Owen Gatehi, Head of Finance

Owen Gatehi

Head of Finance

Kapitol Services Co.

Location
Kenya
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Experience
27 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :27 years, 4 Months

Head of Finance at Kapitol Services Co.
  • Kenya
  • My current job since September 2013

 Reviewing and interpreting of financial accounts and reports, analysis of business conditions and investment decisions prudently.
 Preparing sound financial strategy to support company objectives - diversification, integration, value chain addition, credit collection & control procedures and lean operations.
 Risk management decisions on audit, internal controls, operations, workflow taxation, insurance and sector compliance.
 Logistics and procurement operations support.
 Working capital and cash flow management and business financing options.
 Staff supervision and departmental representative on monthly management review meetings.

Accounts Manager at Amtaar Investment LLC
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • October 2011 to July 2013

Preparation of accounts to audit level and management reports.
Bank and cash reconciliation in multi-currency accounts.
Cashflow and inventory control.
Implementation of Oracle ERP system and financial data transfer from Tally.
Creation of Chart of accounts and workflow with other departments.
Costing of drilling of boreholes and Fixed assets register maintenance.
Project visits, staff training and supervision.
Procurement LPOs approval.
Creditors payment approval/rejection
Reporting to the General Manager.

Finance & Administration Manager at Ilsan Enterprise Ltd
  • Kenya
  • August 2007 to September 2011

 Setting an accounting systems for fuel filing stations, transport business and construction segments on Tally 9.
 Managing and controlling of the accounting duties and internal controls.
 Debt & Credit control due diligence for optimal finance management.
 Filing & referencing of documents and related workflow issues.
 Liaising with external auditors & other business partners.
 Handling administration tasks for the Managing Director & Chairman.

Senior Accountant at Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd
  • Kenya
  • August 2005 to July 2007

Writing of journals and verification of postings to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Assisting in accounting of non-routine entries.
Participating in the efiling procedure to maintain accounts intergrity.
Matching of LPOs to Invoice(s) and GRNs for payment.
Suppliers accounts reconciliation and deducting witholding tax where application like constructions and professional fees.
Fixed asset register maintenance.
Liasing with the external auditors and other third parties.
Reporting to the Team Leader Accounts and Finance.

Chief Accountant at Razco Ltd
  • Kenya
  • May 2001 to August 2004

 Preparation of final accounts, management reports and general ledger reconciliation-using CAATs adhering IFRS and IFASs.
 Putting systems of accounting and control for fast foods cafeterias at Diamond Plaza & the Mall.
 Managing change of accounting period for the group.
 Taxation issues, stock taking control, debt collection duties.
 Liaising with external auditors.
 Staff supervision and training.

Chief Accountant at Techno Enterprise Ltd
  • Kenya
  • January 1996 to April 2001

 Preparation of final accounts and management reports.
Stock staking and control.
 Taxation issues-VAT refunds and statutory deductions compliance.
 Banking and petty cash control.
 Liaising with external auditors and other agencies.
 Preparation of payroll.
 Staff supervision and training.

Education

Master's degree, MBA
  • at University of Free State
  • June 2003

Business Condition Analysis. Human Resources Management. Strategy and Company Analysis. Managerial Economics. Marketing. Financial accounting

Bachelor's degree, Accounts & Finance
  • at Kenya College of Accountancy
  • December 1998

CPA certification- CPA (K). Financial Accounting. Principles & Practice of Management. Taxation. Management Accounts. Auditing. Awards: Chandaria Foundation Prize. -For being second best candidate.

High school or equivalent, Accounts & Finance
  • at Kimathi Inst. Of Technology
  • December 1992

CPA 1

Specialties & Skills

Accountancy
Costing
Budgeting
Construction & Property
Manufacturing
Financial accounting
Financial reporting
Baan ERP
Oracle ERP
Multi currency bank and cash accounting
Taxation
General ledger accounting and reconciliation
Fixed assets register maintenance
Stocks accounting & control.
Systems & work flow design and implementation
Capital & cashflow management

Languages

English
Expert
Swahili
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
  • Member
  • February 2001

Hobbies

  • Soccer, motor racing, western music and current affairs