CHELSEA AMING'A

Financial, liquidity, credit management:

• Own end-to-end financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments aligned to evolving business needs.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts within strict 7-day close timelines.
• Develop and maintain rolling weekly cash flow forecasts with disciplined variance tracking to strengthen liquidity visibility.
• Ensure zero unplanned liquidity crises through proactive forecasting and financial control.
• Provide senior management with strategic financial insights to support informed decision-making and long-term planning.
• Support structuring, negotiation, and renewal of bank facilities, guarantees, and credit lines.
• Actively manage debtor collections across local and export clients, improving cash conversion cycle and reducing overdue balances.
• Monitor counterparty exposure including airlines, logistics providers, and input suppliers to mitigate operational and financial risk.
• Track aging balances and implement structured follow-up mechanisms to reduce receivables risk.
• Maintain clear visibility over supplier obligations to optimize working capital without disrupting operations.
• Implement strict cost tracking by farm, crop, customer, and channel to enhance profitability visibility.
• Challenge cost overruns and eliminate unapproved spend through disciplined approval controls.
• Deliver farm-level profitability and margin reporting to support pricing, export planning, and commercial decisions.
• Support cross-functional teams with accurate cost and contribution margin analysis to guide volume and pricing strategies.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial approval frameworks to safeguard company resources.
• Maintain clean audit outcomes supported by strong documentation and audit trails.
• Drive process automation and reporting dashboard development to enhance executive visibility and reduce manual inefficiencies.
• Strengthen communication between finance and operational teams, fostering collaboration and shared accountability for financial performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial goals with overall company objectives and strategic growth priorities.
• Lead and develop the finance team with clear KPIs, performance accountability, and structured professional development.

Strategic Tax & Investment Advisory & Compliance:

• Lead comprehensive tax and investment advisory engagements across banking, insurance, oil & gas, and microfinance sectors, delivering strategic tax planning and compliance solutions that optimize financial performance and cross-border structuring.
• Conduct financial risk assessments and regulatory compliance reviews, identifying exposure areas and strengthening governance frameworks.
• Advise clients on complex transactions including mergers & acquisitions, restructuring initiatives, and cross-border investments, enabling tax efficiency, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate internal control environments and provide actionable recommendations to enhance financial discipline and operational integrity.
• Conduct tax audits and compliance assessments in line with local and international regulatory frameworks, identifying opportunities for investment optimization and sustainable growth.
• Manage complex multi-stakeholder finance and advisory projects from planning through delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budgets, and regulatory standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate engagement between senior management, development partners, and clients across multiple sectors.
• Present strategic advisory insights and policy recommendations to board members and C-suite executives, translating complex financial and tax implications into clear, actionable business decisions.
• Supervise day-to-day engagement operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations while maintaining strong client satisfaction.
• Strengthen client relationships by ensuring proactive communication, timely delivery, and effective resolution of issues.

Financial Audit & Advisory impact:

• Led comprehensive financial audits and assurance engagements across banking, insurance, and development finance entities in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Reviewed complex financial statements and prepared detailed audit reports for board and senior management presentation.
• Assessed internal control frameworks, identified operational and financial risks, and developed strategic recommendations to enhance governance and financial integrity.
• Managed development finance audit projects, evaluating financial sustainability, going-concern assumptions, and risk exposure across diverse institutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional client teams to drive successful completion of complex engagements within strict deadlines.
• Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining high-quality delivery standards.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication, transparency, and timely progress updates.
• Supervised, coached, and mentored junior staff, strengthening technical capacity and ensuring successful execution of multi-sector audit assignments.

Investment Advisory & Due Diligence:

• Conducted comprehensive due diligence assessments for investment clients, providing critical insights for development and strategic investment decisions and risk mitigation strategies
• Evaluated corporate mergers and acquisitions transactions, analyzing financial performance, market positioning, impact potential and growth strategies
• Developed and implemented robust policies and procedures, including comprehensive risk analysis and ESG assessment frameworks and compliance assessments for investment deals

Market Analysis & Strategic Planning:

• Monitored market trends and economic indicators, providing strategic insights to guide client investment strategies and business development initiatives
• Analyzed financial data and evaluated potential investments, developing strategic plans and recommendations to maximize returns and minimize risks

Process Improvement & Advisory Services:

• Designed and implemented comprehensive audit and tax processes, ensuring clients maintained optimal operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Conducted organizational assessments, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategic recommendations that enhanced client operations and performance
• Delivered specialized tax advisory services including compliance reporting and regulatory health checks, ensuring clients remained aligned with evolving tax regulations

Capacity Building & Knowledge Management:

• Supervised and mentored junior staff, providing technical training and professional development that built organizational capabilities
• Published tax newsletters and organized training programs, staying current with regulatory changes and disseminating critical knowledge to clients and internal teams
• Led client meetings and presentations, effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences

Financial Analysis & Advisory:

• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
• Conducted comprehensive business analysis, evaluating operational efficiency, financial performance, and market trends to project future revenues and provide strategic recommendations
• Managed tax compliance services including VAT, rental income, and PAYE filings, ensuring regulatory adherence and optimizing tax positions for clients
• Performed specialized due diligence reviews and tax health checks, identifying potential risks and opportunities for business improvement