David Mwenda Email & Phone Number

Mombasa, Kenya

Imani Collective empowers marginalized women with fair wages, offering technical training through its sister NGO, Imani Tumaini Upendo, and then onboarding them, ensuring economic inclusion for artisans.In charge of operations in Kenya and the region as well as global operations with our business partners in the US, UK and Australia.Selected Achievements:1) Initiatives I spearheaded led to a remarkable 400% growth in sales revenue from 2021 to 2024. Collaborating closely with the CEO and management, goals were established, resources allocated effectively, and product offerings aligned with market demands based on customer feedback.2) Transformed organizational culture to foster inclusivity, enhancing employee satisfaction across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Turkana. This optimization led to an impressive 85% increase in capacity utilization, a 10% reduction in raw material wastage, and the generation of manufacturing accounts for the first time in 2023.3) Implemented stringent financial policies— robust cash flow controls, budget review, and negotiated credit terms with suppliers—resulting in a 35% decrease in operational costs (~$200,000 in savings in 2023).4) Managed and nurtured a high-performing team across the 3 counties, implementing career development policies, internal training programs, and upskilling initiatives. I Spearheaded key management hires, ensuring 100% statutory compliance and fostering harmony with third-party stakeholders.

Mombasa, Kenya

Imani Tumaini Pendo is a sister non-profit working alongside Imani Collective, to offer technical training in sewing and weaving, with trainees onboarded to Imani Collective Limited as employees, earning decent wages for their labor.Selected Achievements:1) Developed a Standard Operating Procedures manual, established departments, conducted workshops for operations and collaboration, documented key training processes to increase efficiency, planned and followed up on production work for efficient raw material use, and created committees for accountability.2) Developed strict budgeting protocols, increasing funding from $210,000 to $560,000 in one year, and instituted strict reporting to ensure timely reports and budget approvals.3) Introduced strict reporting requirements for key staff, developed Job Descriptions for role clarity, and liaised with third-party stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Nairobi, Kenya

Black and Gold Consulting supports businesses with Accounting Services aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), tax compliance via Tax Advisory, and Business Development Services.1) Established accounting systems for 30+ clients across various industries, contributing to growth and scale.2) Provided tax advisory services and ensured tax compliance among clients.3) Prepared cash flow projections, developed business plans, and streamlined operations for business growth.

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenice Investment operates in the entertainment industry, distributing premium pool tables across East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania).1) Enhanced stock and cash management processes to improve reporting and cash control.2) Developed tailored financial policies and procedures, enhancing finance report credibility.3) Implemented reporting structures across regions (Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya).

Dandora Phase 4

A youth resource center by popular Kenyan artist, Juliani, equipping emerging artists with entrepreneurship skills.1) Managed 15 staff, implementing stringent financial policies for optimal resource use. Established a Project Accounting system, training project managers for enhanced transparency and efficiency in ongoing projects.2) Supported the Director to develop project concepts and budgets for additional funds for the resource center.

Jabavu Road

A Kenyan multidisciplinary art space that serves as a functional playground for artists, thinkers, and curious minds.1) Worked closely with Project Directors to implement financial policy and procedure systems for efficient proper book keeping in the organization, and implemented and imprest system to manage petty cash2) Worked closely with donor organizations to set up an accounting system aligned to donor reporting of on-going projects.3) Crew Member for “Stories of Our Lives” film which documented stories and plight of queer people in the region for sensitization around human rights of queer people.

Nairobi

Mtaani Initiative is a not for profit organization that sensitizes the public about the effects of Kenya’s 2008 post-election violence by showcasing the photography of award winning journalist and activist Boniface Mwangi. Pawa254 Ltd is a hub for young conscious artists and activists, who strive for a better country.1) Introduced strict project accounting processes that led to increased confidence with our financial partners leading to an increase of the partners from 2 in 2010 to 7 in 2012 and total funding of KES 50 million.2)Together with the Project Directors I introduced budgeting and budgetary control measures that increased the efficiency of our projects tasks and maximized the value and impact of the project finances.

Riverside

1) I managed to update all quick books entries from January 2010 to October 2011 within 7 months.2) With the guidance of the finance director I managed to improve the turnaround time for hotel payments from 24hrs to 12hrs in just 3 months.3) I improved the scrutiny of petty cash reconciliation which led to savings by ensuring a reduction in mis-use.

Bachelor'S Degree, Law

Activities and Societies: I am in the moot court club and a member of the school's class representatives group. Awaiting graduation.

Bsc Applied Accounting, Finance

On going

Accounting

Activities and Societies: Sports and specifically martial arts, Community Outreach Programme (COP) Part 3 - on going