Felix Gesaka Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Sub-Saharan Africa

Nairobi, Kenya

Conduct primary and secondary research for supply payouts.Competitive benchmarking for different categories.Validate learnings by experimenting with various payout structuresHelp categories reach sustainable UE.Ensure retention of captains.Liaison closely with finance for payment automation.Help define the value proposition for the supply acquisition team for categories.

1. Manage centrally the City Partner program including coordination among different teams of the organization2. Ensure launch of 90% cities under city partner program by end of term2. Define and manage the on-boarding process of city partners (including documentation, risk mitigation through contract, training, etc.) 4. Set up performance management of city partners to ensure performance and risk management

Lead organization in the identification, development, setup and growth of new businesses within JS operating country.Develop business relationships to facilitate revenue generation for Jumia services assets in the country Drive large solution sales partnerships by creating the right pricing strategies and establishing optimal targeting approachesOversee the operation and negotiation of carrier and third-party client contract rates, equipment availability, etc.Lead and challenge the team to be customer-centric; develop strategies to enhance our customer service and our growth, focusing on deliveries that are on-time, in-full and defect-free, to influence positive customer experiences.Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, outside contractors etc to ensure business development and scaling of business

• Develops the inventory management strategy of the company with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalize inventory and maximize the working capit• Maintains and manages inventory of materials and stocked products, which include stock locations and profiles while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.• Controls perpetual inventory stock counting and accuracy checks, processes and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize overstocks and remove redundant and obsolete raw materials.• Based on suggested and computer-monitored order listings, perform regular cycle counts of inventory materials and assists in conducting yearly physical inventory counts.• Process and prepare Return to Vendors.• Makes sure that any late materials or those that hold up production for a certain reason are followed up until they are received. Also, he sees to it that sub-contract processes are received back and ensures no late deliveries in the future with suppliers.• Provides routine management data regarding inventory performance, which involves evaluating and monitoring coverage.• Create and maintain accurate written procedures for the primary inventory control functions and processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity of the stock management system implemented.• Implement improved systems and processes to reduce inventory setbacks, while minimizing costs and maximizing working capital.• Creates daily reports to control the key critical areas of the stock system and address any discrepancy. This task involves managing control measures to make sure inaccuracies and errors are highlighted and resolved.• Coordinates periodic safety inspections and testing of any specialized piece of utility equipment.

• Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.• Inventory analysis for losses, change in status and locations, changing in pricing and net movement for provision of losses.• Preparation of budgets and review of actual vs budget for the period.• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends, and analysing causes of unexpected variance• Preparation and analysis of Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, menu pricing, new store rollouts as well as new projects• Inter-country reconciliations of AP and AR for both intercompany and intracompany operations.• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.• Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis• Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis• Partner with accounting, treasury, tax as appropriate

• Ensure payments are made to suppliers consistently, accurately and within credit terms. Verify invoices against contract terms and other agreements• Review transactions for completeness and accuracy including proper authorization for payment processing.• Prepare payment vouchers.• Support the monthly accounting closing process to ensure accurate and timely financials.• Review accounting controls and processes, suggest improvements and help implement and support any changes.• Ensure all corporate and normal business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and correct any deviations encountered and ensure appropriate controls are administered.• Ensuring that all documentation relating to payments are in accordance with all regulations and maintain a very high level of vigilance• Answer supplier queries on invoices & payments• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.• Reconciles Accounts Payable on a monthly basis (including Down payment Requests)• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.• Monitoring customer account details for non- payments, delayed payments and other irregularities• Prepare and disburse accounts payable checks and process and record invoices for timely and accurate payments.• Maintain the vendor/supplier files and monitor the accounts to ensure payments are up to date.• Ensure statutory cheques/payments are prepared and issued out on time to avoid penalties• Perform reconciliation for sampled balance sheets accounts• Strong involvement in the physical receipt of deliveries by suppliers before being transferred to the store• Participate actively during stock taking• Filing of supplier invoices and vouchers and answering all queries relating to payables activities

Book keeping and data entryBank reconciliations Statutory Returns fillingGrant Funds ManagementCash Book updating and ManagementHands on experience on KEMSA’s ERP

Bachelor Of Economics, Economics

Certified Accountant Of Kenya, Accounting And Finance