Joseph Waweru Kinyanjui

Provided strategic and operational finance support to SMEs and growing businesses across F&B, retail, and service sectors,
focusing on financial transformation, cost optimization, and working capital improvement. Key Engagements & Impact:
1. Shatter Abbas Restaurant Group (Multi-branch F&B Chain) - Fractional CFO
• Advised on the operational and financial diagnostics across 9 branches and a central kitchen.
• Identified control gaps in inventory, wastage, and inter-branch reconciliation, resulting in revenue leakages.
• Advised on the end-to-end inventory control framework (central kitchen → branch reconciliation).
• Advised management on process restructuring (procurement, logistics, and production workflows).
2. Working Capital & Cashflow Turnaround Advisory (Confidential SME Clients),
• Supported businesses facing banking constraints and liquidity challenges
• Designed cash preservation strategies, including Supplier renegotiation frameworks, Payment prioritization models,
Expense rationalization plans
3. Financial Planning & Reporting
• Built automated financial models (budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis) using Excel and Power BI.
• Developed management dashboards for real-time KPI tracking (revenue, margins, working capital).
• Enhanced board-level reporting packs, improving strategic decision-making.
• Strengthened internal controls and audit readiness frameworks.

• Audit & Compliance Support: Facilitated internal/external audits by preparing reports and documentation on issued
audit checklists, while ensuring internal corporate policy compliance.
• Process Optimization: Analyzed weekly reports, validated enhancement reports in JDE Oracle, and collaborated
cross-functionally to improve processes and reporting accuracy.
• Developed and reviewed financial models and forecasts to support planning, treasury decisions, and management
reporting.
• Prepared management presentations providing actionable insights on financial performance, liquidity, and
operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepared section-wise reports, KPIs, cash forecasts, monthly accruals, and the Ministry
of Finance files, reconciled vendor accounts, and monitored payment status.
• Performed detailed analysis of historical and forecast financial information, identifying risks, trends, and key
performance drivers.
• Managed payment processes by utilizing VISP BA and JDE Oracle systems to ensure prompt voucher closure and
precise financial entries, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
• Vendor & Tender Contract Coordination: Supported vendors with invoice uploads, contract status updates, CR
alignment, and resolved submission challenges and purchase order discrepancies with internal departments.

• Budgeting: Managed the annual budget preparation process, including data collection, sales and cost analysis,
workforce planning, and review of financial projections.
• Month-end Closing: Ensured accurate financial reporting by reconciling accounts, supervising journal entry posting,
and preparing monthly financial statements with detailed variance analysis.
• Financials Preparation: Prepared annual financial statements and coordinated with external auditors during interim
and final audits ensuring compliance with IFRS and group reporting standards..
• Delivered detailed financial analysis and forecasting, including monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and margin
analysis.
• Tax Compliance: Supervised quarterly excise tax computations, managed tax refunds, prepared annual income tax
filings, and handling all communications with Qatar Government Tax Authorities.
• Fixed Assets Management: Maintained the fixed asset register, managing the approval, capitalization, monitoring,
and retirement of assets.
• Inventory Management: Monitored quarterly and annual stock audits, thoroughly investigating any differences, and
proposing practical corrective actions.
• Treasury Operations: Managed cash flow planning, working capital optimization, and treasury-related reporting.
• Supplier Relations: Managed supplier relationships, coordinated purchase orders, invoices, and payments, and
assessing supply chain risks.
• Payroll Oversight: Verifed payroll for over 500 employees and outsourced staff, ensuring compliance with Qatari
Labor Laws.
• Project Costing: preparing costing for new product categories, prepared tender price quotes, and supported
exceptional customer pricing opportunities.
Key Achievements:
• Business Development: Contributed to launching a new agency for Lays Snack Chips, expanding revenue streams.
• Product Development: Supported the introduction of Pepsi Zero Sugar Beverage products, meeting consumer health
demands.
• Team Development: Assisted in onboarding and training new finance team members.
• Process Improvement: Optimized quarterly excise tax processes, ensuring timely submissions ahead of deadlines.
• Cost Management: Enhanced cost controls through efficient third-party staffing strategies.
• Payroll Optimization: Streamlined payroll verification processes, enhancing accuracy and employee satisfaction.

