Victor Rono

Experience

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  Prime Bank

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

  Junior Officer

  o Basic bank operations,o Calling clients, o Updating clients on their accountso Other office assignmentso Customer service o Receiving chequeso Making transfers, o Preparing and posting demand drafts, foreign and local, o Preparing and posting pay orders, o Contracting and Liquidating Fixed and Call deposits

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  Maestro Properties Limited

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Finance Officer

  o Going through deposit slips of clients to ascertain that payments are done on timeo Marketing a company product that is looking for clients to buy and sell propertyo Maintaining open communication with management and the audit departmento Evaluating and providing reasonable assurance of risk management and control systemso Progressively promote the image and the products of the companyo Understanding current and potential customers needso Developing market strategies and evaluating business readiness in case of an interruption Show less

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  Standard Media Group

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  Team Leader-Returns

  • Lead the returns receiving and recording process of newspapers and magazines from various parts of the country and ensure that they are correctly recorded on a daily basis.• Ensures that the returns process complies with the set policies, controls and procedures and maintain accurate and orderly documentation.• Ensure field team’s compliance with procedures and clear communication of the returns process to our business partners.• Enforce adherence to strict deadlines for the dispatch, receiving and recording of returns.• Update the ERP system daily and provide relevant status reports, analysis and records as required by management• Working with Procurement and Finance Departments to ensure proper returns disposal procedures are followed.• Lead and closely supervise the teams working in the returns Section of the business• Ensure that returns are stored in an orderly manner and maintain control of all returns inventory Show less

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  Maestro Limited

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2019

  Chief Financial Officer

  Accountable for the accounting operations of the company, which includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.Duties Include but not limited:• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly• Process payroll in a timely manner• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis• Maintain the chart of accounts• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions• Issue timely and complete financial statements• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management• Provide for a system of management cost reports• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Show less

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  KCB Bank Group

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Develop and present daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, tracking business performance against targets.• Provide insights and risk analysis to senior management, including the CFO and CCO, to support decision-making.• Lead data mining and reconciliation from multiple databases (SQL, EPBCS Cloud, Bank BI) for performance evaluation.• Coordinate forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.• Prepare ALCO reports, influencing decisions on balance sheet management and asset-liability optimization.• Build automated dashboards for financial reporting and competitor benchmarking.Developed an innovative automation solution at KCB Group for generating and disseminating cost reports across multiple units, significantly reducing turnaround time (TAT) and minimizing errors.Implemented the solution at zero additional cost, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective improvement for the bankRecognized as the 2nd Best Winner of the 2024 Innovation Award for outstanding contributions to operational efficiency and accuracy. Show less 💡 Driving Financial Excellence & Business GrowthI am a highly motivated Finance and Accounting Professional with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, risk management, business performance analysis, and strategic planning. My expertise spans forensic auditing, budgeting, cash flow management, cost optimization, and financial forecasting—helping organizations enhance efficiency and profitability.Currently, I serve as a Business Performance Analyst at KCB Group, where I develop data-driven insights, automate financial reporting, and support strategic decision-making for senior leadership. My ability to leverage advanced analytics tools (Oracle Fusion, SAP, Power BI, SQL, EPBCS Cloud) allows me to optimize financial operations and improve business outcomes.📈 Core Expertise:✔ Financial Reporting & Analysis | Budgeting & Forecasting | Risk & Cost Management✔ Business Intelligence | Financial Modeling | Performance Tracking | Compliance & Auditing✔ Stakeholder Engagement | Strategic Planning | Process Automation🏆 Key Achievements:✅ Developed and automated a cost reporting solution at KCB Group, reducing turnaround time and errors.✅ Recognized as 2nd Best Winner of the 2024 Innovation Award for financial process optimization.✅ Led cost-saving initiatives at Maestro Group, improving profitability.✅ Guest Lecturer at Strathmore University, mentoring entrepreneurs on financial literacy.🎓 Education & Certifications: MBA (Finance) – University of Nairobi BCom (Finance) – Catholic University of Eastern Africa Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), ICPAK Member CFA (Ongoing) – Strathmore University🚀 I am passionate about leveraging financial expertise, data analytics, and automation to drive business success. Let's connect and collaborate!#Finance #Accounting #BusinessPerformance #RiskManagement #FinancialPlanning #DataAnalytics #Leadership Show less

  • Business Performance Analyst

    Oct 2019 - now

  • Business Performance Analyst

    Oct 2019 - Mar 2025