Daniel charo safari
P.o Box ***-*****. Kilifi, Kenya Phone: 072*-***-*** Email: ************@*****.***
Highly experienced and motivated administration specialist with extensive experience working in a busy working environment. Looking for a stimulating role where I can apply my enthusiasm, professionalism and thorough approach to support an academic team.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance) 2006-2010 Makerere University.
(Second division -CGPA 3.22)
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level) 2004-2005 St. Lawrence Collage, Paris Palais.
(4 Principal passes and 1 subsidiary)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Kcse) 1999-2002 Ganze Secondary School.
Experience
(1) Lotfa Resort-Diani Mombasa April 2015-to date
Administrative Assistant
Roles
Respond to email enquiries from the general public
Reconcile expenses and general administrative duties
Process monthly expense reports with supporting documents
Manage general manager’s appointments and travel arrangements
Monitor existing documents to ensure they remain thorough, accurate and up-to-date
Drafted correspondence based on committees’ meeting outcomes and generated correspondence and reports to satisfy annual reporting requirements
Maintained office equipment and supply of general stationery, and ordered repairs and servicing of machinery as required
Answered department telephone in a polite and professional manner, directing calls where appropriate and taking and delivering accurate messages
Achievements
Overhauled the office filing system to gain easier access to records and increase efficiency
Trained office staff in the use of this streamlined system
Suggested and obtained first aid kits for the office to ensure OH&S compliance
Contributed to re-design of customer database which streamlined the company’s contact management activities
Modified and improved system of dispensation of monthly expense reports which saved time and company resources
(2) Swahili beach resort ltd-Diani Mombasa
July 2012 to February2015
Food & Beverage Cost control Clerk (3 years)
Roles
Prepared food and beverage cost data, analysis and reports.
Processed all food and beverage invoices and approved for payment;
Updated all food/beverage requisitions in the Inventory Management System and posted to respective allocation record.
Inputs invoices in the Inventory Management System;
Audit invoices and issues requisitions for errors and communicate with accounts payable and storerooms.
Handles food/beverage inventories to include the physical taking, costing and extensions.
Assists in conducting audits as related to food and beverage operations and performs other clerical and statistical work relating to food/beverage control and storeroom operations.
Key Accomplishments
Produced daily F&B reports for financial controller and the department head.
Frequently inventoried main store room to maintain accurate records and reconcile variances.
Reported daily to cost controller & financial controller concerning budgets and propose measures to cut cost and save energy.
Recommended costs effective measures for cutting cost and prepared detailed cost reports to review with managers of all departments to ensure full understanding and adherence to their respective departmental
(3) Leisure Lodge Resort Ltd. January- April 2012
Accounts trainee
(4) Weversity Sacco Ltd Kakamega April-August2008
Accounts trainee
Summary of key Responsibilities in the above companies
Account for daily revenue.
Managing accounts payables & accounts receivables
Payroll & petty cash management
Dealing with statuary returns.
Managing company purchases, transport & logistics, Controlling LPOs/invoices, store issues, and inter-outlet transfers
Stock taking/ control.
Record keeping, checking and entering data in the system/computer. Planning, organizing office work.
Valuation and reconciliation of timely/ monthly stocks
Operating office equipments
Determination of selling prices of food and beverage.
Implementation of computerized control environment.
Personal interest
Finding lasting solutions to problems.
Meeting new acquaintances.
Listening and playing music.
Having time for God.
References
1.Mr. Zakayo Mawega
Chief Accountant, Lotfa Resort Ltd
Phone: 072*-***-***
Email:*************@*****.***
2.Mr. Stanley Ramtu
Accountant, Mama Shree School
Phone: 072*-***-***
3.Mr. George Ouma Olwenyi
Cost Control Manager, Swahili Beach Resort ltd
Phone: 072*-******
E-mail:*******@*****.***