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Patrick W. — Mid-Level Finance Manager from Kenya

Patrick W.

Mid-Level Finance Manager

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Patrick W. is an experienced Finance Manager with a background in finance management, accounting, and risk review analysis, demonstrated through roles at Highport Merchants LTD, East African Sea Food Ltd, and Sun Africa Hotels Ltd. In the retail and hospitality sectors, he has overseen capital budget development, working capital and asset management, financial reporting, and accounting, focusing on aligning operations with organizational growth objectives. Patrick’s responsibilities have included budget preparation and control, compliance with statutory remittances, payroll management, and implementing cost-control measures. His expertise with ERP systems, including QuickBooks, Sage, and specialized industry software, supports improved financial analysis and reporting. He introduced an online ERP that boosted monthly sales and profitability, managed multiple branches, and supervised finance teams. Patrick holds an MSc in Finance, a BCom in Finance, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Experience

  • Finance Manager

    Highport Merchants LTD · 2016 — Present
    Oversees development and monitoring of the capital budget, ensuring the fixed asset register is consistently up to date and properly managed. Provides support for annual and quarterly budget preparation, forecasting, budget control, and financial reporting. Manages various aspects of accounting including transaction monitoring, reconciliations, and budgeting with a focus on maximizing business and cash flow performance. Prepares financial reports on weekly, monthly, and annual schedules. Regularly reviews procurement processes and supervises inventory management. Coordinates timely payroll processing, payment of salaries and wages, and statutory deductions. Controls expenditure to remain within budget allocations and available funding. Analyzes management and enterprise risks, implementing mitigation strategies. Provides management with updates on market trends that influence pricing and profitability. Monitors sales and profits, analyzing and interpreting financial information and managing budgets and expenses. Oversees personnel in the finance department, monitors workloads, and supervises departmental work, ensuring objectives are met. Maintains oversight of operating costs through comparison of standard costs to actuals and offers recommendations. Develops and implements marketing strategy to drive sales, engages with customers to handle and resolve complaints, conducts facility inspections for adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Accountant

    East African Sea Food Ltd · 2012 — 2016
    Handled accounting responsibilities in the seafood industry, utilizing financial reporting and accounting procedures as required by company standards.
  • Accountant (HOSPITALITY)

    Sun Africa Hotels Ltd · 2011 — 2011
    Carried out accounting duties within the hospitality sector, applying established hospitality finance processes in daily operations.
  • Cashier/Accountant

    Muinya Enterprises Ltd
    Performed cashier and accounting tasks, ensuring financial transactions and records were maintained according to company procedures.

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Education

  • Masters of Science in Finance
    University of Nairobi · 2015 — 2019
  • Bachelors of Commerce, Finance
    The Catholic University of Eastern Africa · 2012 — 2013

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