geoffrey kuria
@geoffreykuria
Experienced finance and credit professional driving credit management and process improvements.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a diligent finance professional with over 12 years of experience in financial management, credit administration and management, debt management, and team leadership. I have led credit functions, implemented automated invoicing and cash-flow systems, reduced receivables by Kshs 20 million in nine months, and maintained a DSO of 27 days.
I specialize in credit evaluation, collections, policy development and branch performance improvement, and I excel at stakeholder engagement, training teams and harmonizing reporting to strengthen profitability and controls. I seek to leverage my analytical, operational and leadership skills to drive improved processes and sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Credit Controller Manager
Cobra Security Company Limited
Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Led credit and finance functions, implemented credit policies and an automated invoicing system, and reduced receivables by KSh 20 million within nine months while maintaining a DSO of 27 days.
USSenior Credit Officer
Unaitas Sacco
Jan 2016 - Feb 2020 (4 years 1 month)
Managed loan appraisal, portfolio growth and recovery processes, prepared credit reports and budgets, and supervised junior credit officers to maintain portfolio health.
USCredit Officer
Unaitas Sacco
Jul 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 5 months)
Assessed creditworthiness, processed and monitored loans, managed defaults and prepared regular credit reports to support branch lending operations.
USBack Office Clerk
Unaitas Sacco
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 5 months)
Performed back-office postings, general ledger reconciliations and vault custody while implementing operational policies to ensure branch accounting controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKCA University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Grade: Second Class Honors Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Finance, graduating with Second Class Honours Upper Division.
Reward Institute
CPA Part 3, Accounting
2007 - 2008
Completed CPA Part 3 (Sections 5 and 6) coursework toward professional accounting qualification.
Michuki Technical Training Institute
CPA Part 1 & Part 2, Accounting
2005 - 2006
Completed CPA Parts 1 and 2 (Sections 1–4) coursework toward professional accounting qualification.
Gaichanjiru High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
1999 - 2003
Grade: B plain
Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B plain grade.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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