Valentine Mwanza
Nairobi
Summary
With over seven years of experience in the accounting and finance sector, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. My comprehensive skill set includes a strong focus on accounting operations, sales and revenue analysis, forecasting, value chain analysis, cost analysis, and budget development. My keen ability to conduct profitability analysis, cost differential analysis, and performance forecasting allows for pinpointing and leveraging profitable business ventures, ultimately boosting profitability. Throughout my professional journey, I have navigated various dynamic business landscapes, from Shemco Lounge & Restaurant to Premier Food Industries (PEPTANG), and onto the international stages of Yara East Africa and Asia. These experiences have honed my skills and provided a rich blend of hands-on practice and strategic understanding of critical accounting and management operations. Committed to delivering comprehensive business performance reviews and precise financial evaluations that safeguard both liquidity and profitability, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
20
20
Certification
Work History
Management Accountant and Commercial Excellence Lead
Yara East Africa & Asia
01.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive monthly contribution margin P&L statements, pinpointing profitability across products, regions, and individual sales performances, which catalyzed a consistent rise in profit growth.
- Executed detailed analyses of the Weighted Average Report against purchase prices, collaborating with Inventory and Supply Chain teams to secure material cost stability and fortify profit margins.
- Performed ongoing value chain evaluations to unearth cost efficiency opportunities, substantially bolstering competitive advantage and profitability.
- Scrutinized monthly operating expenses in relation to budgets and revenues, identifying variances to discover and exploit cost reduction potentials.
- Designed a sophisticated expense forecasting model to project future trends and operational shifts, enhancing strategic financial decision-making.
- Innovated and advocated for effective pricing strategies through a multi-currency pricing model (UGX, USD, KES), markedly improving the commercial team's profitability and sales volume.
- Worked in tandem with diverse teams to develop and synchronize annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring sales efforts were in line with overarching strategic goals.
- Contributed to quarterly budget reviews, facilitating the strategic redistribution of funds to amplify profitability in key areas.
- Forged a partnership with supply chain and commercial units to introduce a forecasting model, elevating sales forecast precision by 10% and diminishing costs.
- Instituted a dynamic sales dashboard to oversee performance metrics across five regions, enhancing regional sales productivity by 15% and optimizing the distribution of resources.
Credit Controller
Yara East Africa & Asia
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Significantly reduced bad debts to under 10% by strategically monitoring customer accounts and adhering to credit management policies.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through efficient dispute reconciliation and prompt account updates.
- Negotiated flexible payment plans, strengthening long-term client relationships.
- Ensured accurate sales ledger management for prompt resolution of intricate debt cases.
- Assessed and approved extended payment terms and credit limits in strict accordance with company procedures.
- Proficiently managed accounts receivable, ensuring accurate financial operations and streamlined processes.
Accountant Accounts Receivable
Premier Food Industries
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Created and issued invoices while expertly processing credit and debit notes.
- Diligently verified, recorded, and reconciled customer payments, enhancing cash flow.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of aging accounts to facilitate timely resolutions.
Accountant
Shemco Lounge & Restaurant
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Ensured financial accuracy by meticulously recording daily sales, purchases, and expenses.
- Enhanced operational efficiency with the streamlined preparation of daily timesheets.
- Executed comprehensive inventory management and stock-taking for optimal resource allocation.
- Compiled weekly financial statements to effectively monitor profit and expense trends.
- Preserved financial integrity through diligent management and reconciliation of petty cash.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Accounting
Moi University
01.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Butula Boys High School
01.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
ST. Augustine Boy's Boarding School
01.2009
Skills
- Administration of Accounts receivable
- Efficient maintenance of general ledger
- Credit Management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Sales Analysis and Forecasting
- Credit risk assessment
- Integrity/Honesty/Confidentiality
- Ability to learn fast and a team player
- CVP Analysis
- Budget development and Cost Estimation
- Problem Solving
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Value Chain Analysis
- Variance analysis
- Cost accounting
- Profitability analysis
- GAAP
- Decision support
- Management reporting
- Problem-solving
- Excel proficiency
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Accounting records analysis
Accomplishments
- Transformed Uganda's financial outlook, elevating a $1,300,000 loss in 2023 to a remarkable $1,600,000 profit by the end of 2024, earning a spot bonus for exceptional performance.
- Designed and implemented an innovative Excel pricing model, successfully adapted into Power Apps for enhanced profitability analysis by the commercial team across Kenya and Uganda in 2025.
- Resolved all outstanding customer account inquiries, significantly enhancing client relationships, resulting in a tripling of mid-size customer purchases in Uganda since 2022.
- Fostered a culture of cost awareness and fiscal responsibility, achieving a consistent 3% year-over-year reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
Certification
- Customer Success | How to Exceed Your Customers' Expectations - Udemy Jun 2024
- Customer Success | Profit from The Power of Your Customers - Udemy Jun 2024
- Supply Chain - Demand Planning ( Sales Forecasting and S& OP) - Udemy Mar 2024
- Master Scenario Analysis in Excel for Business & Planning Financial Reporting & Analysis - Udemy Feb 2023
- Sales And Gross Profit Variance Analysis - Udemy Feb 2023
- Master Scenario Analysis in Excel for Business & Planning Financial Reporting & Analysis - Udemy Feb 2023
- Sales And Gross Profit Variance Analysis - Udemy Feb 2023
- Maximizing Liquidity and Profitability: Strategic Management of Current Assets in Corporate Finance - Udemy Sep 2024
- Cost Volume Profit Analysis ( CVP)- Managerial Accounting - Udemy Jul 2024
- Financial Reporting & Analysis - Udemy Feb 2024
- Financial Data Modeling - MIND CYPRESS CONSULTANCY SERVICES SL Feb 2021
- QuickBooks: Advanced Bookkeeping Techniques - LinkedIn Aug 2020
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements - LinkedIn Aug 2020
- Cost Accounting- Analyzing Product Profitability - LinkedIn Aug 2020
- Managing And Analyzing Data - Linked In Aug 2020
- Data Analytics for Pricing Analysts in Excel - LinkedIn Sep 2020
- Financial Analysis: Analyzing the Bottom Line with Excel - LinkedIn Sep 2020
- Financial Analysis: Analyzing the Top Line with Excel - LinkedIn Sep 2020
- Critical Thinking - LinkedIn Sep 2020
- Leading With Emotional Intelligence - LinkedIn Sep 2020
- CPA - KASNEB Jul 2024
Timeline
Management Accountant and Commercial Excellence Lead
Yara East Africa & Asia
01.2023 - Current
Credit Controller
Yara East Africa & Asia
01.2021 - 12.2022
Accountant Accounts Receivable
Premier Food Industries
02.2020 - 12.2020
Accountant
Shemco Lounge & Restaurant
03.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Business Management - Accounting
Moi University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Butula Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
ST. Augustine Boy's Boarding School
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