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Kuda Magaya

@kudamagaya

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Results-driven Finance Manager with extensive cross-regional experience.

Qatar

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

I am a results-driven Finance Manager with over 12 years of cross-regional experience in financial management across Qatar and Africa. My expertise encompasses financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and IFRS reporting, enabling me to deliver strategic insights that support executive decision-making. I am CIMA/CGMA qualified and have hands-on experience managing businesses with annual revenues exceeding QAR 450M.

Throughout my career, I have proven my ability to lead finance teams and oversee full financial operations. I have successfully improved reporting efficiency and ensured compliance while leading audit engagements across multiple industries. My technical proficiencies include Power BI, SAP, Oracle, and advanced Excel, which I leverage to deliver insights that drive business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Finance Manager

Current

Al Asmakh Facility Management

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Delivered timely financial statements, board packs, and KPI dashboards to senior management, including management accounts, project P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and financial models. Managed end-to-end period-end closing processes, dynamic financial models to support forecasting and strategic decision-making, and ensured IFRS compliance across all financial reports.

IFRS Financial Reporting Budgeting Financial Modeling SAP Power BI Excel

Assistant Finance Manager

Al Jassra Group

Oct 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Managed financial operations with annual revenues of QAR 250M across multiple divisions. Supervised full monthly and quarterly closings and ensured reporting accuracy and compliance with IFRS.

IFRS Financial Operations Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Financial Modeling SAP

Operations Manager

Douglasdale Dairy

May 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Oversaw depot operations across warehousing and inventory management, with revenues of over ZAR 6M/month, managing budget execution and profitability analysis. Designed and enforced KPIs and SOPs, improving team performance and inventory accuracy.

Operations Management Inventory Management Budgeting KPIs

Senior Financial Accountant

Douglasdale Dairy

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Managed monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations with 100% compliance to deadlines. Prepared and reviewed annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets totaling ZAR 500M, delivering variance reports with executive insights.

CapEx OpEx Financial Accounting Management Accounting Budgeting CAPEX OPEX Financial Modeling IFRS

Financial Accountant

Douglasdale Dairy

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years)

Managed full-cycle accounting and oversaw payroll for 600+ staff. Led budgeting, internal audits, and intercompany reconciliations.

Financial Accounting Payroll Management Budgeting Internal Audit Inter Company Reconciliation

Senior Accountant – Real Estate Division

Al Jazira Group

May 2020 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Managed QAR 60M real estate construction and investment reporting, including ROI and risk evaluation. Supported full-cycle property accounting: budget preparation, AP/AR, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.

Property Accounting Budgeting Financial Reporting GAAP Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

Payroll Accountant

Douglasdale Dairy

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years)

Managed payroll for over 600 staff members, ensuring accurate and timely compensation. Handled all payroll-related reconciliations and compliance.

Payroll Processing Payroll Reconciliation HRIS Compliance Tax Reporting

Group Business Controller

MoreCorp Group

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years)

Oversaw business control functions, ensuring financial processes aligned with strategic objectives. Provided key insights for business performance improvement.

Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Performance Management Reporting Process Improvement

Group Financial Controller

MoreCorp Group

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years)

Managed the financial control activities across the group, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. Led financial process improvements and internal audits.

Financial Control Compliance Financial Reporting Internal Audit Process Improvement Budgeting

Accounts & Finance Administrator

MoreCorp Group

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years)

Provided administrative support to the accounts and finance department. Assisted with reconciliations, data entry, and general financial tasks.

Data Entry Reconciliations Office Administration Record keeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Management Accounting

Achieved the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. This certification demonstrates expertise in management accounting, financial strategy, and business leadership.

University of Pretoria

BCom (Hons) Financial Management Sciences, Financial Management Sciences

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors in Financial Management Sciences. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and practices.