Victor Kihara

Managed procurement and export sales of specialty and commercial-grade coffees across East Africa, overseeing annual trade volumes exceeding 4,000 MT and used futures contracts to reduce price exposure by up to 22%. Drove cross-functional strategy execution across operations, quality and trading divisions, improving project delivery timelines by 30% and aligning output with corporate OKRs. Designe

Provided tutoring services in Forex and Stock Trading. Shared knowledge and guided individuals in understanding trading concepts and strategies. Helped students improve their understanding and skills in financial markets.

Oversaw procurement and export operations for Rwanda’s specialty coffee portfolio, managing 2,500+ MT annually and deploying tailored hedging tools to protect against price and currency volatility. Directed strategic company-wide initiatives across trading, finance and operations, accelerating alignment with Sucafina Group’s global performance objectives. Designed and launched sustainability-drive

Managed the end-to-end execution of coffee derivative trades across multiple exchanges, aligning hedge strategies with market movements and internal pricing models. Produced daily risk exposure summaries and trading P&L reports, enabling quicker decision-making by highlighting key profit drivers and volatility triggers. Liaised with traders and analysts across continents to validate position data

Provided consulting services focused on operations. Analyzed existing processes and recommended improvements. Supported the company in optimizing operational efficiency and achieving strategic goals.

Led the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of ERP-linked systems managing procurement, production, inventory and export flows ensuring end-to-end data traceability across 100% of transactions. Developed real-time analytics dashboards for executive leadership, integrating operational and market data to improve trading decisions, supply planning and risk visibility. Standardized data col

Played a key role in monthly financial close cycles by coordinating multi-departmental transaction postings tied to procurement, exports and stock movements, ensuring cut-off accuracy and audit readiness. Supported the reconciliation of bank, supplier and intercompany accounts, identifying systemic discrepancies and contributing to the streamlining of financial controls across multiple currencies

Worked directly with the Managing Director and Head of Strategic Projects to coordinate and execute high-level initiatives spanning stakeholder engagement, sustainability and operational innovation. Led the design and rollout of the Farmer Hub initiative, enabling access to essential agricultural and consumer goods for over 22,000 smallholder farmers through a subsidized distribution model. Develo

Supported business analysis activities within the company. Assisted in various projects and tasks related to operations and strategy. Gained practical experience in a corporate environment.

Supported student life activities and initiatives at the university. Assisted in organizing events and managing student programs. Gained experience in student affairs and administrative tasks.

Grade: First Class Honours

Studied a comprehensive curriculum in International Business and Trade, focusing on global markets, trade policies, and cross-cultural business strategies. Achieved First Class Honours, demonstrating strong academic performance in the program.