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Rachel Wairimu

@rachelwairimu

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CPA-certified finance leader specializing in FP&A, forecasting, and process improvement.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role focused on FP&A and operational excellence where I can lead forecasting, drive process automation, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve financial performance.

I am a CPA-certified finance professional with over 10 years of experience in financial operations, planning, and budgeting, focused on driving operational excellence and stakeholder coordination.

At South African Airways I developed annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, implemented SAP ERP to improve forecast accuracy by 20%, and led initiatives that increased cash flow efficiency and reduced operational discrepancies by 25%.

I excel at building performance dashboards, automating month-end processes, and presenting financial insights to senior leadership to support capital allocation and strategic decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager

South African Airways

Jul 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 5 months)

Developed and monitored annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, improving forecast accuracy by 20% via SAP-driven models and delivering dashboards that supported executive decision-making and capital allocation.

Budgeting & Forecasting SAP Financial Reporting Month End Close Data Analysis Stakeholder Management

Finance Officer

South African Airways

Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 (5 years 8 months)

Supported budget preparation and variance analysis and reconciled financial data to maintain 100% reporting accuracy, enabling timely supplier payments and improved operational processes.

Reconciliations Accounts Payable Financial Reporting Bank Reconciliation Data Analysis Process Improvement