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Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

•The firm enables the safety and continuity of commercial businesses through the provision of its specialized maintenance services. We focus on the provision of electrical engineering services, mechanical engineering services, HVAC engineering provision, and clean energy innovation. •My achievements include: Successful growth of the startup to achieve success in revenue diversification, revenue growth, strengthening the company balance sheet, and creation of a sustainable business operating model that allows a foundation for innovation, efficiency and agility in business.

Nairobi, Kenya

•Quest BPO is a subsidiary of Africaform Investments. My role include helping enterprise clients across all industries transform their businesses through financial and technology consulting, spanning strategy, technology development, operations, and financial capability. Leading the firm strategic sales operation globally that develops innovative client strategies and solutions, with a focus on Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) and Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM).My achievements at the firm include:1. Developing and rolling out an enterprise application platform that enable firms in different lifecycles to efficiently manage their business processes, monitor enterprise risk and provide statutory and management reporting. We achieved a client portfolio of +1,000 subscriptions in the 1st year of product rollout.2. Annual growth of retained earnings by 15% P.A attributed to revenue diversification and operational efficiency within the P&L.

Sub Saharan Africa

Financial Consulting •Mergers and Acquisition: Lead Finance Consultant for mergers and acquisitions assignments. These involved conducting due diligence, industry market assessments, accounting and tax structuring, and post-merger integrations. Successfully conducted merger and acquisition assignment for firms in trade and manufacturing sectors. •Data Warehouse Implementation: As a Business Analyst in the implementation of a data warehouse. My role in this assignment involved integration of all internal information systems and identified external information systems. Guide the definition of the system architect, design, migration strategy and implementation of the technology. Capture new business requirements, create designs, specifications and determine the business efforts in terms of cost and duration.•Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Implementation: Lead implementation of an ERP throughout its lifecycle while managing stakeholders’ expectations and aligning ICT infrastructure with business strategy. •Financial Services: As an interim finance manager I have been involved in managing external audits, forensic audits, regulatory audits, financial cycle reporting, technical accounting, internal control and regulatory compliance. ICT Consulting •Banking Industry Architecture Network: Technical Assessment lead for various donor funded financial services and ICT projects in Ethiopia, Kenya, Benin, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Successfully implemented Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) for 10 Microfinance institutions transitioning to commercial Banks.•Alternate Channels for Financial Services: Successfully managed projects in the financial services sector from business development to post implementation. This involved successfully business pitching and implementation of five (5) agency banking and four (4) mobile banking to financial institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya/ Sofia, Bulgaria

Software Group BG Ltd is a global leader in accelerating financial inclusion through innovative solutions with an emphasis on micro finance, banking and and telecommunication sectors. The group is headquartered in Bulgaria with subsidiaries in Kenya, Ghana, Philippines, Mexico, India and Australia.My achievements at the firm include:1. Revenue diversification through the introduction of USSD channel as a product offering. I designed the business model and undertook stakeholder engagement to ensure agility of the firm in rolling out the product and up selling to existing clients. 2. Led a team to restructure the firm balance sheet with the aim of supporting business expansion. Successfully raised funds from PE in round one (1) of equity financing. 3. Developed the department of compliance with a focus on standardization of processes such vendor management, contract management, business and continuity planning, transfer pricing and post project management.

Nairobi, Kenya

Fundamental Principles & External Reporting•Apply knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP requirements across the group business areas and identify potential issues and consultation needs.Internal Reporting & Operational Support•Leads analytical efforts specific to the group business (e.g. cost savings analysis, capacity planning, business valuations, contractual agreements etc.).•Prepares group budget/forecast data, monthly management reports and provides accurate cash flow information.Project Management•Participates in designing and executing consultancy assignments for microfinance clients which involve business analysis, MIS selection and strategy formulation.

Nairobi County, Kenya

My achievements at the firm include:1. Developing a risk management framework to mitigate risks of foreign exchange risk, accounts receivable risk and price risk of raw material. (using derivatives to hedge foreign exchange and raw materials price risks.)2. Successful implementation of an ERP within budget and time while adhering to quality, risk management and stakeholder engagement. This enabled proper product costing in manufacturing. Hence improving the gross profit by 7% per annum.

Receivership of Discount Securities Limited

Coordinating the work of Credit Control and to ensure service delivery.Continually reviewing the performance of client accounts and recommending the review of usage limits/cancellation of credit facilities as required.

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Education record

Executive Masters In Business Administration, Finance Option

Research Project: Effect of ICT Adoption on Financial Performance of Selected Commercial Banks in Kenya.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting Major, Finance Major