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Sylvia Kabui

@sylviakabui

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Accomplished finance professional with over 10 years of experience.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a leadership role that fosters operational efficiency and supports business growth.

I am an accomplished finance professional with over 10 years of experience in financial management, strategic planning, and compliance. My career has been marked by a proven ability to lead finance teams, optimize budgeting processes, and enhance financial reporting. I have extensive expertise in grant management, cash flow analysis, and ensuring compliance with international financial regulations. My strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities have allowed me to navigate complex financial operations across diverse environments.

In my most recent role as Finance Manager at Gradian Health Systems, I led financial operations for projects with budgets exceeding $2 million, achieving a 25% growth in fiscal performance through strategic planning and effective budgeting. My experience as a Finance Officer at the Jonathan Jackson Foundation further honed my skills in financial tracking and compliance, where I implemented systems that improved reporting efficiency by 80%. I am now seeking to leverage my skills in a leadership role to drive operational efficiency and business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Manager

Gradian Health Systems

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Led financial operations for multiple projects with budgets exceeding $2 million, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines. Increased reserves by 15% through effective budgeting and cost control strategies, and facilitated strategic planning that supported a 25% growth in fiscal performance.

Financial Management Budgeting Cash Flow Analysis Compliance Strategic Planning Cost Control Financial Reporting Team Leadership Risk Management Negotiation

Finance Officer

Jonathan Jackson Foundation

Nov 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Developed financial tracking systems for donor-funded projects, enhancing budgetary control. Administered payroll for over 50 staff, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and donor guidelines, and improved reporting efficiency by 80%.

Financial Control Payroll Administration Compliance Financial Analysis Reporting Cost Accounting Donor Management

Regional Accountant

Frontier Services Group

Feb 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Prepared financial statements for six regional offices, ensuring compliance with IFRS. Managed budgeting processes and led cost-saving measures that reduced expenditures by 8%, while enhancing financial reporting accuracy.

Financial Statements IFRS Budget Management Financial Reporting Financial Control Regional Manager

Accountant / Finance Administrator

Brand Integrated Consulting Ltd

Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Oversaw financial operations managing accounts over $1 million. Enhanced financial systems for scalability, achieving a 40% improvement in response time, and implemented cash flow strategies reducing receivables by 15%.

Financial Operations Account Management Financial Systems Cash Flow Management Regulatory Compliance Operational Management Financial Strategy Reporting Team Coordination IT Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Pinacle Business College

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

2013 - 2013

Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) program, acquiring essential skills in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance.

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance

2008 - 2012

Studied Finance as a major, gaining a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles, investment strategies, and economic analysis.

Institute of Commercial Management

Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies, Media Studies

2007 - 2009

Pursued a Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies, focusing on communication skills and media ethics, which complement financial reporting and stakeholder engagement.