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Kenneth Lubega, Commercial Operations Manager

Kenneth Lubega

Commercial Operations Manager·Lafarge

United States

Master's degree, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 5 months

Commercial Operations Manager

January 2010 - December 2013

Lafarge

Uganda

January 2010 - December 2013

Lead a sales team of 6 staff covering the East Africa Markets including Uganda, Rwanda, Eastern DRC and South Sudan

Improved annual sales from USD 140 million to USD 200 million

Improved domestic customer base from 30 to 100 customers by implementing a retail program

Successfully bid for supply of key regional construction projects including dams, highways and other infrastructure projects.

Piloted the social responsibility program for the company focusing on benefiting the communities in which the company operated.

Steered the donations committee where 10, 000 tons of cement were given to schools in the most needy communities. Initiated a partnership with Habitat for Humanity which made it possible for rural families to get better quality homes.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Management

Logistics and Supply Chain

January 2004 - December 2010

Lafarge

Uganda

January 2004 - December 2010

Managed the supply and distribution of product from factories to different customer segments.

Managed a team of 15 staff operating both nationally and regionally at 3 locations

Oversaw 20 contracted logistics suppliers with a fleets of over 200 trucks

Improved processes that resulted in a decrease of customer complaints

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Finance Manager

March 2000 - December 2003

Lafarge

Uganda

March 2000 - December 2003

• collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements;
• undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
• producing long-term business plans
• undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
• controlling income, cash flow and expenditure
• managing budgets
• developing and managing financial systems/models
• carrying out business modelling and risk assessments
• supervising staff
• liaising with managerial staff and other colleagues.
• monthly financial reporting for Lafarge, Paris
• oversee stock counts at the factories and depots
• implementation of Lafarge group internal audit recommendations
• Leading a team of staff with responsibility for payroll, fixed asset management, bankreconciliations, sales reporting

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Audit Manager

January 1995 - March 2000

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Uganda

January 1995 - March 2000

• Involved in the audit of various entities in both the Private Sector and the Not-for-Profit
Sector. As a manager I held overall administrative responsibility for various assignments
and ensured that for each team the assignments was properly planned and executed and
that risks were addressed and the audit standards met, .
• For Profit Entities:- Shell Uganda Limited, Kinyara Sugar Works, Bank of Baroda, Barclays
Bank & others.
• Not for Profit Entities:- DANIDA funded projects, SIDA funded projects, USAID funded
projects, DFID funded programs related to the power sector.
• Was involved in the valuation of various entities under the privatization program.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Auditor and proressed to Audit Manager

July 1986 - November 1993

Ernst & Young

United States

July 1986 - November 1993

• Began career as a trainee accountant and developed from an audit assistant to senior
auditor and then to audit manager at the Detroit, Michigan office
• Completed professional requirements and became a member of the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Involved in audits of more than 30 different entities in both the private sector and the
Not-for-profit sector including Michigan State University and Pulte Homes.
• Developed audit and accounting skills and report writing skills

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Wayne State University

June 1986

June 1986

Master's degree, Accounting

United States

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.4 out of 4

MBA Accounting

Makerere University

June 1984

June 1984

Bachelor's degree, Agriculture

Uganda

GPA (point): 3.0 out of 5

GPA (point): 3.0 out of 5

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Skills

Report Writing
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Report Writing
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Recruitment
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Recruitment
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Finance Management
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Finance Management
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Corporate Finance
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Corporate Finance
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Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
ERP (SAP)
Expert
ERP (SAP)
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Strategic Planning
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Strategic Planning
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Corporate Finance
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Corporate Finance
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Finance Management
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Finance Management
Expert
Coaching and Mentoring
Expert
Coaching and Mentoring
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Recruitment
Expert
Report Writing
Expert
Report Writing
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

French

Beginner

Swahili

Intermediate

Memberships

American Institute of certified Public Accountants

Member

January 1999

Training and Certifications

Training
Lafarge Management Development Program
Gordon Institute of Business Studies
Mar 2006
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Franklin Covey
Jul 2004
The Sandler Sales Training
Sandler Training
May 2013

Hobbies and interests

Film

documentaries, detectives

Cooking

baking and oriental recipes

Golf

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