accounting Entries -Updating Ledgers -Bank Reconciliation -Filing tax returns Responsible for bank reconciliations, maintaining accuracy in recordings of financial transactions, statutory compliances and general administration. -Accounting Entries -Updating Ledgers -Bank Reconciliation -Filing tax returns

Accounts Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Prepared examined and analyzed complex accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to ensure accuracy and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Designed & implemented systems & procedures for the preparation & maintenance of statutory books of accounts, reconciliation statements and financial statements as per IFRS and US GAAP. Projects & Accomplishments: • Prepared and monitored statutory books of accounts, bank reconciliation as well as financial statements including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, Accounts Payables and Receivables Statements, Bank Reconciliation and Balance Sheets. • Handled Payment processing using Citi direct on line soft ware and Barclay’s integrator. • Reported production for borrowing and prepared reports on foreign currency and the Kenya shilling . • Processed all reconciling items in cashbook(s) using SAP accounting system. Show less