Antony Karira Karanja

Curriculum Vitae Antony Karira Karanja P.O Box- Nairobi, Kenya Telephone no: - Email: ​- Bio Data Gender: ​ Male Marital Status:​ Single Date of Birth:​ 1988 Nationality:​ Kenyan Personal Profile A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career in the field of Finance and Accounting. I am self-driven, ambitious, innovative, analytical, a fast learner, and pride myself as a true team player with good interpersonal skills. I have acquired a high degree of versatility, endurance and experience in my professional work having worked in different organizations. I desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment, which will give me an opportunity to utilize my acquired skills, apply my academic knowledge that leads to both personal and organizational growth to international standards. Education CPA Part 1-3 June 2008 - June 2012 Attained: Pass Vision Institute of Professionals Ba​ chelors ​ Economics and Finance 2008 - 2012 Attained: Second(Lower) Kenyatta University Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 2003 - 2006 Attained: Grade B+ (Plus) Murang’a High School Skills ➢ Financial Skill:​ Measuring financial risks and then developing and implementing strategies to minimize that risk. Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions. ➢ Accounting Skills: ​ Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices; Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions, and policy changes. ➢ Economic analysis​ : Can advise and be consulted on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers. ➢ Numerical and Accounting Competency:​ I have the Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures that are used in preparing financial statements I am comfortable with numbers and excellent in performing detailed numerical computations. ➢ Analytical and Problem solving:​ I have the ability to visualize, solve complicated problems in the best way and make accurate and informed decisions. I am able to combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot client issues. ➢ Reporting Skills:​ I have the ability to prepare statistical and written reports. This is a skill that I have developed through my work experience and career progression. ➢ ICT Competence:​ Good command of Microsoft Office tools, QuickBooks, word processing, data handling and processing, presentation and internet. Work Experience Oct 2014 to Jan 2015 Equity Bank Ltd, Nairobi Position: ​ Account Opening Officer Responsibilities 1. Verification of customer forms. 2. Validation of customer particulars like names, signatures,passports. 3. Creation of the Accounts. Feb - Oct 2014 Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu Position: ​ Accounts Clerk Responsibilities: 1. Dispatching invoices to respective clients for payment 2. Making payment to suppliers. 3. Bank Reconciliation. Additional Information Achievements ➢ Awarded certificate for 5th position in KASNEB overall section 2 exam of June 2010 Membership ➢ Sep 2014: Associate Member of Institute of Certified Accountants of Kenya(ICPAK) ➢ Member of college Christian Union at ​ Vision Institute of Professionals ➢ Member of math club and school football team at ​ Murang’a High School Seminars ​ Attended ➢ Soft skills organized by Vision Institute of Professionals. th​ th​ ➢ 11​ June - 29​ July 2012: Vision Institute of Professionals (Accounting experience) Hobbies and Interests ➢ Socializing, Travelling, Playing football Referees Ahyirae Ali Shaban Debtors Team Leader The Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu P.O Box 530, Kisumu Telephone no: - Email: ​- Humprey Gichure, Manager CPC,Equity Group Foundation,Head Office P.O Box-,Nairobi. Tel-/- