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James Mwendwa

@jamesmwendwa

Global Treasury Assistant at M-KOPA implementing Kyriba and automating HSBC payment workflows for global treasury operations.

Kenya

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At M-KOPA, I’m part of the project team integrating Kyriba to centralize global liquidity tracking, bank connectivity, and automated cash positioning. I also implemented and tested automated HSBC payment file workflows.

I formulate liquidity strategies across international operating entities and manage multi-currency FX dealings. My work also includes covenant compliance and reporting for the corporate convertible debt facility.

Using data queries, I architected a supplier classification algorithm to categorize multi-currency vendor patterns and reduce manual reporting cycles. I also manage treasury controls, banking access, and account signatory processes.

Earlier at M-KOPA, I supported finance and payables across three operating entities and helped roll out the corporate Expense Module. My experience also includes accounts payable, reconciliations, tax compliance, and accounting operations at BIBLE SOCIETY OF KENYA and ALLPACKS INDUSTRY LTD.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Global Treasury Assistant

Current

M-KOPA

Jul 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Active project team member steering the end-to-end integration of the Kyriba Treasury Management System (TMS) to centralize global liquidity tracking, bank connectivity, and automated cash positioning. Lead the technical implementation and end-to-end testing of automated HSBC payment file upload workflows, aligning file formats to optimize host-to-host payment execution and eliminate manual interv

Accounts Payable Assistant

M-KOPA

Aug 2018 - Jun 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Served as the dedicated finance and payables assistant for 3 strategic operating entities spanning Kenya, the United Kingdom, and Tanzania. Spearheaded the global implementation and operational rollout of the corporate Expense Module, automating staff advance tracking and compliance protocols.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Account Reconciliation Financial Statement Analysis Cost Optimization Budget variance analysis Management Reporting Accounts Payable (AP)Working Capital Management Supplier Reconciliation Banking Relationship Management Multi Currency Exposure Mitigation

Accounts Payable Volunteer

Bible Society of Kenya

Mar 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Managed the head office petty cash fund and secure corporate safe box operations, upholding maximum security, strict confidentiality, and precise cash disbursement controls. Executed rigorous customer bank receipt reconciliations and assisted with monthly tax obligation filings on i-Tax, focusing heavily on VAT filings and detailed VAT reconciliations.

Cash Management Reconciliations Tax Compliance KRA I Tax VAT Microsoft Dynamics AX Data Entry Budget Tracking Payment Ageing Reports

Accounting & Operations Intern

Allpacks Industry Ltd

Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 (1 month)

Formulated efficiency reports and accounting logs measuring machine run-time data against manufacturing outputs for the corrugated cartons division. Managed end-of-year physical stock-taking operations for key manufacturing raw materials to assist accounting with material asset valuations.

Production Reporting Inventory Control Stock Taking Accounting Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 2, Accounting

Completed Section 2 of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program, focusing on financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, and financial analytics.

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance, with coursework in investment analysis, corporate finance, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and international finance.

Lukenya High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), General Studies

Attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), achieving strong performance in advanced mathematics, sciences, and analytical disciplines.