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Josphat Wambua

Josphat Wambua

Finance Manager

Accounting / Finance

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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About Josphat Wambua:

A dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in finance, operations, and management roles. With extensive experience spanning a broad spectrum of financial responsibilities, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to optimize operations, enhance financial performance, and ensure compliance with established standards. I have successfully managed accounts payable and receivables, facilitated effective debt collection, and maintained strict financial controls. Moreover, I possess strong leadership and team-building skills, including recruiting and training staff, conducting performance reviews, and fostering positive work environments.

My expertise extends to implementing strategic plans to reduce expenses and increase profits, setting credit terms for clients, managing cash flow, and ensuring the accuracy of financial documents. I have also excelled in supervisory roles, overseeing teams to enhance revenue collection and monitor compliance. My academic achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Banking, ongoing pursuit of a Master's in Business Administration, and progress toward CPA certification. My commitment to financial excellence, coupled with my extensive experience, makes me a valuable asset to any organization.

Experience

  • Developed and updated standard operating procedures, managed accounts payable and receivables, ensured compliance standards, controlled expenditures, resolved customer and employee finance queries, implemented cost-reduction strategies, and oversaw contract management.
  • Set credit terms for new clients, managed credit checks, handled payment collections, ensured policy compliance, and managed financial documents for auditing and tax purposes.
  • Directed operations teams, developed standard operating procedures, managed customer relations, controlled expenses, participated in recruitment and training, conducted performance reviews, and built alliances with other organizations.
  • Managed a team to increase revenue collection, liaising with clients for invoice payments, provided financial advice to customers, monitored collection calls, and conducted training and team meetings.
  • Grew the product portfolio, analyzed business operations, prepared financial reports, reviewed and updated financial records, audited transactions, conducted client education, and provided leadership to lending staff for quality loans.

Education

  • Master in Business Administration-Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology: January 2022- To date. 
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Banking) -Chuka University: 2009– September 2013 (Second Class Upper.)
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education-Kaw’ongo Secondary School: 2004-2007. (B+ of 70 Points) 
  • CPA (Part 4)

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