Kennedy Ndoro
Financial Strategist
Midrand
Summary
Advantageous Financial strategist with 20 years of experience in FMCG sector. Adept at increasing business profitability through detail-oriented management. Committed to setting and meeting big-picture goals through day-to-day efficiency thereby turning success into significance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Partner
Opulent Emblems
Midrand
01.2020 - Current
- Manage and direct the company toward its primary goals and objectives.
- Oversee the ongoing operations of all divisions in the company
- Control budgets and optimize expenses by reworking schedules, operations standards and workflow that reduce operating costs.
- Design strategy and set goals which have increased revenue by 200%.
- Ensure employees are motivated and productive.
- Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
- I Review the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the company's objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
- I ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
- I negotiates with other companies regarding actions such as mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures.
- I serve as the company's representative to the board of directors, shareholders, employees, customers, the government, and the public.
- Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
- Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
- Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations
General Manager
Protobac Tobacco Company
Eastlondon
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Finance Executive Officer
Pacific Cigarettes Company
Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively as I was the project lead for the M&A that saw the birth of this company and increased shareholder value.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Organized due diligence in preparation for sale of business unit.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
Finance Manager
Savanna Tobacco
Harare
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
Management Accountant
Simbisa Brands
Harare
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Monitored company sales, spending and budgets.
- Performed financial administration for over 140 branches across the country.
- Identified past financial trends, performed risk management and predicted future outcomes and needs.
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
- Generated and compiled internal audits.
- Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
- Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.
- Assisted company leaders with financial decisions.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Treasury & Investment Accountant
Innscor Africa Limited
Port Lous & Harare
02.2004 - 08.2023
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Tracking, maintaining, and overseeing the daily movement of money in and out of a business' banking accounts.
- Conducted research on investment opportunities to define risk and return profiles.
- Created investment capital with Mergers & Acquisitions being the default regular task.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNISA
Johanesburg 01.2010 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Strategic Management & Corporate Governance
Midlands State University
Gweru,Zimbabwe 01.2020 - 09.2022
No Degree - Accounting,Taxation & Auditing
CIBA Chartered Institute of Business Accountants
Johannesburg,South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Intergrated Management Systems
Standards Association of Zimbabwe SAZ
HARARE 04.2001 -
Ph.D. - Development Finance
Stellenborsh University
Capetown 08.2023 - Current
No Degree - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial strategist
Problem solver & leader
Product & project management
Effective communicator
Operation management
Change champion
Mergers & acquisitions
Analytical
Gym & Chess fanatic
I am an exercise and fitness enthusiast who spends a lot of time at the gym.
I have also studied chess a lot and improved at the game
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Ph.D. - Development Finance
Stellenborsh University
08.2023 - Current
General Manager
Protobac Tobacco Company
01.2022 - 08.2023
Managing Partner
Opulent Emblems
01.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Strategic Management & Corporate Governance
Midlands State University
01.2020 - 09.2022
Finance Executive Officer
Pacific Cigarettes Company
01.2016 - 01.2020
Finance Manager
Savanna Tobacco
09.2014 - 12.2017
Management Accountant
Simbisa Brands
06.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
UNISA
01.2010 - 10.2014
Treasury & Investment Accountant
Innscor Africa Limited
02.2004 - 08.2023
No Degree - Accounting,Taxation & Auditing
CIBA Chartered Institute of Business Accountants
04.2001 -
No Degree - Intergrated Management Systems
Standards Association of Zimbabwe SAZ
04.2001 -
No Degree - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2001 -