Faith Katingi

Steering compliance with EU accounting processes

Driving operational performance (quality & efficiency KPIs, AHS) across MU

Steering external international service providers across MU

Initiate and drive improvement and efficiency measures across MU

Harmonize and standardize R2R, P2P & O2C processes across MU for all end-to-end accounting processes.

Support and advise local companies in standard processes.

Support in roll-out of global projects to the European region,

Willingness to learn local accounting standards / software tools and apply them operationally.

Highlights

• Conducted thorough variance analyses on GRIR to identify areas requiring corrective action .
• Kicked off OTC community of experts with monthly meet ups to drive OTC operational efficiency and expertise.
• Conducted technical and analytical reviews of customer deductions to check for accuracy and qualified deductions for KPI management
• Fusion deployment lead for the Nordics – We closed timely with no gaps and smooth transition and adoption of the project to the 4 Mus with continued support to the region.

• Asset administration,
• Group Financial Reporting.
• GE planning and tracking for the business.
• Supply Chain KPI planning, analysis, and tracking.
• Accounts receivable management & Bank administration.
• Maintain relationships - Banking, Auditors & third-party accounting services.

Highlights

Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.

Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.

• .Regular planning, forecasting, reporting and commenting of major Sales Controlling in order to identify risk and opportunities
• Performed ad hoc analyses and deep dives where necessary to understand major deviations.
• Analyzed and reported distributor relevant KPIs (IMS, distributor stock, business drivers.
• Business partner for local sales and digital/e-commerce team, supported informed decision making based on objective information/analyses that showed financial implications
• Provided guidance to sales teams to ensure TTC management compliance, Escalated critical issues and worked on action plans with sales and marketing teams.
• Actively participated in development and roll-out of marketing/sales controlling projects, tools and processes.
• Provided guidance and training and actively contributed to knowledge and practice exchange within marketing and sales controlling communities

• In charge of compliance and process controls on fixed assets, Instalment taxes, Royalties management, general ledger management and customer reviews
• Management of accounting score card on Intercompany, 3rd party, customer credit limit and overdue balances
• Cash flow management on TIS reporting, Hedge planning and FX management.
• Ensure sufficient cash for payroll management, Staff advances and Business processes
• Reporting where I coordinate external and internal audits, Ensure financial statements are signed by financial year close
• Coordinate calendar close on regional and global deadlines, Ensure CIS, TIS, B1 and SAP reconcile and data consistency

• Check on compliance and process controls on the GRIR clearing, KRA compliance, Vendor balance and the accounting score card, Supervising our shared services on accounts payable activities by carrying out routine checks on compliance and adherence to laid out SOPs, Management of the WOC by ensuring all vendor invoices are booked as per monthly statement, payment runs are done as per schedule and payment process outlined, Cash flow management for all payment cycles across all currencies are done in accordance with the payment plan, General ledger management across all including monthly amortizations on prepayments, provisions accruals and gl and cost center verification, Stake holder management ensuring vendor reconciliations are done monthly and ensure that any changes in the resources is actively managed and does not hinder achievement of business objectives, Petty cash management on issuance of cash, correct booking of the expenses and staff advances, Support statutory audits and ensure intercompany reports are done monthly

• Reviewing invoices from suppliers on delivery of goods and services, Posting of invoices into SAP system and making payments upon preparation of reconciliations, Analysis of supplier accounts and preparation of supplier reconciliation to ensure accurate supplier balances and prompt clearance of payments, Preparation of vendor aging, analysis of supplier accounts against budgeted amounts and preparation of variance reports, Resolve invoice discrepancies that arise and correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries, Produce monthly reports to assist in month end closing and financial reporting of Sameer Africa performance, Analysis of staff expense claims and processing payments of the expense claims

• Reviewing that all operations comply with policies and procedures, Assessment of current and emerging key risks related to Sameer's operations and management of these risks, Appraising the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls or other strategies put in place by management, Verifying the accuracy and timelines of financial records that depict income and expenditures, Reviewing the Tendering procedures and contracting of service providers for goods and services, Reviewing the billing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness and that costs are within budgeted amounts, noting significant variances