Financial Controller Reporting
Resume:
AGAMU AUWOVA BUSAKA
Address: P.O. Box ****, Eldoret
Mobile number: +254-*********
Email: ad5t3f@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
1. Dedicated Financial Controller offering more than 15 years of expertise in financial management. Skillful in leading financial operations such as accounting, reporting and feasibility studies for capital projects and acquisitions. Certified in Financial Accounting and Management.
2. A dedicated Hospitality Manager with over 10 years industry experience in Hotel Management, ready to serve as Hotel General Manager on full-time basis: Capable of identifying operational needs, improving work performance, improving organizational communications, increasing employee motivations, broadening hotel’s market segment and customer base, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
SKILLS IN FINANCE
Financial reviews
Preparing financial statements
Financial data assessments
Financial model building
Financial records management
Financial transactions
Financial administration
Financial budgeting and reporting
Financial oversight
Experience in financial projections
SKILLS AS A MANAGER
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2023-04 to Date
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
MAJLIS MANDA ISLAND RESORT LTD
Duties and Responsibilities
Head of Finance Department, managing and overseeing eight employees
Debtors correspondence
Management of creditors and preparation of their payments
Preparation of monthly reports including financial statements, indicating the performance of all the revenue centers including four bars and three kitchens
Overseeing the preparation of statutory deductions and their payment to various state departments i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, NITA, and HOUSING LEVY
Preparation of annual budgets
Bank Reconciliation Statements
Advising directors on the performance of the company during the presentation of monthly reports
Preparation of Cash flow statements
2023-02 to 04-2023
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
4KENIA TRUST REGISTERED TRUSTEES (Kenya School for Integrated Medicine)
Duties and Responsibilities
Head of Finance Department, taking responsibility for all activities within the Finance Office
Member of the management team and involved in decision-making processes.
Proposal writing for grants as well as searching for grant opportunities.
Ensuring accurate and quarterly reporting, including forecasting of student population projection in liaison with the Marketing Department.
Liaising with the Academic Department to ensure timely exam registration payments with various exam bodies e.g. KNEC.
Ensuring procurement procedures for all College Departments are timely, planning the purchase requests by liaising will all HODs and Management
Preparation of yearly financial reports and liaising with auditors to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
Review work practices and procedures continually for better operational efficiency, financial processes, and controls.
Providing financial advice on planning and analysis for the various College Departments.
Ensure consistent application of the College financial planning processes including monitoring the progress of monthly fee balances.
Providing Financial assistance to students e.g. HELB procedures, fee statements, bursary applications, etc.
Advising on the operational structure of the College in accordance with Government Standards and donor requirements.
Producing and reviewing financial reports, ensuring that expenditure is according to approved contractual budgets.
Identifying funding gaps and recommending best working solutions to Management.
Preparing and presenting financial reports to the College Board
Preparation of Yearly Budgets
2010-08 – 2021-07
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / HOTEL ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER SYNAD PROPERTIES LIMITED AND 661 MANAGEMENT LTD
Duties and Responsibilities as a Financial Controller
Collaborated with the executive team in the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting and analysis.
Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Worked with 4 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Used Opera system and QuickBooks system to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist management in operational planning and key decision making.
Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 80 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
Updated and reviewed financial reporting packages and managed financial reporting processes, including management accounts.
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Completed year-end close processes with effective supervision of financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Organized and maintained 661 Management Ltd and Synad Properties Ltd budget and financial administration.
Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
Developed new payroll system, saving over 4 hours per week for the accounting department
Duties and Responsibilities as an Assistant Manager
Assisted the general manager in her day-to-day operations
Assigned duties to HODs and observed performance to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures
Provided training to staff including HODs
Acted as the hotels public relations director and promoted the property within the hotel industry, local community and trade associations
Monitored guest’s feedback on Trip Advisor, OTAs etc. and hotels guests and restaurant surveys
Received and resolved or assisted the General Manager in resolving guest complaints and service recovery process
Assisted in the selection of hotel staff and completed recruitment paper work
Reviewed employee performance and conducted personnel actions such as disciplinary actions and terminations
Maintained accurate records including cash flow sheets, guest flow limits, Accounts Receivable ageing reports, direct billing etc.
Assisted the general manager during daily morning meetings and conducted HOD meetings in the absence of the General Manager.
Adhered to all franchise and company procedures and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
Ensure full compliance to Hotel operating controls, SOP’s, policies, procedures and service standards.
Assisted in building owner loyalty through proactive communication, setting and managing expectations and delivering solid business results.
Assisted the General Manager in key property issues including capital projects, customer service and refurbishment.
Assisted the General Manager in wage scale surveys and ensured employee wages were followed by the company as per the industry salary guidelines.
Assisted the General Manager to perform daily, weekly and monthly property inspections.
Assisted the General Manager to build strong working relationships and communication with staff, HOD's and other departments to ensure maximum operating effectiveness and fulfillment of special events such as weddings and birthday anniversaries.
Monitored maintenance progress and FF&E (Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment) conditions and provided a status report to General Manager.
Audited on-par stock in all areas to make sure that all required hotel supplies are ordered and stocked in advance of need.
Assisted the General Manager in ensuring hotel staff are provided with uniforms and name tags and upheld property grooming standards.
Ensured effective and timely communications flow with regard to hotel policies and procedures.
Assisted the General Manager in all aspects of business planning.
Responded to audits to ensure continual improvement is achieved.
Performed all other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Management GOLF CLUB COORDINATOR
2009-2010
LEISURE LODGES BEACH AND GOLF RESORT – Diani
Duties and Responsibilities
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Collaborated with management to achieve highest upkeep standards of the golf course.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked closely with Golf Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
EDUCATION
Certified Public Accountant: Part II Section III: Pass: Part II Section IV: Pass - Eldoret Polytechnic – 1998-2000
Certified Public Accountant: - Part I Section I: Pass: Part I Section II: Pass – Private Candidate
– 1998-2000
Dawn to Dusk Enterprises: Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System Grade: Distinction 8 – 1999
Dawn to Dusk Enterprises: Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet) 1 – 1998 Elgon View Commercial College - Kenya Accountants Technician Certificate (KATC): Final Level – Pass; Intermediate Level – Pass – 1997-1998 Nairobi School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Grade C- – 1989-1992 Chemelil Sugar Primary School - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – 54 POINTS – 1980- 1988
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AT LANATANA GALU BEACH
Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting by 30%
Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Set up the accounting systems for both companies i.e. 661 Galu Beach Management Ltd and Synad Properties Ltd which were all trading as Lantana Galu Beach AMBITIONS
To complete my accounting course (CPA-K) and open my own Financial Services Firm HOBBIES
Watching Football and Rugby
Playing Chess
REFEREES
1. Emmanuel Paul Karisa
General Manager Lantana Galu Beach, Diani Mobile: 072*-***-*** Email: ad5t3f@r.postjobfree.com
2. Edward Werukha
Assistant General Manager Aa Lodges Amboseli
P.O. Box 511**-***** Nairobi Tel: 072*-***-***
Email: ad5t3f@r.postjobfree.com
3. Henri Baronet
Leisure Golf Club P.O. BOX 83483 Mombasa-Diani Mobile 072*-***-*** Email: ad5t3f@r.postjobfree.com
4. Wycliffe Makori
Barclays Bank P.O. Box 901**-***** Mombasa – Mobile 072*-***-*** Email: ad5t3f@r.postjobfree.com
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