fredrick odera
@fredrickodera
I strengthen manufacturing finance through reporting, liquidity planning, costing, and financial controls.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Image First Limited, I lead finance operations, cash-flow planning, budgeting, reporting, and controls while partnering with the Finance Director and CEO on strategic decisions. I supervise a team of six and negotiated and managed debt and working-capital facilities exceeding KES 55 million.
Over 10+ years in manufacturing finance at Image First Limited and Manchester Outfitters, I've improved working-capital efficiency by 25%, reduced budget variances, and built rolling cash-flow forecasts with over 95% accuracy. I bring hands-on experience in product and import costing, inventory valuation, treasury, statutory compliance, ERP optimisation, and management reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Image First Limited
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provide financial leadership and operational support across the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director, CEO and other business leaders to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls and support sound business decisions.
Accountant
Manchester Outfitters Limited
Jan 2019 - Apr 2024 (5 years 3 months)
Prepared annual budgets, forecasts and expenditure reports for multiple departments, contributing to a 15% reduction in budget variances. Managed treasury activities involving cash holdings of more than KES 100 million, including liquidity management, foreign-exchange exposure, interest-rate negotiations and term-deposit placements.
Accounts Assistant
Manchester Outfitters Limited
Apr 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Processed an average of 300+ supplier invoices, banking transactions and journal entries per month through SAP. Supported Accounts Receivable activities for more than 120 corporate customer accounts, including invoicing, collections, payment allocation and reconciliations.
Intern – Human Resource & Administration Department
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
Dec 2014 - Aug 2015 (8 months)
Internship in the Human Resource and Administration Department.
Intern – Administration Department
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Apr 2013 - Jun 2013 (2 months)
Internship in the Administration Department.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KASNEB
CPA-K, Accounting
CPA-K (Certified Public Accountant, Kenya) with Part II completed and Part III in progress.
Moi University
Bachelor of Science, Strategic Management
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management from Moi University, completed from August 2010 to February 2014.
Kisumu Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2004 - 2008
Grade: B Plain
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from Kisumu Boys High School, completed from 2004 to 2008 with grade B Plain.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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