Teddy Karatasi

Results-oriented Business Analyst and Financial Professional with 8+ years of experience in accounting, FP&A, bookkeeping, and ERP system implementation. Proven ability to evaluate financial data, assess accuracy of accounting outputs, and deliver clear, structured insights to support decision-making. Active user of QuickBooks Online (QBO) with hands-on experience in accounting workflows, small business operations, and financial controls.

Experienced in structured review, audit, and compliance roles, with strong analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail. Comfortable working independently in fully remote environments with reliable digital infrastructure.

Business Analyst / ERP & Financial Specialist at MFI Group (2021-01 – Present)

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conducted in-depth FP&A activities, developing automated financial dashboards and translating complex accounting data into clear, actionable recommendations for executive leadership to support strategic planning.
• Accounting Workflow Optimization: Leveraged QuickBooks Online (QBO) and ERP platforms (Sage, Odoo, Dynamics 365) to streamline accounting workflows, reducing month-end reporting turnaround by 20% and cutting data discrepancies by 25%.
• Audit & Compliance Reviews: Performed structured reviews of financial outputs for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting principles.
• AI Output & Data Evaluation: Assessed and validated financial and operational data outputs for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business requirements — providing clear, structured written feedback to technical and business stakeholders.
• Process Automation: Spearheaded finance process automation initiatives reducing manual effort by 25%, freeing team capacity for higher-value analytical work.
• Change Management & Training: Developed and delivered comprehensive training on ERP and accounting processes, significantly improving system adoption and data integrity.

Assistant ERP Administrator at MFI Technology Solutions Ltd (2016-10 – 2020-12)

• Bookkeeping & Accounting Support: Maintained accurate financial records, supported month-end close processes, and ensured bookkeeping compliance across the organization.
• Full-Cycle ERP Implementation: Contributed to system configuration, data migration validation, and process documentation for the organization's initial ERP deployment.
• Structured Review & QA: Served as the primary liaison between finance users and the technical team, evaluating system outputs for accuracy and translating issues into clear, structured technical tickets for timely resolution.
• Process Standardization: Documented "as-is" and "to-be" accounting workflows to drive efficiency improvements and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Vendor & Cash Flow Management: Analyzed vendor payment cycles and supplier relationships, implementing improvements that optimized cash flow and strengthened partnerships.

Business Development at APA Insurance Limited (2016-01 – 2016-10)

• Conducted market research and identified new business opportunities to grow the client portfolio.
• Collaborated with the marketing department to develop and execute targeted business strategies.
• Generated leads, managed prospective client pipelines, and handled customer calls, emails, and appointments.
• Represented the organization at industry events, forums, exhibitions, and conferences.
• Provided training and mentoring to junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

Bachelor's in Business Administration — Entrepreneurship – Chuka University