Moses Ndombi Osolika
Accounting And Finance
Nairobi
Summary
Moses is a multi-skilled seasoned professional (Finance, Audit, Operations, Project & Strategy Management as well as ERP implementation and data management) with experience in executing team-driven strategies and process improvements to enhance financial viability, meet shareholder return, increase revenue growth, operational efficiency, business strategy & performance, financial reporting, and regional expansion. Moses also has a rich mix of expertise in designing and managing the installation and implementation of financial management information systems, developing, and implementing financial policies and procedures, developing, and monitoring budgets, costing of logistics, engineering projects, removals, warehousing, clearing, and forwarding services as well as super user excel analytical skills.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Experienced with financial analysis, budget management, and strategic planning. Utilizes financial data to drive business decisions and optimize operations. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management essential for maintaining financial integrity.
Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Finance Manager/ Management Accountant
DB SCHENKER LTD
12.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: DB SCHENKER, (https://www.dbschenker.com) is a global and leading German logistics company owned by Deutsche Bahn and headquartered in Essen Germany. The global and regional structure operation is characterized like a matrix with local administrative reporting to the country CFO and regional reporting to the head of regional reporting and management accounting.
- Finance Manager for Kenya and East Africa providing reporting, analysis, and support services. Finance and Strategy thought partner to the leadership team. Scope: 4 East African countries, 6 site locations, Revenue of $30m, responsible for 2 FTE + 3 Contracted Staff.
- Strategy development & Planning: Develop financial Strategic Plan for the 3, 5- and 10-year Business Plans, Business Reviews, and performance tracking for the Sub-Saharan and Africa regions.
- Lead Kenya/Uganda reporting preparation/modeling, justifying project returns, ensuring compliance profit margins, and cost control.
- Supporting investment management and Business Case development for expansion Projects including production and review of rolling forecasts of revenue and cost and preparing management reports and briefs.
- Budgeting & Performance Tracking: Budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis on performance and profitability of business units, business segments, business development managers, products, and customers to support decision-making. Lead budgeting and forecasting process within the region
- End to end Commercial and Operations business partnering. Provide direction to the business at an operational and management level regarding Strategy and targets.
- Identify potential risks, levels, and potential mitigations in line with each country’s statutory laws and geopolitical realities.
- Support business and company management in decision-making activities, provide analysis, forecasts/plans, recommendations, and expertise for process and cost optimization, including pre and post-evaluations of investments.
- Support Commercial Strategy development for business development managers’ performance product development and performance tracking.
- Financial Strategy: Work with the leadership team to establish, implement, and oversee the long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies of the organization, financial strategy development for all new investments/business/markets, including funding.
- Thought leader on the latest trends in financial accounting and sharing learning with the finance team and management where appropriate.
- Maintaining debtors’ and creditors’ performance and addresses database, including screening, and vetting for business partner performance and compliance.
- Analyzing past performance and current performance to chart tactical responses and align to strategic goals.
- Verifying authorizing and releasing payments in the CITIDIRECT banking system, and KCB payroll system
Finance & Administration Manager
Egis Kenya Limited
09.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided leadership and support for all company financial and administrative management, operations, and reporting, including budgeting and budgetary control, cash flow and treasury management, payroll and related statutory matters and statutory reporting to the various stakeholders, internal controls, audit, and tax management.
- Directed and managed the project budget in accordance with the approved budgets and monitored the expenditures on an ongoing basis.
- Responsible for providing financial analysis in financial management for the organization.
- Member of the Kenya country program senior leadership team.
- He provides leadership to the Finance and Administration team and Performance Management to Kenya country Finance Officers, Administrative Officers, Procurement Officers, and Project Administrators.
- Coordinated and prepared cost proposals for new business development (was cost lead for major proposals) and was responsible for overall annual program budgeting and assisted as needed in preparing budgets for specific program activities.
