Commercial Finance ManagerCommercial Finance Manager
Samuel
$5,000
per month
($28/hour)
Profile Description
Senior finance leader with 13+ years driving commercial performance in high-volume corporate environments (KES 1.5B+ revenue). Specialist track record in tax dispute resolution. I reduced KES 107M tax exposure to KES 1M and generated KES 113M through treasury optimization. Combines hands-on financial control and IFRS-compliant reporting with strategic commercial partnering at EXCO and Board level. Proven ability to build and lead finance teams, implement ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365), and...
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Work Experience
Commercial Finance Manager
Weetabix East Africa Limited
Sep 2023 - Dec 2025
Key Achievements:
Key Responsibilities • Led annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes. • Spearheaded detailed financial analysis and provided actionable insights for strategic decision-making. • Oversaw preparation of monthly management accounts, quarterly and annual financial statements as per IFRS. • Delivered commercial insights on pricing, margins, cost drivers, investment decisions and profitability. • Conducted financial modelling and investment appraisals to support CAPEX and strategic initiatives. • Oversaw treasury operations, including cash forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity management. • Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and internal financial policies. • Coordinated external audits and managed relationships with auditors and regulators. • Designed and strengthened internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risk. • Led, coached, and supervised the finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Key Achievements Secured Ksh 11.7M income tax refund and reduced additional tax exposure (import duty and VAT) from Ksh 107M to Ksh 1M. • Generated Ksh 50M (2024) and Ksh 63M (2025) through effective treasury and cash management strategies. • Achieved 20% reduction in operating costs through enhanced budget controls and cost management initiatives. • Accelerated month-end close process, delivering accurate reports by the 3rd working day.
Accounting Supervisor
i engineering Kenya Ltd
Feb 2021 - Aug 2023
Key Achievements:
Key Responsibilities • Led annual budgets and financial forecasts advising executive management on operational performance and revenue projections. • Owned end-to-end delivery of management reports, rolling forecasts and weekly treasury reports to support executive decision-making. • Ensured general ledger integrity through review of postings, reconciliations and monthly closing routines. • Oversaw financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing and statutory filing for VAT, PAYE and other obligations. • Coordinated statutory audits, liaised with auditors, regulators and tax advisors. Key Achievements • Successfully vacated a Ksh 1.8M VAT assessment through effective tax dispute resolution. • Improved cash flow predictability through enhanced treasury reporting and controls. • Led ERP migration from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365. • Developed fuel recovery initiatives to reduce losses.