Budgeting & Financial PlanningLead the annual budgeting and financial planning process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maximizing resource allocation.Successfully implemented a variance analysis system, improving budgeting accuracy by 15%.Managed cash flow and financial forecasting, maintaining financial stability and liquidity even during volatile market conditions. Financial Reporting & ComplianceEnsured full compliance with tax regulations and IFRS standards in financial reporting, reducing regulatory risks and audit adjustments by 20%.Prepared and reviewed monthly and annual management accounts with accurate cost allocations, contributing to clearer financial insights.Filed timely and accurate tax returns (VAT, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax), achieving a 100% on-time compliance rate.Managed seamless month-end and year-end closings, resulting in a 10% reduction in closing times through improved processes.3. Strategic Planning & Financial AnalysisDeveloped comprehensive strategic business plans, guiding long-term financial growth and sustainability.Optimized the company’s credit and investment portfolios, leading to a 12% increase in portfolio returns while managing risk.Produced detailed monthly performance reports, facilitating data-driven decision-making and improving operational efficiency by 8%.4. Operations & Audit ManagementOversaw the billing for leased solar plants, ensuring accurate pricing and adherence to contractual agreements, increasing billing efficiency by 15%.Managed accounts payable and receivable, consistently maintaining a 98% timely processing rate for invoices and payments.Coordinated successful internal and external audits, streamlining preparation processes and reducing audit inquiries by 25%.

Led budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting initiatives.Enhanced internal controls and implemented accountability policies.Conducted thorough financial statement reviews and offered strategic financial insights.Oversaw procurement and resource allocation.Achievements: Implemented a loan repayment strategy that increased loan interest collection from 48% to 61% in 2023.

Conducted in-depth analysis of business operations, financial trends, costs, and revenues.Maintained systems to ensure the integrity of financial statements and compliance with IFRS.Produced comprehensive monthly financial management reports.Coordinated the preparation and filing of tax returns and statutory financial commitments.Achievements: Enhanced the cash collection function, reducing outstanding receivables by 15%. Revamped financial management systems, reducing operating expenses by 12%.

Managed invoice processing, cash receipts, cheque processing, and deposits.Oversaw accounts receivable collections and customer account maintenance.Achievements: Implemented an efficient accounts receivable management system, reducing outstanding receivables by 20% and improving cash flow efficiency.

Managed filing systems, remitted monthly statutory deductions, and prepared bank reconciliations.Assisted in payroll activities and prepared profit and loss accounts.Achievements: Improved the accuracy of financial records, contributing to a 10% increase in audit efficiency.

Tracked and updated supplier invoices and concur reports.Issued withholding tax certificates and reconciled vendor statements.Analyzed and reconciled budget reports.Participated in market analysis and trade visits.Achievements: Successfully streamlined the invoicing process, reducing processing time by 30%.