Owen Gatehi, Head of Finance

Owen Gatehi

Head of Finance

Kapitol Services Co.

البلد
كينيا
التعليم
ماجستير, MBA
الخبرات
27 years, 4 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :27 years, 4 أشهر

Head of Finance في Kapitol Services Co.
  • كينيا
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ سبتمبر 2013

 Reviewing and interpreting of financial accounts and reports, analysis of business conditions and investment decisions prudently.
 Preparing sound financial strategy to support company objectives - diversification, integration, value chain addition, credit collection & control procedures and lean operations.
 Risk management decisions on audit, internal controls, operations, workflow taxation, insurance and sector compliance.
 Logistics and procurement operations support.
 Working capital and cash flow management and business financing options.
 Staff supervision and departmental representative on monthly management review meetings.

Accounts Manager في Amtaar Investment LLC
  • السودان - الخرطوم
  • أكتوبر 2011 إلى يوليو 2013

Preparation of accounts to audit level and management reports.
Bank and cash reconciliation in multi-currency accounts.
Cashflow and inventory control.
Implementation of Oracle ERP system and financial data transfer from Tally.
Creation of Chart of accounts and workflow with other departments.
Costing of drilling of boreholes and Fixed assets register maintenance.
Project visits, staff training and supervision.
Procurement LPOs approval.
Creditors payment approval/rejection
Reporting to the General Manager.

Finance & Administration Manager في Ilsan Enterprise Ltd
  • كينيا
  • أغسطس 2007 إلى سبتمبر 2011

 Setting an accounting systems for fuel filing stations, transport business and construction segments on Tally 9.
 Managing and controlling of the accounting duties and internal controls.
 Debt & Credit control due diligence for optimal finance management.
 Filing & referencing of documents and related workflow issues.
 Liaising with external auditors & other business partners.
 Handling administration tasks for the Managing Director & Chairman.

Senior Accountant في Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd
  • كينيا
  • أغسطس 2005 إلى يوليو 2007

Writing of journals and verification of postings to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Assisting in accounting of non-routine entries.
Participating in the efiling procedure to maintain accounts intergrity.
Matching of LPOs to Invoice(s) and GRNs for payment.
Suppliers accounts reconciliation and deducting witholding tax where application like constructions and professional fees.
Fixed asset register maintenance.
Liasing with the external auditors and other third parties.
Reporting to the Team Leader Accounts and Finance.

Chief Accountant في Razco Ltd
  • كينيا
  • مايو 2001 إلى أغسطس 2004

 Preparation of final accounts, management reports and general ledger reconciliation-using CAATs adhering IFRS and IFASs.
 Putting systems of accounting and control for fast foods cafeterias at Diamond Plaza & the Mall.
 Managing change of accounting period for the group.
 Taxation issues, stock taking control, debt collection duties.
 Liaising with external auditors.
 Staff supervision and training.

Chief Accountant في Techno Enterprise Ltd
  • كينيا
  • يناير 1996 إلى أبريل 2001

 Preparation of final accounts and management reports.
Stock staking and control.
 Taxation issues-VAT refunds and statutory deductions compliance.
 Banking and petty cash control.
 Liaising with external auditors and other agencies.
 Preparation of payroll.
 Staff supervision and training.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, MBA
  • في University of Free State
  • يونيو 2003

Business Condition Analysis. Human Resources Management. Strategy and Company Analysis. Managerial Economics. Marketing. Financial accounting

بكالوريوس, Accounts & Finance
  • في Kenya College of Accountancy
  • ديسمبر 1998

CPA certification- CPA (K). Financial Accounting. Principles & Practice of Management. Taxation. Management Accounts. Auditing. Awards: Chandaria Foundation Prize. -For being second best candidate.

الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها, Accounts & Finance
  • في Kimathi Inst. Of Technology
  • ديسمبر 1992

CPA 1

Specialties & Skills

Accountancy
Costing
Budgeting
Construction & Property
Manufacturing
Financial accounting
Financial reporting
Baan ERP
Oracle ERP
Multi currency bank and cash accounting
Taxation
General ledger accounting and reconciliation
Fixed assets register maintenance
Stocks accounting & control.
Systems & work flow design and implementation
Capital & cashflow management

اللغات

الانجليزية
متمرّس
السواحيلية
متوسط

العضويات

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
  • Member
  • February 2001

الهوايات

  • Soccer, motor racing, western music and current affairs