Robert Kipkoech Rono
Sotik
Summary
Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving. Strategic leader offering skills in coaching employees and presenting solutions. Innovative and enthusiastic managing director striving to create successes for organizations while building lasting relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Zebra Plains Mara Camp Ltd
Maasai Mara
07.2024 - Current
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Contributed to profitability through expense control and pricing practices for products and services.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Contributed to professional development of client staff through effective training and mentorship.
- Coordinated with senior leadership teams to develop long-term growth plans for the organization.
- Formulated strategic vision to drive mission and goals while stimulating revenue, profitability and growth.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Developed rapport and instilled confidence with clients to develop credibility and earn trust.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Reviewed reports from departments to identify areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
Chief Accountant
Zebra Plains Mara Camp Ltd
Maasai Mara
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Reviewed, analyzed and verified accuracy of financial documents such as invoices, bills and ledgers.
- Coordinated external audits with outside auditors to ensure compliance with GAAP regulations.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
- Reduced audit fees by bringing audit processes in-house.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing financial results on a monthly basis.
- Integrated financial information into business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
- Developed, implemented and maintained accounting systems for all financial transactions.
- Established controls for new financial systems and developed methods to improve existing systems.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on various aspects of accounting processes.
- Evaluated existing processes for effectiveness and identified areas for improvement.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, variances and discrepancies while providing corrective action plans when necessary.
- Entered and maintained accounting records to accurately show receipts and expenditures.
Manager
ZANAS LOUNGE LTD
Mombasa
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Managing the restaurant's daily operations: This includes overseeing the kitchen, front-of-house, and administrative tasks such as bookkeeping and scheduling
- Ensuring customer satisfaction: This involves ensuring that the restaurant provides high-quality food and service, resolving customer complaints, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere
- Hiring and training staff: You will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training staff members, as well as monitoring their performance and providing feedback
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies: You will be responsible for managing inventory levels and ordering supplies, such as food, beverages, and cleaning supplies
- Developing and implementing marketing strategies: You may be responsible for creating and executing marketing plans to attract new customers and retain existing ones
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations: You will need to ensure that the restaurant complies with health and safety regulations, such as maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
- Managing finances: This includes managing budgets, tracking expenses, and forecasting sales and revenue
- Overseeing maintenance and repairs: You will need to coordinate maintenance and repairs for the restaurant's equipment and facilities
Accountant
KERICHO BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL
Kericho
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Receipting cash received
- Processing payment vouchers
- Budgeting
- Bookkeeping
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements
- Processing purchases
- Payroll management
Manager cum Accountant
RAYS LIMITED
Kericho
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Organizing and setting up targets
- Managing and overseeing operations in all departments
- Receipting cash received
- Processing payment vouchers for suppliers and other payments
- Budgeting and Food cost allocations and charges
- Food cost calculations
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements
- Processing purchases with procurement officers
- Payroll management
- Internal audit/stock taking
- Filling returns NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT & SERVICE CHARGE
- Preparation of final books of accounts and final statements
- Any other duties assigned by the Director
Branch Accountant
PARTH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Mombasa
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Receipting cash received
- Processing payment vouchers
- Budgeting
- Bookkeeping
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements
- Processing purchases
- Payroll management
Accountant
THE FAIR HILLS
Bomet
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Receipting cash received
- Processing payment vouchers for suppliers and other payments
- Budgeting and Food cost allocations and charges
- Food cost calculations
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements
- Processing purchases with procurement officers
- Payroll management
- Internal audit/stock taking
- Filling returns NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT & SERVICE CHARGE
- Preparation of final books of accounts and final statements
Accountant
BREVAN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
Bomet
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements
- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
- Report to management regarding the finances of establishment
- Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
- Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Prepare Payroll and submit all statutory deductions to relevant authorities
- Any other duties assigned by the Director
Accounts Clerk
CHESILYOT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Sotik
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Receipting cash received
- Processing payment vouchers
- Budgeting
- Bookkeeping
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements
- Processing purchases
- Payroll management
Accounts Clerk
KAMIRAI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Sotik
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Costing of services and products
- Processing of VAT returns
- Budgeting
- Creditors and Debtors control
- Bookkeeping
Accounts Clerk
TENGECHA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Kericho
04.2007 - 04.2007
- Costing of services and products
- Processing of VAT returns
- Budgeting
- Creditors and Debtors control
- Bookkeeping
Education
PASS - Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Finance, Taxation, Auditing and Company Law
Nakuru, Kenya01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Kericho, Kenya01.2004
Skills
- General management
- Budget management
- Inventory control
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Business operations
- Book Keeping
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Payroll administration
- Operational management
References
- Mr. Alfred Korir, Zebra Plains Mara Camp Ltd, +254724274536, alfredo.turismo@live.com
- Mr. Reuben Yegon, Rays Limited, +254721435282, rk.yegon@kelunet.com
- Mr. Benjamin Mitei, Brevan Hotel & Conf Centre Ltd, +254722478612, bkmitei@yahoo.com
Languages
English
Timeline
Managing Director
Zebra Plains Mara Camp Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Chief Accountant
Zebra Plains Mara Camp Ltd
03.2024 - 06.2024
Manager
ZANAS LOUNGE LTD
11.2022 - 01.2023
Accountant
KERICHO BOYS BOARDING SCHOOL
07.2021 - 10.2022
Manager cum Accountant
RAYS LIMITED
08.2019 - 04.2021
Branch Accountant
PARTH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
05.2017 - 08.2019
Accountant
THE FAIR HILLS
05.2016 - 05.2017
Accountant
BREVAN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
08.2014 - 02.2016
Accounts Clerk
CHESILYOT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 08.2014
Accounts Clerk
KAMIRAI SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2009 - 04.2009
Accounts Clerk
TENGECHA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
04.2007 - 04.2007
PASS - Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Finance, Taxation, Auditing and Company Law
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
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