Kenan Barends

As a result of the diverse industries I have worked in over the past 10 years, I have learned how tobe able to work innovatively, and with excellence. I have effectively managed projects, budgets, andclients; and have been instrumental in developing systems and content offerings in my various roles.

Business Development Co-ordinator // Training & Development Facilitator

Labit Consulting (Pty) Ltd | 2020–present

• Developed new training material for various Labit programmes in Eco-System.
• Training Facilitation of all Labit Eco-Systems.
• Managed Junior Business Analyst.
• Provide weekly mentorship and support to the entrepreneurs.
• Perform weekly contact sessions with entrepreneurs on business and personal level.
• Analyze business strategies including key areas of business activities.
• Advise and support on Systems implementation.
• Advise on Business vison and direction.
• Development and execution of Business Strategy.
• Execution of Project Trackers.
• Management & implementation of costing models and budgets.

C.O Designs | 2017–2019

• Monthly/daily recons of Accounts Receivable.
• Capturing invoices on Pastel in agreement with correct GL accounts and company budget/Cost Centre’s.
• Cashbook function – capturing & recons of Credit Cards and Petty Cash.
• Filing invoices and general administrative functions.
• Liaising with various stakeholders for payment authorization.
• Preparing weekly reporting on Work in Progress. Assisting Financial Manager on other reports for board meetings.
• Overall management of key accounts including quotes, client liaising, site visits, stock management, progress reporting, logistics, and other administrative duties required to ensure product delivery and after-sales satisfaction.
• Managed the overall delivery of furniture for Capitec Bank Branches revamp,
• including stock management, and logistics and installation.
• Managed the successful tender process and delivery of furniture for Old Mutual, including client liaison and installation.

TAKEALOT ONLINE | 2012–2016

• Monthly recon of company rentals, and month to month/daily expenses.
• Capture of invoices on Sage Pastel.
• Loading Payments via Sage Pastel & Nedbank Online.
• Filing Invoices after payment.
• Assisting accountant with Asset register.
• Preparing foreign payments with BOP forms.
• Previously also worked on QuickBooks for capturing of invoices.

ND Management | Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa