Handle the finance operations, HR and Administration for the company

-Manage cash flow and loan repayments,-Ensure statutory payments are made on time,-Supervise stock take and action discrepancies,-Track expenses and provide weekly reports to the MD, and-Manage the retail store, sales team and product display.

Assist with collecting information for the research project affiliated with the Mombasa SEZ

-I was responsible for the monthly reporting; ensured it was accurate, on time and that the correct information was communicated to the managers and the head office in Paris;-I was responsible for budgeting. I created the annual budget with the LEA departments, tracked the deviation against the budget and came up with the estimated end of year result taking into account the deviation from the annual budget; -I analysed the management reports and provided different options/ models that… Show more -I was responsible for the monthly reporting; ensured it was accurate, on time and that the correct information was communicated to the managers and the head office in Paris;-I was responsible for budgeting. I created the annual budget with the LEA departments, tracked the deviation against the budget and came up with the estimated end of year result taking into account the deviation from the annual budget; -I analysed the management reports and provided different options/ models that facilitated management decisions with regards to products and expenses;-I was responsible for product pricing, ensuring the products were profitable and in line with the company’s marketing objective;-Supervised the accounting team, ensuring that they input the correct data in the enterprise resource planning (ERP);-Acted as the Finance Key User in ERP (SAP Business One- SBO) installation and running to date. Was involved in testing SBO for both finance and accounting during the installation and offer SBO support to the finance and accounting team;-Prepared SBO user training materials for Purchasing documents for new LEA employees;-Successfully led the set up and rolling out of a few reporting systems for both finance and accounting at LEA with support from other LÓreal Subsidiaries.-Tracked departmental reports using templates developed locally by the Finance Team;-Worked with the CFO to set up the local reporting process and local deadlines that are in line with LÓreal Group Reporting;Set up the Chart of Accounts and the Cost Centers for LEA;-Trained of new entrants to LÓreal on controlling. Show less

-Financial Reporting and analysis-Set up SAP Software (involves in the testing and process development) and acted as the Key user for Finance and Accounting-Set up the chart of Accounts

-Compiling and writing business proposals;-Team lead in organizational reviews and creation of policies for clients;-Developed Business Plans for clients;-Present reports and proposals to clients and potential clients respectively;-Source for projects;-Trained tobacco farmers on safe disposal of chemicals;-Selection and recruitment of employees for both AfriBusiness and its clients;-Supervision of interns and Business analysts;-Ensured the company was registered… Show more -Compiling and writing business proposals;-Team lead in organizational reviews and creation of policies for clients;-Developed Business Plans for clients;-Present reports and proposals to clients and potential clients respectively;-Source for projects;-Trained tobacco farmers on safe disposal of chemicals;-Selection and recruitment of employees for both AfriBusiness and its clients;-Supervision of interns and Business analysts;-Ensured the company was registered with government bodies; and-Petty cash management and reconciliation. Show less

-Handled account validation-Recorded accounts and managed their filing-Handled material requisition for the finance department-Managed the reconciliation of cancelled cheques