- Monitored overall Kenya program expenditures against budget, including quarterly budget reviews, worked closely with the global/regional Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in monitoring the Kenya overhead budget and burn rates and kept Egis HQ, the Country Leader and the Senior Leadership Team informed of the overall financial status.
Cluster Financial Controller
Dal Petroleum Limited
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Commercial Business Performance (on agreed financial & business KPIS), financial analysis, forecasting, business & factory controlling, Accounting, planning, budgeting, financial (external & internal) reporting, accounting, tax, and overall financial management. Responsible for information technology and sourcing.
Finance & Administration Manager
Kenya Airways Limited
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process, and organizational planning
- Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT, and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
- Oversee overall administrative and financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
- Development and management of the organization’s budget in coordination with the management team
- Invoicing to funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service
- Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits
- Disbursement of cheques for organizations expenses
- Organization of fiscal and administrative documents
- Regular meetings with Managing Director around fiscal planning and administrative issues
- Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of the organization's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.
- Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting and monitoring cash flow.
Regional Station Finance & Accounting Manager
Kenya Airways Limited
01.2001 - 12.2005
- I managed the entire Finance and Accounting functions for the region consisting of Mombasa, Malindi, and Lamu stations that included four Kenya Airways direct sales points; three airports, and a total of 50 IATA-accredited agents. As the administrative deputy to the area manager introduced me to general management, tactical planning, and overseeing daily multi-departmental activities and operations challenges.
- Supervisor Cargo & Mail Revenue- Kenya Airways Limited Nairobi 1999-2000
- Supervisor Sales Accounting, Revenue Accounting Division- Kenya Airways Limited Nairobi 1999
- Accounts Assistant, Management Accounting Division- Kenya Airways Limited Nairobi 1997-1998
- Graduate Management Trainee, 1996- Kenya Airways Limited Nairobi; Working in a predominantly sales-oriented department exposed me to challenges between the policies of finance and sales and sharpened my negotiating and selling skills
Education
MBA -
Kenyatta University
BA - Economics
University of Nairobi
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
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Starehe Boys’ Centre and School
Skills
Financial management
Certification
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K).- Strathmore University
References
- CPA Daniel, Mogere Agora, Financial Controller, daniel.mogere@yahoo.com, 0700 239 961, Schenker Ltd
- CPA Samuel, Odoyo, Head of Station Accounting– Now CFO, sodoyo@yahoo.com, 0722 227 963, Kenya Pipeline Ltd, Former Boss, Nairobi
- Cellonia, Ajode, Human Resource Manager, cajode2014@gmail.com, 0734 287 845, Egis Kenya
OTHER NOTABLE TRAINING
- Microsoft Excel Super User Skills
- St. Johns First Aid Certificate -Emergency and Response
- Certified Fire Marshall
- Chairman Board Of Pension Trustees
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Member Quality Management Systems Board
- Business Presentation Skills Course – Hawkings and Associates
- Accounting and Financial Practices Course – Askim Consultants
- Effective Communication Workshop – Corporate Management Institute
- Industrial Relations Course – Corporate Management Institute
- Time Management Course –Corporate Management Institute
- Supervisory Skills Development Course –Corporate Management Institute
- Project Management – British Council
- Networking and Impact – British Council
- Business Writing Skills – British Council
- Kenya Airways QMS Certification Lead
Timeline
Finance Manager/ Management Accountant
DB SCHENKER LTD
12.2015 - Current
Finance & Administration Manager
Egis Kenya Limited
09.2013 - 11.2017
Cluster Financial Controller
Dal Petroleum Limited
01.2011 - 08.2013
Finance & Administration Manager
Kenya Airways Limited
02.2006 - 12.2010
Regional Station Finance & Accounting Manager
Kenya Airways Limited
01.2001 - 12.2005
BA - Economics
University of Nairobi
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
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Starehe Boys’ Centre and School
MBA -
Kenyatta University