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Carolyne Jeptoo Maina

ACCOUNTANT
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Summary

Proven debt management specialist with a strong track record at Kenya Power and Lighting Company, adept in analytical thinking and effective communication. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing debt portfolios by strategic interventions. Skilled in trend analysis and adaptability, consistently achieving targets through innovative solutions and team leadership.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Debt Controller

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2024.04 - Current

-Debt management of Inactive accounts for Nairobi North

Management of debt portfolio of kshs 670M

-Staff management -identify inefficiencies and reallocation of resources to ensure optimum results

-Development and review of revenue procedures and methods related to inactive accounts .

-Coordinate debt control activities within the county

-Analysis of inactive accounts and recommend for various intervention with an intention to reduce debt.

-Management of the operations of private debt collectors to ensure value for money.

-Co-ordination of collection of non electricity debts like stima loans etc.

-Effective management of human,finance and material resources assigned to the county for maximum productivity.

-Risk management and implementation of mitigation strategies.

-Enhanced operational efficiency by ensuring compliance to company policies,regulations,standards and procedures.

-Ensured optimal performance and effective succession planning by coaching,mentoring and developing the team.



Sector Incharge - Buru Buru Sector

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2022.03 - 2024.03

-Managed teh commercial cycle activities ,energy sales and Debt

portfolio of kshs 400Million.

-Incharge of 18No of staff, 5 in management and 13 Unionisable employees.

-Daily monitoring and evaluating results against targets

-Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

-Preparation of delegation of authority

-Fleet management –company motor vehicle

-Authorize payment of allowance

-Preparation of the sectors budget for consideration and approval by the functional head of each preceding year.

-Implement all approved business plans. policies and budgets .

-Implement approved human resource strategies relevant to the sub region function to meet the regions objective and to comply with labour laws and related obligations.

  • Practising and promoting good corporate government practises.

Senior Customer Experience Officer

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2020.03 - 2021.08

-Incharge of three functions - Commercial Services ,Business Development and Finance-Electricity house banking hall.

-Continuous appraisal and assessment of customer service standards,procedures and general performance and recommend improvements.

-Ensured staff facing customers were adequately trained and equipped for standard service delivery.

-Ensured adherence to customer service charter.

-Implementation of customer service survey results recommendations and monitored effectiveness of different activities proposed.

-Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints

-Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.

-Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

-Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.

-Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

-Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

-Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.

-Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.

Incharge Commercial Services -Makueni County

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2018.01 - 2020.02

-Coordinate Commercial Cycle activities in the county to ensure adherence to standards and norms.

-Guide teams on key results areas to achieve county's commercial cycle objectives.

-Leverage on information technology systems recommended from central office to promote efficient commercial cycle management.

-Prepare staff training needs and recommend trainings with an objective to build capacity.

-.Implement projects initiated in commercial cycle activities.

-Drive and implement initiatives to improve Ethics and work culture in commercial cycle.

-Mentored and developed teams to ensure optimal performance within the county.

-Implement audit recommendations for efficient commercial cycle activities in the county.

-Implemented any other Functional support for the county.

Senior Customer Relations Officer - Central Office

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2015.05 - 2017.04

-Contributed to the development of new customer service initiatives, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.

-Collaborated with regional customer relations teams to identify areas for improvement in customer service delivery, resulting in better overall performance.

-Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.

-Participated in cross-functional teams tasked with improving organizational performance through better alignment of customer service functions.

-Incharge of conflict resolution of disputed bills/debts.

-Developed strong relationships with key accounts, leading to increased repeat business over time.

-Reduced wait times by implementing an effective scheduling system for customer appointments.

-Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, tracking trends and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

-Made customers aware of current and new programs and services.

-Created activities and engagements to enhance customer experience, knowledge, and patronage -KARA workshops.

-Developed and implemented standards for staff to provide consistent service to customers.

-Leveraged on technology to improve service delivery by introduction of SMS services for bill delivery

Corporate Accounts Officer-Central Office

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2009.06 - 2015.02

-Ensure prompt and effective revenue collection of corporate accounts.

