Sam Obuya

Financial Analyst

TLcom Capital LLP • Full-time

Mar 2025 - Present • 1 yr 7 mos

- Developed financial models and multi-year projections to evaluate startup performance, revenue potential, cash flow requirements, and scalability. - Conducted financial due diligence on early-stage businesses, assessing historical performance, cost structures, unit economics, and financial sustainability. - Prepared investment analysis reports highlighting business risks, growth opportunities, funding requirements, and potential investment returns. - Built valuation models using comparable company analysis, discounted cash flow, and venture capital valuation methodologies. - Evaluated startup business models, revenue streams, customer acquisition costs, lifetime value, and break-even points to support investment decisions. - Assessed fundraising requirements, capital allocation plans, and projected cash runway to determine funding needs and financial readiness. - Developed financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate investment risks under different market and operational conditions. - Prepared investor presentations and investment committee materials, translating complex financial information into actionable insights. - Monitored portfolio company financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators to identify risks and growth opportunities. - Supported due diligence documentation, investment memoranda, and financial reporting to facilitate investment evaluation and decision-making.

Chief Accountant

Emirates Logistics India Private Limited • Full-time

Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 • 1 yr 5 mos

- Strengthened financial controls and accounting procedures to improve transaction accuracy, accountability, and compliance with financial policies. - Oversaw monthly management accounts, financial statements, and reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial information for management. - Improved cash flow forecasting and working capital management to support operational liquidity and timely supplier payments. - Monitored logistics operating costs, including fuel, fleet maintenance, transport, warehousing, and third-party service expenses, identifying opportunities for cost optimization. - Managed bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations to improve the accuracy of financial records and resolve outstanding balances. - Coordinated annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, providing insights into revenue performance, expenditure trends, and profitability. - Strengthened accounts receivable controls and debt collection procedures to improve collections and reduce overdue customer balances. - Ensured compliance with applicable tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and accounting standards. - Supervised accounts payable and receivable operations, improving payment scheduling, supplier account accuracy, and working capital visibility. - Supported internal and external audits by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing supporting schedules, and resolving audit queries. - Analyzed profitability across logistics services, customers, and business units to support pricing decisions and commercial performance. - Improved month-end closing procedures and reporting workflows, reducing delays and strengthening financial oversight.

Financial Reporting Analyst

Hemingways Travel • Full-time

Jun 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

- Developed and maintained management reports and dashboards to track revenue, profitability, booking trends, and operational performance. - Automated recurring reporting processes, reducing manual workloads and improving reporting efficiency. - Analyzed sales, booking, and revenue data to identify performance trends, variances, and opportunities for business growth. - Improved data accuracy and consistency through reconciliations, validation checks, and standardized reporting procedures. - Prepared monthly performance reports comparing actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. - Collaborated with finance, sales, and operations teams to provide actionable insights supporting strategic and operational decisions. - Monitored key performance indicators, including booking volumes, revenue per booking, cancellation rates, and customer trends. - Supported budgeting and forecasting through historical data analysis, trend identification, and performance projections. - Streamlined data consolidation from multiple reporting sources to improve the timeliness and reliability of management information. - Delivered financial and operational insights that supported cost control, resource allocation, and profitability improvement.