Nicholas Langat Kibet

Nicholas Kibet Langat-| -, - | Kericho, Kenya Profile Summary A highly skilled professional with over a decade of experience in managerial, financial management and sales leadership. Proficient in preparing accurate financial statements, interpreting complex financial data, and optimizing processes to drive efficiency. Experienced in managing projects, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful outcomes. Strong organizational abilities, adept at maintaining orderly records and files while handling operational data with precision and confidentiality. Excellent communication skills for conveying ideas effectively. Seeking to leverage these capabilities to contribute to a dynamic organization's success in a financial managerial role. Professional Skills Strong verbal and written skills to convey ideas, instructions, and feedback effectively. Proficiency in preparing accurate financial statements and reports. Skilled in interpreting complex financial information and providing insights. Capacity to resolve financial discrepancies and optimize financial processes. Skilled in identifying and mitigating project risks to ensure successful outcomes. Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and adapt to changing project requirements. Ability to maintain orderly records and files for efficient retrieval. Skilled in handling and organizing operational data with accuracy and confidentiality. Microsoft proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint...) Proficient in the use of accounting software (Quickbooks, FreshBooks..) Work Experience Transport Manager Alucraft Limited | August 2021 - May 2024 Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new drivers, resulting in a 20% decrease in accidents. Promptly addressed and resolved health and safety issues, reducing incident reports by 15%. Facilitated monthly safety meetings to enhance staff awareness and compliance. Reviewed daily inspection reports and work logs, ensuring accurate records and operational efficiency. Developed improved training and reporting procedures, leading to a 25% increase in compliance and reduction in safety incidents. Operations Manager Redbox Ventures Limited | August 2019 - November 2023 Developed and monitored project budgets, achieving a 15% cost reduction. Managed client accounts and responded to RFQs, improving customer satisfaction by 20%. Streamlined billing processes with accurate invoicing and credit note generation. Organized company events and managed reservations, ensuring operational efficiency. Reduced procurement costs by 10% through effective supply sourcing and negotiation. Farm Manager Chemae Estate | March 2018 - August 2019 Achieved 98% accuracy in financial records and reduced procurement costs by 15% through efficient management and sourcing of farm inputs. Improved productivity by 25% and streamlined workflow among a team of over 60 farm casuals. Ensured 100% uptime and reduced maintenance costs by 20% while fostering stronger relationships with tea factories and business partners. Sales and Technical Manager Tellux Africa | April 2017 - February 2018 Increased sales by 20% through targeted client visits and effective promotion of company products. Expanded market reach and generated leads via cold-calling and networking efforts. Secured favorable terms and agreements by negotiating contracts with prospective clients, ensuring efficient order processing and strategic decision-making based on detailed sales reports. Teller- FOSA Simba Chai SACCO Ltd | June 2012 to December 2016 Achieved 100% accuracy in cash and cheque transactions, ensuring financial integrity and reconciliation with zero discrepancies. Maintained up-to-date records of daily transactions, reducing processing time by 20% and enhancing operational transparency. Safeguarded assets as treasury custodian, overseeing cash and maintaining compliance with security protocols. Streamlined M-pesa and M-banking transactions, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing errors and consistently achieving a customer satisfaction rating of 95% Operations Clerk Simba Chai SACCO Ltd | January 2012 to May 2012 Enhanced customer service by issuing SACCO-linked ATM cards, improving accessibility to financial services. Ensured seamless ATM operations as custodian and facilitated efficient processing of new ATM card applications. Improved service delivery by managing M-banking applications and efficiently handling Mpesa transactions. Maintained financial accuracy by generating FOSA PRD deductions and approving teller transactions. Education Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) (African Nazarene University | 2013 - 2016 Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance (AKIB Qualifier) Kenya School of Monetary Studies | 2009 – 2011 Diploma in Banking & Financial Services (DBFS) Kenya School of Monetary Studies | 2007 – 2008 References Available Upon Request