JOSEPH NZIOKI KIMEU
Norwich,UK
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in treasury management, financial reporting, and resource management. Demonstrates proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic planning & budgeting. Adept at project accounting, cost control, and payroll management. Skilled in financial analysis, business development, and tax management. Experienced in IT implementation and financial modelling with a strong command of ERP systems including Sage Online, Odoo, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Ebiz frame, and SAP Business One. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and G-suite.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance manager
EQUATOR ENERGY LIMITED
Nairobi
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
Financial controller - SBU, Africa
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED.
Nairobi,
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Established effective financial controls, reducing risk of fraud and mismanagement.
- Implemented innovative accounting systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
- Tailored bespoke financial solutions to meet unique business needs.
- Drove process improvements in finance function, fostering enhanced productivity.
- Executed rigorous risk assessments for safeguarding company assets.
- Supervised a team of finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
- Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
- Led audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for group reporting audit-related queries.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Provided training on local and global policies, including ethics policy for culture of compliance.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Streamlined expenditure management processes resulting in cost efficiencies.
Finance manager - Kericho BU
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
Kericho, Kenya
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Led in the establishment and structuring of a reporting function for a joint project team for a major EPC project.
- Collaborated closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Managed a team of junior finance professionals, promoting professional development.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
ERP consultant
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Managed the data reconciliation and data take on process for a transition process to a new ERP system, NetSuite. working closely with the accounts team and the Director of Business Intelligence
- Documented the decisions made during implementation and clean-up around data entry and process setup.
- Supported in development of SOP’s and policies in line with the exercise to support use of the system. .
Finance manager
SAURUS NETWORKS LIMITED
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 02.2017
Chief accountant
MAISHA MABATI MILLS - DEVKI GROUP
Ruiru, Kenya
11.2014 - 12.2015
Finance manager
MICROSOFT EAST AFRICA
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2012 - 06.2013
Finance manager
Base Titanium Limited
Kwale, Kenya
11.2011 - 08.2012
Finance manager - Kenya BU
IWAY AFRICA LIMITED
05.2007 - 08.2011
Senior accountant
SWIFT GLOBAL KENYA LIMITED
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2003 - 04.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Certified Public Accountant -
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Financial and Management Reporting
- Operational support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- Strategic Plans & Budgeting
- Project accounting
- Cost Control
- Payroll Management
- Financial Analysis
- Business Development
- IT implementation
- Proficient in ERP's (Sage Online, Odoo, Netsuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Ebiz frame, SAP business One)
- Use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Use of G-suite
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Certification
- Future connect UK - Training on bookkeeping, VAT and payroll management for the UK (On-going)
- Attended various training courses on leadership and strategic management from IMD and AMI.
Languages
Fluent in English
Timeline
Finance manager
EQUATOR ENERGY LIMITED
07.2023 - 08.2024
Financial controller - SBU, Africa
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED.
04.2020 - 05.2023
Finance manager - Kericho BU
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
08.2017 - 04.2020
ERP consultant
POWERGEN RENEWABLE ENERGY LIMITED
03.2017 - 07.2017
Finance manager
SAURUS NETWORKS LIMITED
01.2016 - 02.2017
Chief accountant
MAISHA MABATI MILLS - DEVKI GROUP
11.2014 - 12.2015
Finance manager
MICROSOFT EAST AFRICA
09.2012 - 06.2013
Finance manager
Base Titanium Limited
11.2011 - 08.2012
Finance manager - Kenya BU
IWAY AFRICA LIMITED
05.2007 - 08.2011
Senior accountant
SWIFT GLOBAL KENYA LIMITED
03.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Certified Public Accountant -
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
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