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Festus Nambiro, Financial Manager

Festus Nambiro

Financial Manager·Daima Professional Services

Kenya

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 31 years, 0 months

Financial Manager

December 2020 - Present

Daima Professional Services

Nairobi, Kenya •Hybrid

December 2020 - Present

• Increased client revenue by 35% within 18 months through sales strategy restructuring and performance tracking
• Reduced operational costs by 25% through organizational restructuring and automation
• Expanded client base by 30% through partnerships and strategic alliances
• Implemented governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance management systems
• Advised management on financial planning, budgeting, and growth strategy
Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Consulting

Finance & Administration Manager

December 2020 - May 2026

Daima Professional Services

Nairobi, Kenya

December 2020 - May 2026

• Maintained general ledger and accounting records.
• Performed monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepared journal entries and trial balances.
• Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Processed payroll and statutory deductions.
• Prepared budgets and cash flow reports.
• Invoice and process property brokerage commissions
• Improved accounting processes, reducing operating costs by 25%.
• Tenants billing, statements and monthly property tax filling.
• Completed quarterly property audits.
• Conducted financial analysis for pricing decisions and contract/lease negotiations
Company industry:
Administration Support Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

accountant

December 2017 - November 2020

Autocheck Services Ltd.

Nairobi, Kenya

December 2017 - November 2020

• Increased company revenue by 40% through diversification into new markets
• Implemented performance management systems that improved productivity by 25%
• Introduced remote working and performance tracking systems, improving staff retention by 90%
• Strengthened financial controls, reporting systems, and operational processes
• Led strategic planning, budgeting, and business development initiatives
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Administration

Management Accountant

December 2017 - November 2020

Autocheck Services Ltd.

Nairobi, Kenya •Hybrid

December 2017 - November 2020

• Prepared monthly management accounts.
• Managed budgeting and expense monitoring.
• Assisted with audit preparation.
• Maintained accounting records and financial reports.
• Ensured VAT compliance.
• Supported month-end closing activities.
Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance & Operations Manager

April 2013 - November 2017

Bestvine Communications Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya

April 2013 - November 2017

• Led company restructuring resulting in 30% revenue growth
• Developed import and logistics procedures reducing staffing costs by 25%
• Expanded client base by 20% through partnerships and networking initiatives
• Implemented budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control systems
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Operations Manager (Finance and Accounts)

April 2013 - November 2017

Bestvine Communications

Nairobi, Kenya

April 2013 - November 2017

• Managed supplier payments and monitored expenditure.
• Prepared budgets and financial reports
• Processed employee payroll.
• Contributed towards 30% growth in revenue over 12 months
• Maintained procurement documentation.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Accounts Reconciliation Supervisor

July 1996 - March 2013

Barclays Bank of Kenya Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya

July 1996 - March 2013

• Reduced month-end closing time for accounts reconciliation by 40% through streamlined Excel data preparation
• Strengthened risk controls and financial accuracy procedures
• Supported audit and compliance processes. Ensured full compliance with the bank’s policies on internal accounts.
• Achievement award for process re-engineering in credit card reconciliation which resulted to cost savings by 30% (2004).
• Compiled weekly and monthly financial returns to Central Bank on foreign remittances.
• Project team member in successful implementation of new automated cheque clearing system (1997).
• Trained staff in branches on reconciliation of foreign currency control accounts.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Reconciliation Supervisor

July 1996 - March 2013

Barclays Bank International

Nairobi, Kenya

July 1996 - March 2013

• Performed daily account reconciliations and investigated unreconciled transactions.
• Prepared accounts reconciliation reports.
• Assisted external and internal auditors.
• Reduced reconciliation turnaround by 40% .
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

finance officer

July 1995 - June 1996

Tropical Nature and Cultural Safaris Ltd.

Nairobi, Kenya

July 1995 - June 1996

• Analyzed invoice data for correct VAT treatment for cross-border transactions
• Managed accounts payable and receivable for airline partners, hotels, and travel agents
• Improved company cash flow by reducing debtor days from 45 to 30 through proactive client follow-ups
* Negotiated improved terms with hotels and other third party suppliers resulting in service cost reduction by 12%.
• Designed new system to monitor sales and performance which motivated sales staff to increase monthly turnover by 30%.
• Implemented a new payroll management system which reduced human resource administration costs by 5%.
Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Officer

July 1995 - June 1996

Tropical Nature & Cultural Safaris

Nairobi, Kenya

July 1995 - June 1996

• Processed invoices and maintained cash books
• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepared bank reconciliations.
• Improved debtor collections from 45 to 30 days.
Company industry:
Tourism, Museum, & Cultural
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

University of Nairobi

December 1994

December 1994

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Kenya

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