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Joan Koech

@joankoech

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I’m an accountant and finance/logistics professional who improves reporting, inventory, and treasury performance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an accounting/finance role where I can use my ERP experience, supplier controls, and treasury/cash forecasting to strengthen reporting, audit readiness, and operational performance while collaborating closely with stakeholders.

I’m a multi-skilled finance, logistics management professional with a proven track record in finance, accounting, warehousing, and operations. I bring strong business analytic, planning, and organizational skills, and I excel in stakeholder engagement and management.

Across roles at Kenya Red Cross Society, Lipton Teas & Infusions, and Kipchimchim Group of Companies, I’ve supported budgeting and reporting against planned targets, ensured disciplined supplier payment processes, and validated financial transactions such as journal postings. I also manage treasury functions including liquidity management, forex dealings, bank reconciliations, cash projection, and cash imprest.

I combine inventory and logistics execution—transport planning, dispatch/receiving coordination, and warehouse organization—with finance controls and audit readiness. I work confidently with ERP systems such as SAGE and SUN Education, and I use Microsoft tools to deliver accurate, well-documented outputs.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer

Current

Kenya Red Cross Society

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Supports Kenya Red Cross Society in strategic coordination and service delivery alongside county government partners. Prepares periodic and annual performance reports, contributes to budgeting, and helps develop donor-aligned funding proposals.

Strategic Coordination performance reporting budget development Resource Mobilization Stakeholder Engagement

Accountant

Kipchimchim Group of Companies

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Managed supplier-to-payment processes, reconciliations, and payment projections, while supporting audits and statutory reporting. Also handled treasury functions including liquidity management, cash forecasting, and loan/borrowing management.

Supplier Management Accounts Payable External Audit Support Cost Analysis KPI Reporting Statutory Reporting Journal Validation Treasury Management Cash Forecasting Cash Flow Consolidation

Inventory Assistant

Lipton Teas & Infusions

May 2016 - Aug 2024 (8 years 3 months)

Supported inventory, finance, and logistics activities including supplier payment handling, stock reporting, and audit documentation. Coordinated import declarations, transport planning, warehouse receiving/inspection, and dispatch of inventory from internal warehouses.

Import Declaration Shipment Insurance Invoice Processing Receiving And Inspection Truck Allocation

Finance Intern

Kenya Power & Lighting Company

Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 (3 months)

Assisted with vendor payment processing and maintenance of payment records and remittance advice. Supported banking operations and monthly bank reconciliations, and helped update transport invoices and calculate agency fees.

Payment Processing Banking Operations Bank Reconciliation Fuel and Transport Invoice Updates