Edwin Karimi Kagunya

Risk ManagerFull Time

• Job Details:This is a senior strategic position reporting to the GM Business Planning. In this role, I support a risk structure of 24 teams and is responsible for supporting all business sections to proactively manage risk and opportunities, monitor compliance and manage risk incidents. I lead in the implementation of the Toyota Kenya Risk Management Framework and oversee the operationalization of the Toyota Tsusho Global Code of Conduct and Ethics. Key contributions • Designed and implemented the Risk Management Framework that led to an improved risk culture and proactive mitigation of risk and opportunities. • Improved accountability and the integrity of financial reporting through training of operational teams and interfacing financial outputs within the SAP ERP. • Successfully oversaw the implementation of process improvements to address gaps and inefficiencies across various business processes. • Designed and implemented the Business Continuity Plan to improve preparedness in the event of operations disruption. • Successfully led in the implementation of the Toyota Kenya Risk Management Framework, which improved risk awareness among staff, fostered a stronger risk management culture and boosted corporate governance in the organization. • Resulting from the totality of the risk management initiatives as mentioned above, I contributed to the organization’s achievement of the highest internal controls assessment score among all Toyota Africa distributors in 2016 financial year.

Manager, Financial Control and ReportingFull Time

• Job Details:In this role, I reported to the Finance Director and was responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of the finance function. I managed a team of over 20 staff with 2 divisional finance managers as direct reports. The scope of authority and responsibility encompassed the following areas: • Financial planning, budgeting and accounting • Treasury management • Taxation management • Financial Reporting • General compliance and audits • Risk Management • Special business projects • Financial management support to other business segments Key Contributions • Oversaw the implementation of improvements to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – RAMCO which contributed to improved reporting processes, enhanced internal controls, process efficiency improvements and overall enhanced corporate governance. • Successfully spearheaded improved quality of financial reporting to the Africa Office. • Led the finance team in attaining higher ratings by the Group Internal Audit through a successful and rigorous reorganization of the balance sheet. • Contributed to significant improvement in the finance team capacity through staff training.

Finance ControllerFull Time

• Job Details:In this role, I reported to the Country manager and was responsible for leading and developing strategic and operational aspects of the business units’ finance function. Key Contributions • Contributed to an improvement in the organization’s internal audit rating during the first six months in office from “Deficient” to “Adequate” through the implementation of internal control improvements and spearheading the organization’s strict compliance with local tax laws. • Lead in the documentation and implementation of a Finance Manual for G4S Rwanda. • Successfully negotiated a long standing stalemate with Rwanda Revenue Authority for a concession on lower tax payments. • Spearheaded improved financial reporting processes.