Ali Bin Ali Group my
• Management Accounts: Ensured timely monthly reporting of management accounts for Ali Bin Ali Group
subsidiaries and prepared consolidated management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations..
• Performance Reviews: Conducted detailed analysis of divisional financial performance against budget and prior
periods, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Consolidated Financial Statements: Assisted in gathering and preparing information for the annual consolidated
group financial statements.
• Audit & Tax Compliance: Coordinated with Group Auditors to provide necessary audit documentation and
facilitated submission of annual income tax documents to Group Tax Auditors.
• Governance & Risk Management: Evaluated risks associated with business lines within the group and facilitated
implementation and maintenance of robust financial reporting controls.
• IFRS Compliance: Ensured financial statements across the group complied with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS), focusing on accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Financial Analysis: Collected and analyzed financial data from subsidiaries to identify trends, assess performance,
and present findings to senior management.
• Feasibility Studies: Supported business case development and investment evaluations across manufacturing,
FMCG, and trading entities
• Internal Controls: Led efforts to review and enhance internal controls across Ali Bin Ali Group divisions.
Key Achievements:
• Management Reporting Efficiency: Streamlined the monthly management accounts reporting process, enabling
early submission and timely preparation of summary reports for CFO review.
• Business Development Support: Facilitated the successful establishment of new revenue-generating agencies
within individual divisions within the group, contributing to business expansion.
• Financial Control Enhancement: Implemented rigorous internal controls, resulting in clean trial balances and
improved financial accuracy across divisions.
• Tax Compliance Facilitation: Ensured smooth collaboration between group tax auditors and divisions, facilitating
the timely submission of annual tax returns.

• Financial Operations Oversight: Managed insurance premium processing and treasury functions, including daily
cash reporting and working capital assessments.
• Insurance Claims Management: Led the auditing and compliance review of insurance claims files for management
approval.
• Commission and Incentive Management: Processed and disbursed commissions and incentives to over 300 agents
and brokers.
• Agent and Broker Support: Resolved queries related to commissions and premiums, preparing monthly
reconciliations for accurate reporting.

• Forensic Audit Planning: Strategically planned forensic audits to uncover financial irregularities and ensure
compliance.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly management accounts and annual financial statements accurately and on
time.
• Accounting Oversight: Maintained precise accounting records and correct general ledger postings.
• Statutory Deductions: Processed statutory deductions, VAT, and withholding tax.

Njuguna Wahome Consulting Limited is a mid-sized in services Kenya, my key responsibilities included:
• Annual Tax Computations: Prepared annual and quarterly statutory and tax computations and ensured timely
submission to government revenue authorities.
• Financial Statement Preparation and Review: Reviewed clients finalized financial statements to identify potential
tax exposures and optimize tax strategies.
• Tax Advisory: Provided advice on matters related to income tax, installment tax, excise tax, payroll tax, value
added tax (VAT), industry levies, pensions plans, and annual government budget implications.
• Engagement Planning: Planned and executed audit engagements, ensuring compliance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Internal Control Evaluation: Evaluated clients accounting systems and internal controls, providing
recommendations for enhancement.

• Invoice Management: Managed Medicare accounting invoices and interfaced with SAP for accurate financial recording.
• Error Resolution: Identified and corrected accounting errors in invoices and payments.
• Reconciliation and Payments: Prepared reconciliations and processed supplier payments via SAP for timely disbursements.
• Financial Support: Assisted with salary processing, petty cash reimbursements, and reallocating costs.
• Bank Reconciliations: Ensured accuracy and completeness of financial records.