Head Of Risk And Controls
CurrentEstablish a robust Enterprise Risk Management Framework and internal control framework for Kenya Airways PLC covering 44 markets to support Company growth and improve performance.
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Benard Mwaura is listed as CFO | COO | Business Strategy | Business Transformation | Finance & Risk Management | Operations & Project Management at Kenya Airways, a company with 4199 employees, based in Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Benard Mwaura.
Benard Mwaura previously worked as Head of Risk and Controls at Kenya Airways and Chief Finance Officer & Head of Business Transformation at West Kenya Sugar Co. Ltd (Kabras Sugar). Benard Mwaura holds Msc, Supply Chain And Logistics from Cranfield School Of Management.
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Well-qualified finance and general management professional offering demonstrated skills and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and accounts receivables, budget administration and payroll with a history of leading the financial team to manage diverse finance functions, tax management, and financial reporting including consolidation of financial reports.Well Versed in management of operations, projects, people, risks, audits, business expansion, IT deployment, and natural resource exploration. Proven track record in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and in full compliance with regulatory requirements and best practice. Establishes effective department workflow and maximizes employee compliance, productivity, and success in resolving problems and offering solutions to operational problems such as credit risk management and financing or supplier payment discounting. A highly collaborative and analytical individual with a track record of effective training and coaching staff members. Great achievements in increasing revenue through prudent investment of surplus cash. Have achieved >2% increase in overall Company revenues through Treasury management of surplus cash. Proficient in improving EBITDA through enterprise performance management to hold operations management, sales, marketing and HR accountable. Have achieved 3% increase in operational profits through Enterprise Performance Management.Drives adoption of technology having achieved management reporting efficiency through the use of existing ERP analytics to reduce errors, reduce management reporting turnaround times and improved internal processes. Have achieved increase in CAPEX uptake by 10% through digitization of approval process.Adept at project management and financial planning having successfully delivered feasibility for a $40M capacity expansion project to support the Company’s long-term objectives of having different product offerings to meet customer needs. Experience in leading multi-cultural dispersed team having completed 2 limestone exploration campaigns and 2 prospecting campaigns in 18 months acting as the ethics and integrity champion in engagements with the government and communitiesExperienced in managing operational Supply chain and IS. CEO/GM/ BU Head thought partner offering confidence, team contribution, and decision-making skills.
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Nairobi County, Kenya
Establish a robust Enterprise Risk Management Framework and internal control framework for Kenya Airways PLC covering 44 markets to support Company growth and improve performance.
Kakamega, Nairobi
Led the Group’s Finance and Performance management activities. The role supported the Board on strategic projects, revenue diversification and initiatives to achieve growth targets. Was responsible for developing the people, processes and systems required to deliver the Group’s financial and performance ambitions. The role drove the Transformation office.
Kakamega, Kenya
Responsible for1. Leading enterprise-wide change effort by setting up the structure(s) on how to go about transformation.2. Setting up a Transformation management office to develop the tools, policies and procedures required to drive the organisation to the desired future state.3. Enforcing discipline to achieve the desired results4. Driving a data driven.
Nairobi
Thought partner to the BU MD and the leadership team. Working to turn a project into a business.I was responsible for;1. Business planning and Performance management including the development of robust performance metrics2. Enterprise and Project risk management with a special focus on above-Ground Risk where I was coordinating the project teams focused on.
Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities;1. Managed the Kenya Expansion project team in Kenya and France directing the Business Unit’s activities to maximize top-line growth through optimization or capacity expansion this included the identification, assessment and management of strategic and project risks.2. Actively explored potential sites and opportunities for.
Kenya
Duties and Responsibilities;1. Supported the Business head in the formulation of the BU’s overall strategic direction. 2. Built an effective and sustainable Finance organization. 3. Process owner of the planning and the record to report cycle. 4. Responsible for the management and development of processes, policies, and systems across the organization.
Nairobi
1. Responsible for the management and development of processes, policies, and systems across the organization and ownership of the planning cycle i.e. Performance Plans, Budgets, and Forecasts as well as leading Group and continuous improvement activities to improve top-line growth and/or profitability. 2. The role was also responsible for investor.
Nairobi
Duties & Responsibilities;1. Managing counterparty (bank) relations covering cash & liquidity management, funding management, commodity risk management (where applicable)2. Bank facility management and relations with banks as well as insurance for Kenya and Uganda. 3. The roles were the overall champion of the Working Capital and Cash planning process for.
Nairobi & Mombasa
Duties and Responsibilities;1. Responsible for the plant control function i.e. Performance, financial reporting, accounts payables payroll, purchasing, Stores and Information Systems. 2. The overall champion of the plant planning process including Plant Performance Improvement Plans, Budgets, and forecasts. 3. Role reviewed and challenged operating and.
Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities;1. Developed models to monitor the performance of the supply chain and support decision making. 2. Carried out assessments of supply chain risks and benchmarked plant performance against Group best practices. 3. Managed Group CAPEX process and setting up the Project Management Officer. 4. Secretary of the Association of Large.
Nairobi
Duties and responsibilities;1. Implemented and rolled out the Sales and Operations Planning process (S&OP) for Unilever in East Africa.2. Managed the Companies inter-company sourcing process. 2. Rolled out and administered the web-based inter-company sourcing platform and made sales volume forecasts. 3. Undertook reviews of Company processes during the.
Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities;1. Carried out promotion proposals and appraisals, preparing financial forecasts, annual budgets and cost analysis templates for the category, monitoring and reporting category performance to the marketing / category team leader and the Board of directors. 2. Assisted department heads prepare annual budgets and report.
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Benard Mwaura works for Kenya Airways.
Benard Mwaura is listed as CFO | COO | Business Strategy | Business Transformation | Finance & Risk Management | Operations & Project Management at Kenya Airways.
Benard Mwaura is based in Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya while working with Kenya Airways.
Benard Mwaura has worked for Kenya Airways, West Kenya Sugar Co. Ltd (Kabras Sugar), Tullow Oil, Bamburi Cement Ltd, and Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd - Member Of The Safal Group.
Benard Mwaura's colleagues at Kenya Airways include Evans Kajoyingi, Kwanya Agnes, Ahmed Boy, Beatrice Kiama, and Kesia Njoroge.
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Benard Mwaura holds Msc, Supply Chain And Logistics from Cranfield School Of Management.
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