Open To Work
VELESTER KIVANDI KIMATA
Zanzibar,Zanzibar
Summary
Finance professional prepared to drive financial strategy and operations. Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, enhancing organizational efficiency. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable results, adaptable to changing business needs. Skilled in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Finance Manager
The Zanzibar Collection
09.2012 - Current
- Lead financial reporting and analysis to drive strategic decision-making across multiple business units.
- Develop and implement budgeting processes, enhancing financial forecasting accuracy and resource allocation.
- Streamline financial operations by integrating advanced accounting software, improving efficiency and data integrity.
- Mentor finance team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing departmental skills and knowledge.
Group Finance Manager
The Zanzibar Collection
09.2012 - Current
- In-charge of the Finance department of four 5 Star luxury resorts namely: Breezes Beach Club, The Palms Limited, Baraza Resort & Spa & Zawadi Hotel in Zanzibar. Responsible for overall financial stewardship, operational leadership, and strategic execution. Accountable for organizational performance, governance, profitability, and sustainable growth, with direct reporting to the Board.
Financial Controller
Baraza Resort & Spa/Mango Tree Beach Limited
07.2006 - 08.2012
- Head of the finance section in the organization
- Producing of Monthly Accounts and management accounts i.e. Profit & Loss account and Balance sheet
- Manage the cash flow of the organization.
- Facilitate the adherence to the organization accounting procedures
- Undertake preparation of accounts for audit
- Carry out budgetary review
- Prepare accounting documents according to the organizational accounting guidelines
- Establish financial tracking and monitoring system for accounting of organization funds
- Oversee programme and project activity budgets.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the Executive Director
- Preparation of the payroll
- Posting of entries in the System (quick books and Sun system)
- Bank reconciliations and daily banking of cash and cheques
- Night Audit
- Inventory Control
- Was the project accountant of Mango Tree Beach Limited (Baraza Resort when it was under construction)
Senior Accountant
SUN ‘N’ SAND BEACH RESORT
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Was in charge of the Accounts department and was reporting to the Financial Controller. I had a team of five people working under me.
Accountant
SUN ‘N’ SAND BEACH RESORT
03.2005 - 02.2006
Accountant
Simba Lodges
03.2002 - 02.2005
Audit Clerk
B.C. Patel Certified Public Accountants
07.2001 - 02.2002
Education
ST. LUCIE KIRIRI GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1997
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EREGI GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1993
MBA - MASTERS
EUROPEAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE OF LUXEMBOURG
LUXEMBOURG09-2026
Skills
- Micros Fidelio-Materials Controls
- Micros Fidelio-Front office
- Micros Opera
- Sun systems
- Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Business & Operational Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- IFRS Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Governance & Risk Management
- Cost Control & Profitability Improvement
- Stakeholder & Board Engagement
- Team Leadership & Organizational Development
References
- Vipul, Papel, Managing Director, simbalodges@mnet.co.ke, +254 722 788830, Simba Lodges, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800, P.O Box 66601-00800
- Murtaza, Tajbhai, Financial Controller, +254 41 32621, 32008, 32127, Sun N Sand Beach Resort, P.O Box 2, Mtwapa-80109, Via Mombasa, Kenya
- Geoffrey, Wasike, Senior Finance Manager, geoffrey_wasike@yahoo.com, +255 777848552, +255 777393020, Matemwe Lodge & Retreat, Zanzibar
Certification
C.P.A Section 6-Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) - June 2006
Languages
ENGLISH & KISWAHILI
Timeline
Group Finance Manager
The Zanzibar Collection
09.2012 - Current
Group Finance Manager
The Zanzibar Collection
09.2012 - Current
Financial Controller
Baraza Resort & Spa/Mango Tree Beach Limited
07.2006 - 08.2012
Senior Accountant
SUN ‘N’ SAND BEACH RESORT
03.2006 - 06.2006
Accountant
SUN ‘N’ SAND BEACH RESORT
03.2005 - 02.2006
Accountant
Simba Lodges
03.2002 - 02.2005
Audit Clerk
B.C. Patel Certified Public Accountants
07.2001 - 02.2002
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EREGI GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
ST. LUCIE KIRIRI GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL
MBA - MASTERS
EUROPEAN BUSINESS INSTITUTE OF LUXEMBOURG
STATEMENT OF INTENT
To be a contributing member of your highly successful establishment while at the same time upholding exceptional quality service and truly sincere and personalized service to your esteemed clients.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An energetic and trendy professional who is self-motivated and totally focused. Demonstrates a high level of integrity and has the maturity and presence to secure the confidence of clients through the ability to deliver whilst upholding exceptional levels of service and a high degree of professionalism. Thrives on challenges and is highly innovative, communicative and projects a positive attitude at all times.