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Anthony Wandurwa

@anthonywandurwa

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Seasoned finance leader driving strategic planning, controls, and profitability.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead finance transformation, implement strong controls, drive cashflow optimization, mentor teams, and contribute to strategic decision-making in a collaborative, growth-focused organization.

I am a seasoned finance and accounting professional with over a decade of experience delivering financial strategy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across banking, retail, and consulting environments.

In my current role, I manage finance operations, lead month- and year-end closes, design internal controls, and drive cash flow optimization and forecasting to align financial performance with corporate strategy.

Earlier roles in management consulting and trade finance produced measurable results: major cost reductions, improved cash flow visibility, successful system migrations, and enhanced client satisfaction through process redesign and trade finance solutions.

I am committed to continuous improvement, finance technology adoption, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth and robust financial governance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Operations Manager

Current

Xado East Africa Ltd

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Optimized daily finance operations and led month- and year-end close processes to improve reporting accuracy and profitability; implemented controls and automation that enhanced working capital management and supported strategic investments.

Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Financial Modelling Budgeting & Forecasting Process Automation

Management Accountant

Xado East Africa Ltd

Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 8 months)

Executed end-to-end reconciliations and integrated AI-driven finance systems, improving processing efficiency by 20% and reducing operational costs by 15% through cash flow and inventory alignment with sales forecasting.

ERP AI Systems Inventory Management Internal Audit Team Leadership

Senior Associate

NKG & Associates

Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Led restructuring and financial reporting engagements that reduced client operational expenses by 55% and improved cash flow management by 50% through optimized processes and system integrations.

IFRS Trade Finance Financial Modelling Forecasting Process Improvement

Team Leader – Trade Finance

Stanbic Bank

Aug 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Managed trade finance due diligence and reporting, automated reconciliation processes to cut costs 20% and boost productivity 10%, and ran workshops that increased customer satisfaction 40% and sales 15%.

Trade Finance Due Diligence Reconciliations Process Automation Management Reporting Compliance Stakeholder Management

Operations Assistant – Trade Finance

Fina Bank Ltd

Nov 2008 - Jul 2013 (4 years 8 months)

Controlled account reconciliations and CBK reporting, negotiated a trade finance credit line that grew trade volumes 5%, and led system migrations that cut transaction errors over 50%.

Account Reconciliation Trade Finance Risk Management Client Relationship Management Transaction Processing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance

2004 - 2008

Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance completed from September 2004 to October 2008, covering financial management, accounting, and commerce principles.