petermutuku2050

Duties and responsibilities • Conducting cost analysis and pricing by analyzing costs and determining optimal pricing strategies to ensure profitability and competitiveness in the market. • Forecasting monthly, quarterly, and annual results and timely submitting statutory returns (VAT, WHT, PAYE, NSSF, NITA, and others) also predicting financial outcomes and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to regulatory authorities for compliance. • Preparing, executing, and administering payroll processes, including calculating employee salaries, deductions, and benefits. • Ensuring supplier invoices are received and booked in the right period by verifying and recording supplier invoices promptly and accurately to maintain accurate financial records. • Following up with suppliers regarding pending goods through Communicating with suppliers to track and expedite the delivery of pending goods or services. • Processing and properly classifying all invoices in QuickBooks by Recording and categorizing all invoices in the accounting system to maintain accurate and organized financial records. • Managing the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, maintaining accurate records, and reconciling balances regularly to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Establishing and implementing controls and policies to safeguard assets, ensure compliance with regulations, and mitigate financial risks. • Providing financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to assist management in making informed strategic decisions related to investments, budgets, and cost management. • Managing cash flow by monitoring and forecasting cash inflows and outflows, optimizing working capital, and ensuring sufficient liquidity for day-to-day operations and financial obligations. • Generating accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Presenting financial information to management and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making. • Collaborating with department heads to develop budgets, tracking actual performance against budgeted targets, and providing analysis and recommendations to improve financial performance and meet strategic goals. Key achievements • Helped the Directors into full implementation and functionality of the ZALIKA TEA brand. • Adherence and implementation of HACCP & GMP Procedures for ISO Certification.

• Oversaw and ensured that all accounting processes and internal audits adhered to relevant financial regulations and standards to maintain compliance. • Conducted financial forecasting to predict future results and promptly submitted statutory returns, such as VAT, WHT, PAYE, NSSF, NITA, to regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance. • Reviewed and made decisions on proposed budgets, considering financial goals and constraints, to effectively allocate resources and support strategic objectives. • Provided guidance, direction, and oversight to a team of professionals in the Accounts and Human Resource department, ensuring efficient workflow and effective performance. • Identified and assessed financial risks, implemented risk mitigation strategies, and monitored risk exposure to safeguard the organization's financial well-being. • Analyzed investment opportunities, assessed risks and returns, and made informed decisions on investment options to optimize the organization's financial portfolio. • Planned and allocated financial resources effectively, managed cash flows to ensure sufficient liquidity, and optimized the utilization of funds for operational needs and strategic initiatives. • Analyzed financial statements, conducted profit and cost analysis to identify areas of improvement, and implemented measures to enhance profitability and cost efficiency. • Designed and implemented robust internal control procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, ensure accuracy of financial records, and maintain compliance with policies and regulations. • Established and maintained secure procedures and protocols to protect sensitive and confidential financial and HR information, ensuring data privacy and compliance with data protection laws.