Peris Mukuria

Finance and Operations
March 5, 1988

About Candidate

I am an experienced professional, having served as both a Group Operations Manager and Group Finance Manager, with a strong background in finance, governance, and risk management. This dual expertise has enabled me to lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, governance audits, and process improvements that strengthened internal controls, enhanced efficiency, and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.

In these roles, I have successfully combined financial oversight with operational leadership, driving sustainable performance while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver results. My leadership style is structured, collaborative, and impact-driven, ensuring accountability while fostering engagement and continuous improvement.

Beyond my professional career, I have also contributed to community-focused governance and fundraising initiatives, reflecting my broader commitment to ethical leadership and social impact.

I am now seeking to bring this blend of strategic operational and financial leadership to an organization where I can contribute meaningfully while continuing to position myself for learning, growth, and greater responsibility.

Location

Education

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Master of Science in Finance Sept 2019 to June 2026
Kenyatta University

Thesis Level

C
Chartered Public Accountant (CPA) September 2022 to Dec 2025
KASNEB

Advanced Level

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Bachelors of Business Management September 2006 - December 2010
Moi University

Major in Banking and Finance

Work & Experience

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Group Operations Manager July 2023 - August 2025
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd - Group

SCOPE OF DUTIES: Financial Auditing | Financial Governance and Performance Reporting | Client Relationship Management | Cost Control • Enhanced client satisfaction and increased repeat business through proactive management of post-acquisition client relationships. • Led financial oversight for multiple special projects, ensuring completion of all projects within budget and achieving profitability through effective budget management and cost control. • Restructured reporting infrastructure that provided actionable insights with improved operational efficiency. • Offered critical financial analysis and recommendations to the executive committee, enabling strategic choices that led to growth in profitability. • Embedded with HR to extract key data insights, translating data into workforce strategy improvements such as cost optimization, headcount planning, and rewards structures • Ensured NSE and CMA compliance for securities exchange issuers, alongside organizational compliance with financial reporting and audit standards • Interpreted complex financial data and presented clear, actionable insights to the executive committee, supporting strategic decisions and enhancing company growth. • Strengthened financial governance by revising company financial policies, leading to improved accuracy and reliability in financial reporting and management systems. • Lead the development of advanced financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives. • Evaluate ongoing and historical projects to extract KPIs and performance drivers; apply insights to future forecasts.

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Group Finance Manager January 2022 - June 2023
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd - Group

SCOPE OF DUTIES: Financial Governance | Policy Development | Cost Reduction | Revenue Growth | Leadership |Investment Evaluation • Led financial oversight for special projects with increased profitability through effective budget management and cost control. • Improved financial literacy and strategic decision-making by preparing comprehensive management reports providing actionable insights. • Influenced key financial decisions that increased annual revenue through collaborating with the executive committee to offer strategic financial insights. • Identified cost-reduction opportunities, implemented efficiency measures and improved financial performance. • Eclipsed financial governance and compliance growth through new financial policies that enhanced internal control systems. • Standardize financial reporting templates and dashboards for more efficient performance tracking across departments.

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Assistant Finance Manager January 2019 - December 2021
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd - Group

SCOPE OF DUTIES: Financial Modeling | Trend Analysis | Auditing | Cost Control | Financial Oversight | Cash Flow Management • Leveraged advanced financial modeling to predict future trends by developing comprehensive long-term business plans that improved annual growth rate. • Conducted thorough audit of Uganda Breweries Limited's share registry, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving data integrity. • Reduced operational costs through informed financial oversight by producing detailed financial reports on budgets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expenses. • Improved cash flow stability and reduced outstanding debts, implementing effective debt collection strategies that increased recovery rates. • Maintained uninterrupted proceedings and managed virtual EGM/AGMs seamlessly, ensuring 100% participation from stakeholders and resolving technical issues promptly. • Designed detailed forecasting models incorporating cash flow, sensitivity, and variance analysis. • Led preparation of trend analysis and variance reports used by management to realign budgets and strategic plans. • Conducted risk assessments and proposed mitigation strategies aligned with financial performance goals.

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Project Reconciliation Manager August 2028 - December 2019
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd - Uganda

SCOPE OF DUTIES: Budget Management | Cost Control | Financial Planning | Risk Management | Project Management • Completed all projects within budget and achieved high cost savings on average by reviewing, monitoring, and managing project budgets. • Minimized financial risks and reduced unexpected financial losses through innovative risk management techniques that minimized financial risk. • Conducted in-depth market trends and competitor analysis, providing actionable insights that increased market share and informed strategic business decisions.

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Finance Supervisor February 2017 - December 2019
Custody and Registrars Services Ltd - Kenya

SCOPE OF DUTIES: Financial Modeling | Process Improvement | Contract & Project Management | Revenue Growth • Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting by conducting bank and dividend reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies with 100% accuracy. • Improved operational efficiency and played key role in the development and execution of contracts and processes. • Guaranteed accurate allocation of shares and raised capital by managing and reconciling CIPLA Quality Chemical Industries Limited’s IPO in 2018. • Utilized advanced financial modeling techniques to predict future financial trends, enabling the organization to make proactive decisions and achieve revenue growth.

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