Jackson Kabui

Experience

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  Strathmore Business School (SBS)

  Feb 2001 - Jun 2002

  Administrative Assistant, Students’ Help-desk Office

  Responsibilities• Prepared, circulated and helped implement college memos, circulars & correspondences• Assisted in marking, grading & distribution of assignments for foundation level classes • Provided administrative assistance during career seminars, fairs & pep talks within campus• Handled general students’ correspondences, inquiries and prepared students' admission files • Actively participated in supervision teams overseeing internal competitions, assessments and exams Show less

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  Crown Paints Kenya Plc

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2017

  Key Technology Work• Auto Correct Alerts – Helped link abnormal cost variances with auto alert system in SAP• Updating Direct Costs – Traced and posted approved costs in SAP, department wise• Analyzing SAP Business master data – Extracted costs by cost unit, product, type & rank• Advanced Cost Optimization – Promoted ways, ideas/tools to help sort & optimize costs Inspecting, Reporting & Posting Costs• Cost Posting – Initiated data entry transactions in SAP to capture most costs & overheads• Costing Programs – Created report templates for posting ‘un-editable’ cost files/data• Opportunity costs - Reduced hidden costs by insisting on prior-approvals and nil reviews Managing & Controlling Costs• Minimized errors leading to cancellation of production orders to < 3% of total orders• Reduced open production orders in circulation to < 1% of printed orders by end month• Stock holding Costs – Accurately tracked/estimated storage and handling costs for FGs• FG Sealing Costs – Reduced year-on costs for anti-counterfeit measures by 3% on average• Production efficiency – Improved time to receipt produced stocks into FG via SAP by 2% Show less SAP System & Technology Work• Supported system switch from ERP to SAP Module One, training clerks on new features• Directly linked transactional accounts to system’s email notification to enhance their integrity• Verified pre-posted orders through to invoicing, making quick online approval decisions• Reports - Prepared key management briefs especially on likely costs for new products• Monitored & suspended risky overdrawn accounts, proofing discounts to apply/cancel Operations Summary• Contributed to team goal of closing the month by the fifth calendar day of every month• Optimized Credit risk assessment, reviewing submitted docs against pre-listed checks• Effectively used SAP System AutoCorrect alerts, flagging extreme credit risk entries• Prepared monthly collection projections, defining strict yet desired targets and outcomes• Activated payment terms, modified credit limits, and credit flags for top value accounts Show less Key Responsibilities• Successfully Pursued mid-market segment clientele, raising annual depot sales by 8%• Verified & appraised new credit notes claims on goods return, raising GIN within 24 hrs• Direct sales – Received & promptly processed sales orders, updating daily sales reports• Credit compliance - Supported system controls by collecting due amounts each month• Training – Organized new products training and promotion for direct distributors & painters• Prepared daily briefs for new sales trainee staff on route planning and prioritization Show less

  • Production Cost Accountant

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Receivables Accountant

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2015

  • Trainee Sales Executive

    Jul 2005 - Dec 2009
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  Freelance / Contract / Self-Employed

  Jan 2019 - now

  Trainee Developer

  After taking a one-year IT Systems Certification course, I'm aggressively putting in hours of practice to vastly improve my Creative Skills in the design and development of Apps for SMEs. -- Current Focus --I. "Future Skills Academy" active learner:The digital terrain is fast-changing than ever before! Currently, I am aiming to gain a firm foundation and competence in Software Projects' Management.Being one who embraces small leaps, diving deep into the emerging yet revolutionary technologies, bundleware, and tools should be the most ideal habit to foster, especially now.II. From Good to Great?Precision and surpassing execution is the baseline of my work as well as progressing from good, to great, albeit not to be gone - for all purposes!III. Forward Thinking Work?Can User's interaction with my production elevate their Dream of "What More is Possible?" 🔁 😊Can I make Users feel more loyal Post-Interaction, opting to engage further? 🔁 😊A resounding YES! -- Pin-Up Feature Statements --🔔.. "If real-time practice seems an easy/smooth ride, a quick reset of 'Challenges-ToDo' List is due!"🔔.. "Change is uncomfortable; Match-up or Miss out!" Show less

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2021 - now

  Digital Traffic Manager