Faith Karani

I am a young, ambitious, self-driven and goal oriented Finance and Accounting professional with 9 months relevant experience in the field.

My training in Finance and customer service allows me to evaluate and articulate financial positions while keeping the team perspective in mind. I believeobjective evaluation and articulation is the first step towardsfinding solutions to problems. I am passionate about people, understanding the differences that define usand leveraging them to drive theaccomplishment of goals.

My goal is to pursue that which will help me gain skills, expertise and establish capability and competence of the highestorder at any level that I serve.

Sai Raj Ltd, Nairobi

Accounting Intern Aug 2022 to date

• Verify that transactions are located in the correct day book, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger and general ledger.
• Inventory management and reconciliations.
• Process accounts receivables and payables.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Withholding tax certificated processing for receivables and payables.
• Ensure stock in receipt/dispatch and necessary documentations.
• Prepare Invoices.
• Bank and Mpesa reconciliations.

Kenya Airways PLC, Nairobi.

Finance Intern(Credit Control) Jan 2022 to June 2022

• Daily reconciliation of customer accounts using the Oracle ERP system.
• Daily matching of receiptsto invoices of different accounts.
• Receiving and timelypayment of invoicesto ensure the smooth running of business operations
• Interface of all accounts receivable files into the financial accounting system to reflectthe correct position of accounts receivable.
• Maintained an effective filing system for ease of referenceand retrieval of supporting documents to support outstanding debts.
• Initiate adjustments for minor balances, bank charges and foreign exchange differences.

CCI Kenya, Nairobi. July 2020 – Dec 2021

Customer Service Agent

• Guaranteed first-class customerservice, enthusiastically anticipating and catering to customer needs and requirements.
• Assisted customers with product-related questions, feedback and complaints.
• Answered over 50 inbound calls per day, directing customersto designated individuals or departments for timely resolution.
• Delivered outstanding customerservice for US-basedRetail Company in inbound call center.

Ngiriambu Girls’ High School, Kirinyaga Jan 2016 – Nov 2016 Peer Educator

• Alleviated learning gaps and effectively instructed Students in Math, Chemistry, Physicsand Biology throughintroduction of cutting edge educational tools and teaching aids.
• Mentored students throughIndividual challenges to increase comprehension of core concepts.

Sai Raj Ltd, Nairobi

Accounting Intern Aug 2022 to date

• Verify that transactions are located in the correct day book, supplier’s ledger, customer ledger and general ledger.
• Inventory management and reconciliations.
• Process accounts receivables and payables.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Withholding tax certificated processing for receivables and payables.
• Ensure stock in receipt/dispatch and necessary documentations.
• Prepare Invoices.
• Bank and Mpesa reconciliations.

Kenya Airways PLC, Nairobi.

Finance Intern(Credit Control) Jan 2022 to June 2022

• Daily reconciliation of customer accounts using the Oracle ERP system.
• Daily matching of receiptsto invoices of different accounts.
• Receiving and timelypayment of invoicesto ensure the smooth running of business operations
• Interface of all accounts receivable files into the financial accounting system to reflectthe correct position of accounts receivable.
• Maintained an effective filing system for ease of referenceand retrieval of supporting documents to support outstanding debts.
• Initiate adjustments for minor balances, bank charges and foreign exchange differences.