Winnie Meliki
@winniemeliki
I lead regional finance, treasury, FP&A, and commercial decisions across multi-country operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At Biashara Merchant Company, I lead regional finance across FMCG import and distribution operations in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, covering reporting, budgeting, treasury, commercial finance, compliance, and board-level performance commentary. I established finance operations in Uganda and Rwanda, including ERP implementation, banking, statutory registrations, and financial controls.
Across G4S Kenya, Freight Forwarders Kenya, and manufacturing finance roles, I've improved reporting efficiency by 20%+, reduced overhead costs by 5%, cut month-end close time by 30%, and delivered KES 2 million+ in annual savings through vendor-term negotiations. I'm a CPA-K who combines technical accounting, working-capital discipline, and commercial insight while leading finance teams of up to 10 professionals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Biashara Merchant Company SEZ Ltd
Jul 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Lead the finance function across a multi-brand FMCG business with operations in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, FX, commercial finance and statutory compliance while partnering with executive leadership to drive profitability, strengthen controls and support strategic business growth.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Freight Forwarders Kenya Ltd
Feb 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 4 months)
Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable for 100+ suppliers, overseeing invoice processing, reconciliations and payments. Improved payment efficiency through process automation, implemented AP SOPs and KPIs, prepared cash flow forecasts, ensured zero statutory penalties, and strengthened supplier relationships through effective payment management.
Financial Analysis Accountant
G4S KENYA LTD
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Led budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis for a key business division. Developed pricing models supporting bids exceeding KES 500M annually, managed treasury and cash flow, coordinated audits, partnered with cross-functional teams, improved PBT by 5% through cost optimization, and enhanced revenue tracking and fixed asset controls.
General Ledger Accountant
G4S KENYA LTD
May 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Prepared monthly management accounts, managed general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance and fixed assets. Supported treasury and cash flow reporting, improved month-end close by 30%, cleaned legacy GL balances, and strengthened inventory controls through enhanced ERP stock management.
Accountant
Printrite Displays Limited
May 2013 - Apr 2014 (11 months)
Maintained books of accounts, prepared financial reports, managed payroll, statutory compliance, bank reconciliations, supplier payments, billing and collections. Supported external audits, led the transition to electronic payroll payments, assisted in QuickBooks ERP implementation, and improved audit readiness through a structured finance filing system.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Peak Point Consulting
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification ongoing at Peak Point Consulting.
Visions Institute of Professionals
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) from Visions Institute of Professionals, completed in 2017.
Egerton University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Egerton University, Kenya, completed in 2017.
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
Diploma in Business Management from Kenya Institute of Management, completed in 2009.
Institute of Advanced Technology
International Computer Driving License (ICDL), Information Technology
International Computer Driving License (ICDL) from Institute of Advanced Technology.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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