Cedric muindi Kimeu
Phone: +254722876162
- Sector:
- Accounting and Finance
- Profile Created:
- 3 weeks ago
About me
Certified Public Accountant with over 16 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, and accounting. Proven expertise in [specific achievements, e.g., improving cash flow, reducing operational costs, streamlining reporting]. Adept at providing strategic financial leadership in [industries you’ve worked in, e.g., health sector, ICT]. Currently seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to organizational success in [target role, e.g., financial management, treasury. My hands- on experience in using HR Payroll systems like Bamboo HR and Workday, combined with my fintech industry background, makes me well-suited to manage and execute digital payments, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance across multiple African countries.
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Experience
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Faru Group 2022 - Present
Senior Finance Consultant
Conduct weekly cash flow reviews to ensure accurate capture of project revenues, costs, and operational expenses. Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports with actual vs budget analysis to support informed decision-making. Oversee the trial balance, review all general ledger postings, and conduct in-depth monthly balance sheet reviews. Manage project budgets and disbursements and provide variance analysis for profitability assessment. Lead annual external audit activities and finance policy development to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Assist in preparing, manage and review set annual budgets. Ensure compliance with tax regulations, manage relationships with tax authorities. Develop financial models and analyses, dashboard reports to support strategic initiatives. Drive risk management strategies and ensure adherence to finance processes. Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations.
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Fintech Kenya Limited 2010 - 2022
Financial Accountant
Implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, improving financial reporting efficiency. Managed general ledger structure, ensuring accurate month-end journal postings and reconciliations. Developed financial models and dashboards, providing key insights for management decisions. Ensured compliance with statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax filings. Led payroll reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Optimized cost controls, reducing unnecessary expenses by 15% through improved procurement processes. Facilitated external audits, preparing audit schedules and documentation for compliance reviews..
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Fintech Kenya Limited 2007 - 2010
Accountant
Reconciled accounts and ensured accurate postings for month-end closing, maintaining financial integrity. Managed supplier relationships and processed statutory payments, ensuring timely and accurate transactions. Produced weekly reports to track debtors and creditors, promptly addressing any issues. Developed a comprehensive report system indicating PP payments, bank refunds, and variances, enhancing financial transparency. Established a weekly reporting system for debtors and creditors, improving financial oversight and management. Implemented an efficient reporting system for tracking payments and variances, streamlining financial operations. Reduced billing delays, ensuring all billings were completed by the 5th of each month, improving cash flow and financial planning.
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Fintech Kenya Limited 2006 - 2007
Accounts Assistant
Prepared payments to suppliers and statutory bodies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Processed invoices, credit, and debit notes with minimal errors, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. Managed petty cash, handled invoices, and ensured prompt payments to suppliers. Implemented electronic tax register (ETR) applications, reducing errors and enhancing compliance with tax regulations. Maintained strict budget discipline for petty cash disbursements, optimizing fund utilization. Successfully implemented a T+1 posting policy to prevent backlog, ensuring efficient financial operations. Gained proficiency in major accounting software applications within three months, improving overall productivity. Executed the ETR application in accordance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations, enhancing tax compliance. Streamlined posting processes, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of financial records.