Bonface Karani

Dedicated Finance and Accounting Professional with over 3 years of hands-on experience in donor-funded projects at KENAFF (NYDP, SUSTFARM+, AgSys). Excel in preparing compliant financial reports, budgeting, QuickBooks management, bank reconciliations, payroll, and statutory filings (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF). Proficient in Advanced Excel (VBA, PivotTables, dashboards) and SQL for data-driven insights.

Proven in streamlining processes, supporting audits, and enhancing bid analysis through procurement. Eager to drive accuracy and efficiency in your accounting team.

Project Accountant Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF) – Feb 2024 – Present

• Prepared detailed donor-compliant financial reports for NYDP and SUSTFARM+ projects, including budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Managed timesheets for accurate project cost allocation, payroll processing, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy).
• Conducted bank reconciliations, petty cash management, inventory tracking, and fixed asset register maintenance (capitalization & depreciation).
• Supported proposal budget development, procurement bid analysis, and external/donor audits.

Bookkeeper (Contract) Kwitu Holdings Ltd – Jun 2023 – Jan 2024

• Recorded real estate transactions (purchases, sales, rentals), maintained accurate ledgers, and performed bank reconciliations.
• Managed accounts payable/receivable, processed payments, and tracked lease agreements to optimize revenue.
• Prepared tax-ready documents per KRA regulations and delivered financial health insights for investment decisions.

Accounting Officer County Government of Meru – Jan 2021 – Feb 2023

• Processed payroll, statutory deductions (via iTax/KRA), and month-end closings (journals, accruals, GL reviews).
• Prepared budgets, fixed asset registers, payment vouchers, and batch payments (RTGs) using IFMIS, SAP, and TMS.
• Handled contractor/supplier payments, imprest warrants, and audit query responses.

Store Manager J Kings Enterprises – Jan – Aug 2017

• Oversaw inventory, supplier coordination, and store operations while ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Developed customer acquisition strategies, promotional displays, and profitability reports based on buying trends.

Key Tools & Systems: QuickBooks, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA, Dashboards), SQL, IFMIS, SAP, iTax, KRA Portal.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) Machakos University – Sep 2018 – 2022

• Built a strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and business finance.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Foundation Level KASNEB – Oct 2022 – Ongoing

• Completed core modules in financial accounting, business law, and quantitative analysis.

Certified Data Analyst Ongoing – May 2024 – Mar 2025

• Training in SQL, data visualization, and advanced Excel analytics (VBA, macros, dashboards).

Certified in Advanced Excel & QuickBooks Oct 2022 – Present

• Practical mastery of automated reporting, financial modeling, and accounting system integration.