Benjamin Barnabas
Open to Nairobi relocation
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About
Detail-oriented Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) graduate with hands-on experience in the container shipping industry at Hapag-Lloyd. Proven ability to maintain accurate operational and financial records, perform reconciliations, monitor and resolve discrepancies, support process efficiency, and collaborate closely with operational teams under tight deadlines. Strong numerical, analytical and process-oriented skills with proficiency in Excel and SAP ERP.
Seeking to leverage shipping-industry exposure, attention to detail and stakeholder coordination strengths as an Equipment Coordinator at Maersk, contributing to optimal container flow, inventory control and operational excellence.
Experience
Finance Intern - Hapag-Lloyd - Mombasa
(2025-07 - 2026-07)
Container Shipping Line
- Maintained and reconciled operational and financial documents against system reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate branch-level records and data integrity — transferable to stock-level reconciliation between depots and systems.
- Supported accounts receivable through debtors' reconciliations and follow-ups, significantly reducing outstanding balances while protecting statement accuracy; demonstrated strong numerical monitoring and exception handling.
- Assisted accounts payable by preparing and processing purchase orders within budget limits and coordinating accurate billing information with operational teams — experience collaborating across functions on flow and cost control.
- Contributed to month-end and WIP closure by following up on job files and ensuring timely completion of operational/financial data for reporting, supporting process discipline and deadline adherence.
- Prepared and processed invoices, handled claims and resolved customer queries under strict deadlines while upholding confidentiality and internal controls.
- Utilised advanced Excel and SAP ERP for data analysis, custom templates and reporting, improving efficiency and minimising errors — relevant to daily stock monitoring, system updates and equipment-related tracking.
- Collaborated with the refund team to streamline customer refund processing and secure required documentation for accurate accounting entries, showing stakeholder coordination and process improvement focus.
- Gained practical exposure to container shipping operations, documentation flows, claims handling and inter-departmental coordination within a major global liner organisation.
Finance Attachment - National Social Security Fund (NSSF) - Mombasa
(2021-11 - 2022-01)
- Processed high-volume financial data (registrations and claims), ensuring accurate and efficient updates to records under volume pressure.
- Performed bank reconciliations and account analysis, identifying and correcting discrepancies to maintain integrity and support month-end processes.
- Managed sensitive data with strict confidentiality under tight deadlines and minimal supervision, demonstrating integrity, organisation and independent working ability.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Option - Kibabii University (2018 - 2023)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II
Certificate in Computer Application Packages - Aluta Brands Media (2020 - 2020)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Methodist Garden High School (2014 - 2017)
