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Kenneth Rotich

Kenneth Rotich

Dubai

Summary

An experienced Logistics Executive/Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury goods & jewelry industry. Skilled in operations management, logistics & pricing management, SAP, QuickBooks, Sage Pastel, WMS etc. A professional with strong academic background focused in Accounting & Finance from Kenyatta University (Kenya) a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Logistics Executive

Louis Vuitton Middle East FZCO
Dubai
05.2018 - Current
  • Monitoring inbound KPI’s of all shipments from France, Asia & GCC countries.
  • Monitoring outbound KPI’s of all shipments to Dubai, KSA, Kuwait,Bahrain, Jordan and Qatar (from Singapore)
  • Close follow-up with forwarders and stores on all shipments that are “In Transit”
  • Challenging forwarders on delivery lead times based on the KPIs
  • Managing and answering to all escalations and queries of the team related to shipments.
  • Providing HS Code reports to clearing agents for clearing shipments.
  • In-depth knowledge of all documentation required by customs and airlines for all outbound shipments to all destinations.
  • Reporting of all claims of loss or damage of products to LV Central or concerned forwarders.
  • Have clear understanding of customs tariffs & regulation on import & export of shipments.
  • Preparing Certificate of origin (COO) for all export shipments.
  • Worked closely with inspection companies (Intertek, SGS & Lloyd’s register) for various certificates like COC, SASO etc.
  • Single point of contact for all CITES related shipments not only for ME region but also worldwide
  • Have clear understanding of all customs processes in KSA in line with SABER/SFDA requirements.
  • Processing and submitting monthly Duty reports (Duty Draw Back) to Dubai customs auditors.

Operation Executive

Awok. Com
Dubai
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Take charge of inbound and outbound operations
  • Ensure effective, safe, accurate and timely stock management to include space allocation, consolidation, stock transfer and dealing with non-confirming products.
  • Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring physical stock is in line WMS and ensure all bulk stock is transferred to shelves, once it runs out (Stock Replenishment)
  • Organize and ensure accurate and periodic cycle counts and stock takes (Inventory control).

Accountant

New Apostolic Church East Africa
Nairobi
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Carry out monthly analysis of the monthly expenditure & income highlighting variances and suggest ways of cost reduction and revenue gains.
  • Prepare and review the quarterly and annual budget (both local & donor Funded) for purposes of planning and resource allocation.
  • Analyze cash flow and financial risks of short term & long-term investment Projects of the organization e.g. Fixed deposit placements.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly& annual reports in line with IFRS Standards.
  • Liaise with the organization’s banks for daily transactional matters and Financial investments.

Accounting Assistant

New Apostolic Church East Africa
Nairobi
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Placement of fixed deposit for surplus funds in KE, UG, and TZ by negotiating desirable interest rates above the treasury bill rate. Passing journals to correct entries wrongly posted in the Sage Pastel Evolution system.
  • Electronic preparation of the Local Purchase Orders (LPO’s) after liaising with the procurement team.
  • Safe keeping of the check books for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Respond to customer queries.
  • Prepare and update petty cash vouchers and maintain the float Ensure all money balances and checks are banked and deposit slips posted.

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2009 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick’s High School - Iten
Iten, Kenya
02.2004 - 11.2008

Skills

Contract Negotiation

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Timeline

Logistics Executive

Louis Vuitton Middle East FZCO
05.2018 - Current

Operation Executive

Awok. Com
07.2017 - 04.2018

Accountant

New Apostolic Church East Africa
01.2015 - 02.2017

Accounting Assistant

New Apostolic Church East Africa
09.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Kenyatta University
10.2009 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

St. Patrick’s High School - Iten
02.2004 - 11.2008

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