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James Mwangi

@jamesmwangi13

Management consultant at Afrinova Consulting Limited who improved operations and profit margins through strategy implementation.

Kenya

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At Afrinova Consulting Limited, I consulted with business stakeholders on strategy and oversaw the implementation of agreed plans, including budgets and monitoring tools. I also managed project resources and helped drive operational improvements that reduced costs and improved profit margins.

At Meridian Health Group Limited, I oversaw group financial reporting, budgeting, audit preparation, and financial controls. I helped implement Microsoft Dynamic Navision and improved subsidiary profitability through cost management and identifying new revenue streams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Lead Management Consultant

Afrinova Consulting Limited

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Consulted with stakeholders to formulate and implement business strategies, oversaw project management, and drove operational improvements resulting in cost savings and improved profit margins.

Strategy Formulation Strategy Implementation Project Management Budgeting Staff Evaluation Critical Thinking Team Management operational improvements Conflict Resolution Negotiation

Group Finance Manager

Meridian Health Group Limited

Sep 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 3 months)

Oversaw group financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cash and profit planning, and taxation. Implemented Microsoft Dynamic Navision and improved profitability through cost management and strategic partnerships.

Financial Reporting Financial Audit Budgeting Cash Management Profit Planning Taxation Risk Management Microsoft Dynamics NAV Cost Management Strategic Partnerships

Senior Management Accountant

The Nairobi Hospital

Sep 2008 - Aug 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Managed hospital budgeting, management accounting, and financial reporting. Achieved cost reductions, improved reporting efficiency, and provided financial guidance to line managers.

Budgeting Management Accounting Financial Reporting Cost Reduction Financial Analysis Performance Evaluation Team Supervision CAPEX Budgeting Cost Systems

Chief Accountant

Mather & Platt Kenya Limited

Sep 2005 - Aug 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Ensured timely financial reporting, managed tax filings, and supervised finance staff. Resolved outstanding tax issues and produced audited accounts within two months after year end.

Financial Reporting Bookkeeping Tax Compliance Corporation Tax PAYE Withholding Tax Staff Supervision Audit Preparation

Financial Accountant

Tibro Kenya Limited

Jun 2003 - Aug 2005 (2 years 2 months)

Managed accounts payable, reconciliations, and statutory returns. Handled fixed assets schedules and depreciation calculations.

Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Creditors Reconciliation Statutory Returns VAT PAYE NSSF NHIF Fixed Assets Management Depreciation

Country Accountant

Alliance Media Tanzania

Jul 2002 - May 2003 (10 months)

Prepared management accounts, reconciliations, and tax filings. Set up a new finance department and resolved outstanding taxation issues with Tanzania Revenue Authority.

Management Accounting Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance team training Mentorship Audit Preparation