Faith Musembi - MBA (Finance ) , B COM , CPA K , CIFA K

Experience

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  Ng'ethe & Associates

  Jan 2008 - May 2009

  Accountant

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Prepared PAYE for submission to K. R. A.o Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.o Computed taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.o Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.o Reported to management regarding the finances of establishment.o Established tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.o Developed, maintained, and analyzed budgets, prepared periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Show less

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  Joy V Bhatt & CO, CPA(U)

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

  Senior Auditor

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Examining and controlling vouchers, or proceed with postingo Checking the correct balancing of accounts receivable and payableo Performing bank reconciliations or audits, establishing tax reports o Monitoring the cash situation and make forecasts, Assisting clients on their choice of accounting information system and on handling of informationo Producing monthly statements by making month-end entrieso Planning the operations leading to the auditing of annual accounts o Performing due diligence as per the planning memorandum o Analyzing certain items (e.g. fixed assets, salaries), preparing/conducting the closing of accounts o Preparing the financial statements, comments and recommendationso Completing the audit file, preparing tax statements Show less

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  LABH SINGH HARNAM SINGH LTd

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2019

  Finance Manager

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Collaborating with the executive directors in creating and rolling out the key strategic growth plans, both short term and long term.o Collaborating with the directors to launch the annual budget that is to be shared with individual departments to foster achievement of our overall strategic growth plan.o Structuring favorable sources of funding and re-aligning the facilities to the best interest of the company.o Advising on timely basis on any matters that pertain to cash flow, this calls for appropriate financial planning to avoid lapse in the day to day running of company operations.o Maintaining a healthy / good relationship with the bank and keeping them posted on company performance as and when necessary.o Overseeing the entire department of finance to ensure that the team's work is accurate and done according to the laid down policies and procedures.o Ensuring that the company is operating within the set out legislation, policies and procedures and IFRS principles.o Liaising with directors on very key strategic decisions whose delays would impact negatively on the company's operations.o Keeping the directors informed on matters pertaining to Monthly performance, any deviations from the expected / budgeted results, (Reported at the end of each month).o Ensure that all necessary controls are in place and closely monitored to avoid loss in the company.o Overseeing the company's budgeting process and subsequent capital expenditures. o Approving all payments and ensuring necessary documentation is availed.o Coordinate all external parties such as the creditors and debtors to ensure that their ledgers / balances and any information they require is timely availed and accurate.o Coordinate all external audits and ensure that they are carried out efficiently and feedback given to the directors. (External audits, KRA audits, ISO audits and key customer audits among others). Show less

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  The Hub Karen - A Janus continental Company

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Finance Manager

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Overseeing the entire department of finance to ensure that the team's work is accurate and done according to the laid down policies and procedures.o Overseeing the company's budgeting process and subsequent capital expenditures. o Approving all payments and ensuring necessary documentation is availed.o Coordinate all external audits and ensure that they are carried out efficiently and feedback given to the directors.o Advising on timely basis on any matters that pertain to cash flow, this calls for appropriate financial planning to avoid lapse in the day to day running of company operations.o Ensuring that the company is operating within the set out legislation, policies and procedures and IFRS principles.o Coordinate all external parties such as the creditors, debtors and KRA. o Coordinating with other department heads to ensure they are on truck in regards to set departmental goals all fostering strategic growth plan.o Help come up with appropriate measures to enhance and promote efficiency within the finance department.o Ensure that all necessary controls are in place and closely monitored to avoid loss in the company. Show less

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  Janus Continental Group

  Jan 2022 - now

  Finance Manager

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In charge of the Real Estate Finance function.Part of the commercial team in charge of leasing and driving other revenue generating activities. Responsible for budgeting process, presentation to the board and ensuring the budget is implemented as approved.In charge of Reporting (Monthly reports, Quarterly board packs and Full year financial planning)Ensure proper Adherence to the tax regulations and that taxes are paid within the stipulated timelines. An active member of the leasing committee, ensure that we have favorable rates within the market range when engaging in renewals and closing in new prospects. Responsible for the accurate reporting, forecasts and monitoring of the Real business entities performance.Responsible for financial Analysis and discussing the same with the senior management to facilitate informed decision making.Responsible for cash flow projections & collections. Actively involved with tenants' relations, ensure that they are billed, and collections received within the set terms per their lease. This builds in the cash inflows to ensure OPEX & CAPEX expenditures are funded. Supplier contract management and subsequent renewal when current SLA lapse. Manage suppliers to ensure smooth operation.CAPEX preparation and monitoring of its implementation.Formulate business Models and subsequent implementation. The models assist in giving a clear picture of the respective investment by detailing the CAPEX investment required, pre operating expenses, and the entire proposed business operating scenario. Case based on best case and as well as low case scenario.Sourcing affordable funding for projects. This is from both internal and external sources. Managing internal and external statutory audits.Handling KRA related matters - (IBD claim, any in-depth audits and all other regulatory compliance audits)A champion of internal processes and the gradual improvement of the same. Show less