BRIAN OBARA
KASARANI
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager & Operations Manager
LOOK MEDIA LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024
- As Account Manager, responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with clients, understanding clients' needs, coordinating with internal teams, ensuring client satisfaction, handling client inquiries, resolving issues, facilitating growth of client account, and cross-selling products and services to existing clients
- As Operations Manager, responsibilities include identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements, managing resources, leading and supervising teams, identifying risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, facilitating communication and collaboration between departments, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and staying updated on industry trends and technology.
- 'Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails per day from customers
Account Assistant
LOOK MEDIA LIMITED
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities include ensuring payments, amounts, and records are correct, preparing statutory accounts, recording and filing cash transactions, invoice processing and filing, liaising with third party providers, clients, and suppliers, updating customer statements, preparing petty vouchers, and assisting the Accountant on any other financial related matters.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and effectively, resulting in increased satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, maintaining healthy cash flow for the company.
- Supported the timely completion of month-end closing activities, improving overall financial operations.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Education
BACHERLOR OF COMMERCE (Banking & Finance option), Second class honours (Upper division) - Bachelors of Commerce (Finance And D Banking)
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
NAKURU, KENYA05.2011
Part 1 - Certificate
SUMMIT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
NAIROBI07.2016
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Certificate
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
Kitale 11.2003
Skills
- Information & communication
- Computer awareness and appreciation
- Microsoft Word 2003
- Email & Internet
- Power point application
- Microsoft Excel
- Ms Dos
- Microsoft Windows
- Starnet college – Computerized accounting packages ; Accounting Fundamentals, Sage, QuickBooks and Pastel
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Self motivated and driven
- Demonstrated Administration, leadership skills and ethical behavior
- Flexible, ability to adapt to changing environments quickly and easily
- Independent minded, able to think outside the box apply creative thinking and inquiry
- Great interpersonal skills and a team player
- Time conscious, dedicated and committed worker
Certification
- Kenya Bankers Association, Attended training in contemporary issues and major functions of KBA which widened my knowledge and skills on clearing house and reforms for enhancing performance in the financial sector.
- Action in Africa International Centre, Attended training in disaster management course main objectives being disaster management cycle, Training needs assessment, Planning for chronic disasters and fire response and evacuation.
Languages
ENGLISH,KISWAHILI
Fullnames
BRIAN MANYARA ELIJAH OBARA
Phoneno
0724435472
Personal Information
- ID Number: 28381099
- Date of Birth: 09/30/91
- Marital Status: MARRIED
County
Trans-Nzoia
References
- GODFREY MUHANGA, Account Executive, Look Media Ltd, 0723521356
- RUTH MOKEIRA, Chief Accountant, Look media ltd., Nairobi, Kenya, 0707410092
Hobbies and Interests
- Socializing
- Watching and playing soccer
- Travelling
- Listening music
Timeline
Account Manager & Operations Manager
LOOK MEDIA LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024
Account Assistant
LOOK MEDIA LIMITED
01.2016 - 01.2021
BACHERLOR OF COMMERCE (Banking & Finance option), Second class honours (Upper division) - Bachelors of Commerce (Finance And D Banking)
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
Part 1 - Certificate
SUMMIT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Certificate
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
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