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Jibran Khalid

@jibrankhalid

I’m a finance and operations specialist driving profitability, audit-ready underwriting, and multi-unit performance across fast-paced environments.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance and operations leadership role where I can own P&L, COGS and margin validation, strengthen credit/underwriting due diligence, and lead cross-functional teams with strict audit compliance.

I’m a results-driven finance specialist and operations professional with over 5 years of experience overseeing high-volume, multi-unit financial environments. I’m known for driving profitability through rigorous P&L oversight, COGS validation, and margin validation while keeping underwriting and credit operations standards consistently audit-ready.

I maintain global underwriting operations standards by performing due diligence, applying risk scoring and identification, and ensuring 100% audit compliance. I combine KYC/AML and public record verification with lender-ready due diligence packages so teams can move confidently and correctly.

In my operations leadership roles, I’ve managed financial integrity across multiple units, optimized cost controls, and confirmed daily transactions to reduce waste and protect margins. I also designed and deployed the first formal operational systems for inventory control, building scalable processes with version control and clear naming conventions.

I enjoy leading cross-functional teams—enhancing execution between front, middle, and back office—while also strengthening human capital through performance standards and staff development. From tender acquisition authoring technical proposals (expanding the footprint by 33%) to audit readiness and contract lifecycle ownership, I bring disciplined structure to fast-moving environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Manager

Current

Under The Swahili Tree Ltd

Oct 2025 - Present (9 months)

Leads logistics and cold-chain integrity for frozen meal distribution while serving as a liaison between production and back-office operations. Manages financial stewardship, operational system implementation, and daily operations, including contract lifecycle management for a multi-channel distribution network.

Cold Chain Logistics Multi Unit Operations Budgeting Risk Scoring Inventory Control Operations Implementation Version Control performance reporting Contract Lifecycle Management Quickbooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams Operations Implementation

Operations Manager

Bean Plant Ltd

Nov 2021 - Oct 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Directed end-to-end financial operations for three high-volume outlets, ensuring credit and risk policy adherence and brand consistency. Improved profitability through COGS validation and daily transaction confirmations, and supported underwriting process execution while leading HR functions and tender acquisition.

COGS Validation Brand Consistency Underwriting HR Operations Performance Management Quickbooks Microsoft Excel

Assistant Manager

Bean Plant Ltd

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 (4 months)

Ensured compliance with safety, health, and hygiene standards and trained staff to deliver high-quality customer service. Managed procurement negotiations, shift scheduling, and staff performance tracking to maintain productivity and service speed.

Safety Staff Training Procurement Shift Scheduling Microsoft Teams Microsoft Excel Safety

Cost Controller (F&B Specialist)

Bean Plant Ltd

Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Managed accounts receivable/payable and payroll processing for multi-unit airport financial records with full accuracy. Performed end-of-month stock takes and variance analysis to identify inventory leakage, supported general ledger and journal entry management, and maintained documentation for internal and statutory audit readiness.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Payroll Processing General Ledger Journal Entries Inventory Stock Takes Inventory Leakage Reduction Audit & Compliance Financial Documentation Quickbooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Teams

Junior Cost Controller & Accountant

Capital Club EA

Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)

Handled high-precision billing and member ledger reconciliations for a private members' club, supporting accounts receivable/payable. Prepared daily financial and sales reports, supported internal audits by maintaining general ledgers to hospitality accounting standards, and assisted with expense and budget tracking and vendor payments.