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Betty Nyumba
Regional CFO East West Central Africa and Indian Ocean countries , Essilor International
Nairobi, Kenya
Diversely skilled senior finance and professional with more than 14 years of experience leading financial processes, administration, and audits for international companies. Proven ability to define the process and procedure structures necessary for seamless financial operations. Adept at handling complex reconciliations, accounts, reporting, and investments. Demonstrated track record of identifying and mitigating key risk areas. Strong analytical skills leveraged to pinpoint key areas for impro
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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Government, Governance, Reforms
  • Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
Professional Experience:

Date: June 2016 – Present Company Name: Essilor International, Nairobi, Kenya

Job title Regional CFO- East, West, Central Africa & Indian Ocean Islands:

Key Responsibilities:
Set up the Finance Function/Structure for the Region-East/West/Central Africa,& Indian Ocean Islands.
Charged with identifying and setting up business control and compliance matters across the other offices
Work closely with the local GMs as their regional finance partner, overseeing viability of New product launch, alternative channels eg Pharmacies, Hospitals, E-commerce business.
Supporting the EMEA CFO & AFRICA GMs on M&A and due diligence front.
I am also responsible for External affairs - managing Essilors relationship with the Government, Church leaders, Institutions of learning, ministry of health and Education specifically, auditors, Lawyers, Country representatives who would like to partner with Essilor in my region.
Business partner reporting to the Board on matters performance, risk and strategies.
Support in recruitment, setting up Compensation and Benefits policies unique in the industry setting Essilor apart.
Developed Etalent program to help in performance review and personal career development within East West Central Africa clusters.

Date: September 2014 – May 31 2016 Company Name: Suntory Beverage & Food Kenya Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya

Job title Commercial Finance Manager- East Africa & Indian Ocean Countries ( Kenya/Uganda/TZ/RW/Ethiopia/Malawi/Sudan/South Sudan/ Mayotte/La reunion/Seychelles/Comoros/Mauritius):

Key Responsibilities:
Identifying the organization's finance requirements and accordingly offering advisory support to manage strategic decisions.
Supporting management with finance analysis and evaluation that helps in managing risk exposures, market entry decision making as well as brand performance analysis.
Performing risk and opportunities calculations, analysis, evaluation, and technical management for the business.
Support marketing and supply chain team in performing a complete project/brand life cycle for any launch product, in a mature market or new market.
Analysed technical structures and industry performances to evaluate the organization's relative performance.
Established effective measures to evaluate market performance and offered the management report to support and framework for measuring performance vs Forecast and budget
Handled and managed finance jobs with technical support to manage financial projects


2013-2014
Head of Finance East & Horn of Africa.(11 countries)
Novartis Pharmaceutical

2011- Current.
Head of Finance East Aftica (4 countries)
Novartis Pharmaceutical

2004-2010-
Reporting Accountant
Lafarge East Africs (Bamburi Cement Ltd)
Education:
2013: DBL (Doctorate in Business Leadership)- Ongoing.
2011: Post-Grad Dip . Corporate. Governance
2010:MBA Strategy
2004: Bachelor's Commerce:-Finance Major
Affiliations and Achievements:
Member IOD Kenya
CISA
Consultant/trainer on Governance& Ethics

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    Years of Experience:
    10-15 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Doctorate
    Languages:
    English, Swahili
    Nationality:
    Kenya
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