Jaimin Patel
@jaiminpatel2
Seasoned finance executive driving strategic growth, liquidity optimization, and operational finance transformation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance executive with over 34 years' experience across banking, manufacturing and healthcare, focused on strategic growth, treasury optimization and process transformation. I led group-wide planning for six subsidiaries, championed an SAP S/4HANA rollout, structured a central liquidity hub that unlocked USD 10 million, and supported East African expansion with five-year financial modelling delivering sustained revenue growth.
I deliver audit-ready governance and IFRS-compliant reporting while building finance capability through leadership programs and targeted rotations. I have negotiated multi-million credit facilities, tightened credit controls to reduce bad debt, and implemented cost models and process improvements that materially improved margins and operational visibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Chief Financial Officer
Crown Solutions Ltd.
May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Directed group-wide financial planning for six subsidiaries, trimming the monthly close cycle by four days and unlocking USD 10M via a centralized liquidity hub while leading SAP S/4HANA rollout that cut manual reconciliations by one-third.
Finance Manager
Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nov 2006 - Apr 2024 (17 years 5 months)
Managed full-spectrum finance operations delivering 18 consecutive unqualified audits, led 5-year financial modelling that supported 15% YoY revenue growth, and negotiated a KES 300M credit facility to stabilise imports.
Accounts Manager
Cadila Pharmaceuticals (EA) Ltd.
Sep 2005 - Oct 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Oversaw month-end close and statutory compliance using TALLY ERP, improved inventory valuation accuracy and reduced discretionary spending by 5% while shortening receivables cycle by 12 days.
Assistant Manager
Guardian Bank Ltd.
Jul 1999 - Aug 2004 (5 years 1 month)
Managed branch operations and regulatory compliance, led bad-debt recovery initiatives that reduced delinquency and served as Acting Branch Manager (2002–2004) overseeing staff performance and budgeting.
Bank Officer
Trust Bank Ltd.
Aug 1993 - Jul 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Performed core banking functions with focus on foreign exchange and regulatory compliance while participating in internal trainings and branch-level financial controls.
Accountant
Colorama Processing Labs Ltd.
Jan 1991 - Jul 1993 (2 years 6 months)
Handled accounting duties and statutory compliance, supporting month-end close and financial record-keeping for the processing operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Strathmore College
ACCA (Level 2), Accounting
Completed ACCA Level 2 coursework at Strathmore College focusing on professional accounting principles and technical competency development.
Aga Khan Kenya Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Education - Advanced Level, General/Pre-university Studies
Completed Kenya Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with studies preparing for tertiary education and professional qualifications.
Private Overseas Candidate (G.C.E. O-Level)
G.C.E. Ordinary Level, General Secondary Education
Completed General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examinations as a private overseas candidate in Mombasa.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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