SIMON MAIGUA NDUNGU
Aberdeen,Aberdeen City
Summary
Financial Management Professional experienced in financial management, management accounting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Delivered financial sustainability and operational effectiveness through strong analytical capabilities and business management acumen. Committed to driving strategic growth in food, agriculture, and agribusiness sectors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
Hill Park Herbs and Spices Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2026
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to support management decision-making.
- Monitored expenditure against approved budgets, analysed production costs and identified opportunities to reduce unnecessary expenses.
- Managed financial resources, accounting activities, administrative systems, and operational support functions to ensure efficient organisational operations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, expenditure approvals and financial control procedures.
- Monitored daily, monthly and seasonal cash flows to support business operations and financial planning.
- Maintained banking relationships and prepared bank reconciliation statements.
- Coordinated internal and external audits, implemented audit recommendations, and ensured compliance with tax and statutory regulations.
- Developed production budgets and financial forecasts for different products and projects.
- Supervised payroll preparation and ensured timely staff payments.
Deputy Manager – Finance
ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Ltd
Nairobi
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Prepared management accounts and financial statements to provide accurate information for management decisions.
- Prepared annual budgets, financial projections, cash-flow forecasts and capital expenditure budgets to support financial planning.
- Delivered financial information for operational planning, enabling effective expenditure monitoring and informed management decision-making.
- Supported the implementation of financial controls and procedures to improve accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured compliance with statutory financial obligations, facilitating timely tax payments to the Kenya Revenue Authority, monthly levies and quarterly returns.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, enhancing financial accuracy and accountability.
- Liaised with internal and external auditors, supported audit processes and followed up on recommendations.
- Maintained debtors' and creditors' subsidiary ledgers and the fixed asset register.
Education
MSc - International Food and Agribusiness
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Scotland, United Kingdom10-2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, KenyaBachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Strathmore University
Nairobi, KenyaCertified Public Accountant (CPA) - Finance and Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Financial management
- Financial analysis
- Management accounting
- Budget preparation
- Production budgeting
- Budget variance analysis
- Cash-flow management
- Ledger reconciliations
- Accounts management
- Fixed asset register maintenance
- Tax compliance
- Audit coordination
- Internal controls
- Financial policies
- Records management
- Operational management
- Payroll coordination
- Resource allocation
- Stakeholder management
- Performance management
- Financial analysis
Timeline
Finance and Administration Manager
Hill Park Herbs and Spices Ltd
01.2025 - 08.2026
Deputy Manager – Finance
ICEA LION Life Assurance Company Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2024
MSc - International Food and Agribusiness
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Strathmore University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Finance and Accounting
Strathmore University