Lynn Komen

Coordinated airfreight and sea freight import shipments of beverages from suppliers to clients across East Africa.
Led customs clearance and ex-warehousing operations for import shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Managed the accounts for three key client shipments, acting as the primary point of contact while consistently maintaining KPIs at 95% or higher.

1. Coordinated airfreight and sea freight import shipments.
   
   • Managed end-to-end logistics for airfreight and sea freight shipments of beverages, ensuring timely delivery to clients across East African countries.
   • Collaborated with suppliers and clients to streamline supply chain operations and reduce transit times.
2. Led customs clearance and ex-warehousing operations.
   
   • Spearheaded customs clearance and ex-warehousing processes for import shipments, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
   • Improved operational efficiency by reducing customs delays and minimising storage costs.
3. Account manager for key clients.
   
   • Served as the primary point of contact for three high-value clients, overseeing all logistics operations for their shipments.
   • Consistently achieved key performance indicators (KPIs) by enhancing client satisfaction through customised logistics solutions and maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate.
4. Mentored an intern in the logistics department.
   
   • Provided hands-on mentorship to an intern, fostering their understanding of logistics processes and professional development.
   • Improved department efficiency by delegating tasks and empowering the intern to take ownership of key responsibilities.

Reviewed cargo documents for both exports and imports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assisted the finance team in billing and cost accounting for vendor charges.
Supported data analysis for operational improvements.

1. Streamlined documentation processes for exports and imports.
   
   • Conducted thorough reviews of cargo documentation for both export and import shipments to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and smooth customs clearance processes.
2. Collaborated with the finance team to optimise billing workflows.
   
   • Supported the finance team in generating accurate invoices and billing clients for logistics services, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and minimising discrepancies.
3. Analysed vendor cost structures.
   
   • Performed detailed cost accounting analyses to verify vendor charges, ensuring alignment with agreed rates and maintaining cost efficiency in logistics operations.

Conducted SAP training and performed key accounting functions.
Created bank reconciliation reports, general ledger reconciliations, and analysed financial statements for discrepancies.
Organised and maintained financial records and documentation, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and data accuracy.

1. SAP training to carry out accounting operations.
   
   • Gained hands-on expertise in SAP to perform key accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable management, ledger entries, and financial reporting.
2. Streamlined reconciliation processes.
   
   • Prepared accurate bank reconciliation reports and general ledger reconciliations to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.
3. Performed financial statement analyses.
   
   • Conducted detailed financial statement analyses to provide actionable insights into the company’s financial performance.
4. Ensured audit-readiness.
   
   • Organised and maintained financial records and documentation, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and data accuracy.