Responsibility: • Daily monitoring and managing the branch operations by ensuring there is not any breach of set branch operations processes and procedures. • Manage cash flow by forecasting cash flow needs, planning for foreign currency requirements in advance, and notifying upper management of any cash flow deficiencies. • Act as an audit liaison, which includes meeting with external audit staff, being receptive to audit findings, implementing necessary reporting changes, and communicating audit outcomes to upper management or the board of directors. • Monitor internal controls by gathering feedback from audit personnel, collaborating with managers to design effective control functions, and collecting data on the effectiveness of these controls. • Preparation of monthly and annual budget for the Company by using relevant data such as forecasting, market trends and information on historical spending across various general ledgers. • Minimize financial risk by being aware of current processes, understanding company weaknesses, engaging employees in training, and openly communicating areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets. • Ensure financial compliance by understanding external reporting requirements, ensuring the necessary resources are available to meet those requirements, and overseeing the final product delivered to external parties. • Compile financial reports by staying informed about recent changes to financial reporting practices and overseeing the staff involved in financial statement preparation. • Identify cost savings by understanding operational efficiencies, optimizing staff utilization, eliminating duplicated reporting functions, and assessing the actual resource needs of the finance department. • Mentor finance staff by involving direct reports in higher-level discussions and leading by example. • Control the preparation and interpretation of statutory accounts and present your findings. • Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices. • Providing key contributions to the company financial strategy and decision-making processes. • Finding expansion opportunities and maximizing profits though the analysis of market trends. • Recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance.

Reason for Leaving: Still with Chemi & Cotex Industries Ltd

Responsibility: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations. Monitor daily financial operations, including the review and approval of payment plans, SAP transactions, and customer invoicing. Develop control procedures to ensure adherence to processes and minimize risks. Supervise finance department staff, including accountants and trainees. Track the company's financial status and performance to identify improvement opportunities. Provide senior management with insightful information and expectations to support long-term and short-term decision-making Manage the company's cash flow by overseeing customer collections and planning supplier paymentsReview financial data and prepare monthly management accounts and annual reports. Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with the company's accounting policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Present financial reports to shareholders and senior management. Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company. Ensure the company meets all statutory and compliance obligations, including accounting and tax requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with external correspondents, such as banks, auditors, suppliers, customers, and government agencies, including TRA, EWURA, TASAC, NSSF, WCF, WMA, NEMC, OSHA, and the Immigration Department. Manage all statutory audits, including external audits, TRA audits, NSSF audits, and WCF audits.

Reason for Leaving: Career growth

Responsibility: Provide strategic advice to management and the Board of Directors on internal control weaknesses, operational improvement areas, and recommendations based on audit findings. Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Conduct Know Your Client (KYC) procedures to assess and mitigate risks associated with client relationships. Evaluate operational, procurement, and human resources processes for compliance with internal policies and USAID regulations. Supervise audit teams and coordinate with tax and risk advisory experts to achieve audit milestones and finalize reports. Review and advise on tax computations prepared by clients or their consultants to ensure full compliance with tax laws and regulations. Lead and mentor teams in applying IFRS frameworks and advanced accounting practices throughout the audit process. Advise clients on enhancing their accounting policies and internal controls. Prepare audit reports, management letters, and other deliverables in alignment with group instructions. Assess the entity’s compliance with internal policies, manuals, and regulations. Oversee the execution of agreed-upon procedures for review engagements.

Reason for Leaving: Looking for new career challenges

Responsibility: • Coding and processing invoices for payment • Preparation of payment vouchers and cheques/transfers • Preparation of daily revenue collection report • Posting of all receipts into Cash Book • Preparation of imprest payments and management of Imprest float • Reconciliations including Bank and Suppliers Reconciliations • Monthly preparation of accrual schedules and journals • Carrying out cost and financial analysis as required by management • Assisting in preparation of Financial Statements • Participating in Budget Preparation • Handling clients’ correspondences

Reason for Leaving: Moved to audit department for career growth and development

Responsibility: • Payroll preparation and remittance of statutory deductions to Pension Funds • Preparation of payment vouchers and cheques • Preparation of monthly TRA statutory returns • Monthly Bank and Stock reconciliations • Reconciliation with Suppliers • Preparation of Accruals Schedule and posting

Reason for Leaving: Moved to Deloitte for career growth and development