-Promptly respond to Corporate Customers Queries

-Ensure that set targets on Corporate Customers are met. This includes ensuring all their bills are delivered on time and that expected Company revenue is collected on time

-Monthly monitoring of the Corporate Customer’s billing cycle to ensure quality

- Address disputed bills and resolve for settlement.

-Ensured settlement of final accounts for customers who wished to terminate their electricity accounts.

-Ensured provision of adequate , appropriate and relevant information to the Corporate customers to assist in budgetary planning.

-Ensured quality control is undertaken on all payments received from the corporate customers either through Money transfer or Cheques

-Facilitated Contracting of new accounts to Corporate Accounts

-Maintain proper records of corporate customers .

-Recommended accounts for disconnections

-Provision of customer relations services to Corporate Accounts Customers.

Revenue Collection Officer II

Kenya Power and Lighting Officer
2004.06 - 2009.02

· Managed a debt portfolio of 1.2billion per month with a target of debt age of less than one.

-Heading a team of a team of 55 of which 5 were supervisors and 50 were filed technicians.

-Daily monitoring and evaluating results against targets

-Preparation of daily weekly and monthly reports

-Preparation of delegation of authority

-Fleet management –motor vehicle and motorcycle

-Authorize payment of allowance

-Preparation o the sub region budget for consideration and approval by the functional head of each preceding year.

-Implement al approved business plans. policies and budgets of the sub region functions

-Implement approved human resource strategies relevant to the sub region function to meet the regions objective and to comply with labour laws and related obligations.

-Practicing and promoting good corporate governance practices

-Mentored staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.

-Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing performance.

-Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing recommended policies.

-implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

-Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.

-Ensured strict adherence to company regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.

-Managed budgets effectively, prioritizing resource allocation for maximum impact on departmental goals.

-Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

-Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

-Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Commercial Office Supervisor- Stima Plaza

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2000.03 - 2001.06

-Oversee all the activities in the customer service section (banking hall)

-Approval of all journal vouchers for adjustment both manual and electronic

-Validation of journal vouchers

-Verifying of all staff electricity accounts before contracting and termination

-Representing the company in legal suits involving the company and customers

-Revival of terminated accounts

-Allocation and delegation of duties to all commercial office staff

-Administration and supervision of commercial office staff.

-Upheld strict confidentiality standards when handling sensitive information or documentation.

-Communicated corporate objectives to staff

-Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the month..

-Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.

-Boosted overall office efficiency with appropriate task delegation and workload distribution.

-Maintained a clean, organized, and professional office environment to support maximum productivity.

-Enhanced staff productivity with consistent performance evaluations and regular feedback.

-Oversaw the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring proper training was provided for seamless integration into the team.

-Reduced operational costs through careful budget management and resource allocation.

-Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.

Debt Controller IV-Nairobi Region

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
1996.09 - 2000.03

-Debt control functions

-Generation of disconnection orders

-issuance of disconnection orders

-issuance of reconnection orders

-Supervision of field staff

-Followup of field works done to confirm execution

-Preparation and maintenance of reports.

-Staff evaluation and monitoring

-debt management by negotiatiingfor installment settlement and monitoring of the same.

-Implementation ofCost control



Education

Master of Arts - Masters of Business Admnistration

University of Nairobi
Nairobi
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

University Of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
2001.04 -

Skills

Debt management

Timeline

Debt Controller

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2024.04 - Current

Sector Incharge - Buru Buru Sector

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2022.03 - 2024.03

Senior Customer Experience Officer

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2020.03 - 2021.08

Incharge Commercial Services -Makueni County

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2018.01 - 2020.02

Senior Customer Relations Officer - Central Office

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2015.05 - 2017.04

Corporate Accounts Officer-Central Office

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2009.06 - 2015.02

Revenue Collection Officer II

Kenya Power and Lighting Officer
2004.06 - 2009.02

Master of Arts - Masters of Business Admnistration

University of Nairobi
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Commerce

University Of Nairobi
2001.04 -

Commercial Office Supervisor- Stima Plaza

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
2000.03 - 2001.06

Debt Controller IV-Nairobi Region

Kenya Power and Lighting Company
1996.09 - 2000.03
Carolyne Jeptoo MainaACCOUNTANT