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FRANCIS OKOTH

@francisotieno

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Finance and operations leader driving financial controls, cash flow, and ERP-enabled growth.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance or operations role where I can lead financial controls, scale systems (ERP), improve cash flow, and drive data-led operational improvements.

I am a results-driven finance, accounting, and operations professional with 5+ years supporting high-growth organizations across agritech, FMCG, and services. I have led end-to-end finance setups, ERP implementations (Odoo 17, QuickBooks, Simba), budgeting and forecasting, audit processes, and cash-flow optimization that supported fundraising and route expansion.

My hands-on approach has delivered measurable results: reducing operating costs by ~20%, supporting USD 300,000+ in seed capital, launching profitable sales routes, and strengthening internal controls to prevent revenue leakage. I prioritize translating financial data into operational decisions and building systems that sustain growth and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager

Taimba Limited

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Led end-to-end finance and operations setup for a scaling agritech business, implemented budgeting and controls that reduced costs ~20% YoY, supported fundraising of USD 300,000+, and enabled KSh 7.5M monthly revenue growth through route expansion.

Financial Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Audit Management

Finance & Accounts Lead

Coco Jambo Gardens

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Managed full-cycle accounting, payroll, and branch financials, introduced budgeting and variance monitoring, supervised 50+ staff, and implemented inventory controls that reduced shrinkage ~40%.

Management Accounting Payroll Compliance Budgeting Team Leadership Tax Compliance Financial Reporting Cost Control

Finance & Administrative Assistant

Indomitable Research & Consultants

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Supported bookkeeping, payroll processing, petty cash and monthly reconciliations, achieving 100% Mpesa and cash reconciliation accuracy over 12 months and assisting with stock reconciliations and reporting.

Bookkeeping Payroll Processing Reconciliations Cash Management Mpesa Reconciliation Management Reporting

Finance Intern

Muhoroni Sugar Company

May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)

Assisted with VAT filings, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and statutory documentation, gaining exposure to large-scale manufacturing finance and compliance frameworks.

Bank Reconciliation Statutory Compliance Manufacturing Finance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Human Capital Institute

Professional Training, Finance

2023 - 2023

Attended a professional training course titled 'Understanding Risk & Reward in Finance' to enhance risk assessment and financial decision-making skills.