Grace Karimi

Finance professional with over three years of experience in finance, credit management, treasury operations, fintech, and administrative support across public and private sectors. Currently pursuing a Master of Commerce in Finance and Investment. Experienced in accounts payable, reconciliation, credit risk evaluation, financial reporting, and financial inclusion initiatives.

Strong background in youth and women empowerment, financial literacy training, and corporate governance. Proficient in financial systems including PeopleSoft, Meditech, M-Pesa, and QuickBooks.

Accounts Assistant (Payables) at Aga Khan University Hospital (2025-11 – Present)

• Receive and verify supplier invoices ensuring three-way matching (Goods Received Note, Purchase Order, Invoice).
• Process invoices and generate voucher numbers using PeopleSoft.
• Validate Electronic Tax Receipts (ETR) compliance.
• Track invoices using system-based trackers.
• Coordinate with supply chain and procurement departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure complete documentation before payment processing.

Finance Intern (Treasury & Finance) at Aga Khan University Hospital (2025-06 – 2025-10)

• Posted M-Pesa transactions and cash receipts into Meditech and conducted daily reconciliations.
• Identified and resolved reconciliation variances in coordination with treasury supervisors.
• Processed supplier payments and ensured accurate VAT inclusion in PeopleSoft.
• Reconciled supplier statements to identify outstanding invoices.
• Prepared daily financial summaries and reconciliation reports.
• Assisted in payment documentation and check processing.
• Maintained asset disposal records within internal systems.

Finance & Credit Officer (PSC Internship Cohort 6) at Youth Enterprise Development Fund (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Facilitated loan processing, recovery, and inter-regional coordination.
• Conducted credit assessments and monitored loan performance.
• Organized financial literacy forums for youth and women entrepreneurs.
• Conducted outreach and impact measurement on financial inclusion programs.
• Ensured compliance with budgetary allocations and internal controls.

Finance Attaché at Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) (2023-08 – 2023-10)

• Supervised daily expenditure tracking and prepared financial summaries.
• Conducted budget analysis and financial reporting.
• Assisted in tax return preparation and compliance checks.
• Supported vendor reconciliation and audit documentation.

Freelance Business & Finance Content Writer (2021 – 2021)

• Developed articles, whitepapers, and case studies on finance, investment, and fintech.
• Covered topics including entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and emerging investment trends.

Enumerator (2019 Census) at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) (2019 – 2019)

• Collected and verified household data in rural regions.
• Maintained data integrity and ensured respondent confidentiality.

Cashier / Office Administrator at Air View Securities (2018-12 – 2019-09)

• Reconciled daily revenues and maintained financial records.
• Supported administrative and operational functions.
• Delivered high-level customer service and ensured smooth daily operations.

Peer Counselor at Egerton University (2020-09 – 2023-10)

• Provided career and mental health peer counseling.
• Organized campus mental wellness awareness programs.
• Promoted safe spaces and student support initiatives.

Master of Commerce in Finance and Investment – KCA University

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance Option – Egerton University (2019-09 – 2023-10)