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MYLES SIFA FONDO

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

A highly proficient, effective and experienced leader in Finance, Operations and Business Development with a vast experience in Accounts Receivables, Business Strategy, Leadership and Operations of an organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager- Business Development

Lori Systems Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensure that management is constantly appraised of the business acquisition activities, market opportunities, status, trends and business developments
  • Develop strategies to realize commercial opportunities and minimize risks to the business
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the Transport Unit's portfolio and working knowledge of competitor products/services
  • Identify new market opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business proposal that secures new deals, contracts and long-term relationships
  • Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, community organizations, regulatory bodies etc.

Manager- Accounts Receivables

Lori Systems Limited
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Develop and review credit risk management policies and procedures to guide company decision making
  • Evaluate the financial performance of new clients and credit risk exposure based on a variety of factors to help determine an appropriate risk score and advise the business development team
  • Monitor, evaluate and report on credit limits of existing clients, and advise on any new exposures by clients and adequately provide for any expected bad debts
  • Manage clients credit and ensure that any exposure is adequately mitigated for; including stopping trade with the client, issuance of demand letters, visiting clients to access their operations etc
  • Prepare cash flow projections for the organization on a bi-weekly basis
  • Conducted regular meetings with receivables team to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.

Accountant

Universal Commodity Traders Limited (Kilifi)
06.2011 - 12.2017
  • Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
  • Invoicing, raising of credit notes and receiving incoming receipts.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.

Education

Post-graduate Certificate - International Business Management

Toronto School of Management
Toronto, ON
12-2024

Certified Public Accountancy of Kenya - Section 5 - Accounting

Strathmore Business School
Nairobi
12-2019

Master of Science - Finance

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
12-2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Nairobi
Nairobi-Kenya
12-2013

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Decision-Making
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Business Operations
  • Business Strategy

References

  • Harron Ruttoh, Head of Finance East Africa, Lori Systems, +254 729 701085, haron.ruttoh@lorisystems.com
  • DANIEL MAINA Global Head of strategic Finance and GM Logistics Tel : +254 723021163
  • Mtsumi Nelson chivatsi, Accountant coordinator, Scan Global logistics Limited, +254 705 295977, nmtsu@scangl.com

Timeline

Manager- Business Development

Lori Systems Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023

Manager- Accounts Receivables

Lori Systems Limited
01.2018 - 08.2021

Accountant

Universal Commodity Traders Limited (Kilifi)
06.2011 - 12.2017

Post-graduate Certificate - International Business Management

Toronto School of Management

Certified Public Accountancy of Kenya - Section 5 - Accounting

Strathmore Business School

Master of Science - Finance

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Nairobi
MYLES SIFA FONDO