Allan Kitaka
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
As a seasoned finance professional with over 16 years of experience, I am a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK) and a member of CPA, CGA Canada. My expertise spans across financial planning and analysis, project accounting, financial controllership, and supply chain financial management, with a career built on delivering strategic insights and driving financial performance across various sectors including FMCG, fashion retail, and financial services in Africa, Europe, and North America. My leadership style is energetic and results-driven, with a strong focus on optimizing financial processes and achieving sustainable growth. In addition to my professional work, I serve as a voluntary board member, contributing my expertise to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis
Wellington- Altus Private Wealth
2023.12 - Current
- Reporting to the CFO/COO, the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis manages strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, and performance analysis to drive organizational growth and profitability
- This role involves leading financial teams, collaborating across functions, and delivering insights to senior management while ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks.
Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Wellington -Altus Private Wealth
2023.03 - 2023.11
- Reporting directly to the CFO/COO, the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis collaborates closely with senior management to enhance the companyʼs efficiency and profitability by supporting the development of both medium- and long-term financial plans through effective budgeting and forecasting.
Finance Project Implementation Manager
Parian Logistics
2022.12 - 2023.02
- Parian Logistics provides shared business services including Finance and Accounting, IT, Marketing, Real Estate , Logistics and Distribution to a group of privately -held Canadian retail companies including: Warehouse One,Bootlegger,Rickʼs, Cleo, Suzanneʼs and Urban Barn
- This consulting role reported to Vice President Finance and managed the day to day aspects of the companyʼs D365 Finance and Operations project implementation.
EABL Group Financial Controller
Global shared services-Diageo PLC- Central Europe
2020.03 - 2022.07
- The role works across multiple entities with diverse operations( Local Markets in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, shared services in India, Manilla and Budapest)
- The role manages responsibilities through a team of Financial controllers, BPM Leads and Financial analysts
- The role's specific responsibilities are business performance management, cash flow management, custodian of controls, lead for external audits by PWC as well as managing holding company accounting and supporting quality and timely statutory reporting
- The role also oversees shared services activities in India related to Source to pay(STP), Source to Cash(STC), Tax COE-( Centre of Excellence) and Statutory COE in Budapest.
EABL Group Head of Supply Finance
East African Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2017.07 - 2020.02
- Driving performance management in Supply across Cost of goods sold, Inventory and CAPEX, ensuring transparency, accuracy and delivery of targets as well ensuring that systematic KPI improvements are linked to cost of goods sold performance
Head of Commercial Finance
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2015.04 - 2017.06
- The role owns the development and roll-out of financial processes focused on excellence in pricing strategy, efficiency and effectiveness through Advertisement and Promotion management as well as providing financial and commercial input to Investments and resource allocation decisions, including pre and post evaluation of all major projects and business initiatives.
Financial Planning and Reporting Manager
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo PLC-UK
2013.09 - 2015.03
- The role was responsible for the preparation of financial statements, ensuring that all matters relating to financial accounting and reporting ,taxation, general ledger management and regulatory reporting are undertaken in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Financial planning and reporting Lead
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2010.08 - 2013.08
- The role was responsible for full magnitude reporting, preparation of monthly operating reports, financial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash) and well brand profitability reporting and variance analysis.
Advertising and Promotions Analyst
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2008.01 - 2010.07
- The role was responsible for accrual accounting and complying with month end close requirements, as well as supporting production of monthly BPM reports analyzing A&P spend.
Education
Member of CPA -
Manitoba
Canada01.2019
Fellow of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants -
ACCA
United Kingdoim01.2011
Bachelors of Science in Accounting And Finance -
Kyambogo University
Uganda01.2006
Skills
- Leadership and Management
- Financial Analysis and Modelling
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Capital Budgeting and Appraisal
- Strategic Planning
References
References available on request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Associate Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis
Wellington- Altus Private Wealth
2023.12 - Current
Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Wellington -Altus Private Wealth
2023.03 - 2023.11
Finance Project Implementation Manager
Parian Logistics
2022.12 - 2023.02
EABL Group Financial Controller
Global shared services-Diageo PLC- Central Europe
2020.03 - 2022.07
EABL Group Head of Supply Finance
East African Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2017.07 - 2020.02
Head of Commercial Finance
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2015.04 - 2017.06
Financial Planning and Reporting Manager
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo PLC-UK
2013.09 - 2015.03
Financial planning and reporting Lead
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2010.08 - 2013.08
Advertising and Promotions Analyst
Uganda Breweries Limited- A subsidiary of Diageo UK PLC
2008.01 - 2010.07
Member of CPA -
Manitoba
Fellow of Association of Certified Chartered Accountants -
ACCA
Bachelors of Science in Accounting And Finance -
Kyambogo University
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