Finance Operations Accountant
CMS Limited
Total des années d'expérience :13 years, 9 Mois
• Process Improvement: Led initiatives that reduced month-end closing time by 20% through intercompany account reconciliation automation and streamlined accounts payable processes, achieving 20% faster invoice processing and 15% higher early payment discounts.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Utilized Excel, Power BI, and Navision to create accurate and timely financial reports for senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making. Identified and reconciled $10, 000 in intercompany discrepancies, boosting reporting accuracy.
• Collaboration & Growth: Fostered teamwork through cross-functional collaboration, resolving accounting queries and mentoring junior accountants to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Operational Efficiency: Processed and verified a high volume of financial transactions daily (150 TTs, 100 Swifts, 50 RTGS, 5, 000+ Debit/Credit cards) with 100% accuracy and exceeding standard audit requirements (98% adherence). Streamlined new account applications, consistently achieving a 25% reduction in processing time.
• Financial Accuracy & Risk Mitigation: Reconciled bank statements meticulously, identifying and rectifying $5, 000 in discrepancies. Conducted 200+ process adherence checks, ensuring compliance with regulations and mitigating potential risks.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Built strong client relationships by resolving queries efficiently and effectively communicating complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
My MBA project investigated the captivating phenomenon of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) flocking to Kahawa Sukari, a Kenyan business ecosystem. Through meticulous research, I identified potent forces drawing and concentrating these entrepreneurial ventures. Kahawa Sukari's strategic location offered invaluable proximity to resources, market networks, and efficient logistics, laying the groundwork for flourishing enterprise. Further, a collaborative spirit thrived within the hub, fostered by supporting institutions, shared services, and vibrant knowledge exchange platforms. Aspiring SMEs found fertile ground in lowered entry barriers thanks to Kahawa Sukari's established infrastructure and streamlined processes, minimizing initial investment and operational hurdles. Financial incentives such as grants, favorable financing, and business development programs further sweetened the deal, attracting and sustaining SME presence. Finally, the wisdom and guidance of senior SMEs and resident experts proved invaluable, as knowledge spillover and mentorship accelerated the growth of newer entrants. My research revealed that Kahawa Sukari wasn't simply a business zone; it was a potent magnet for entrepreneurial ambition, fueled by a unique alchemy of resource access, supportive infrastructure, and collaborative spirit. This thriving ecosystem provided fertile ground for SMEs to blossom, contributing significantly to the region's economic dynamism.
Service leadership Award at SIFE now Enactus
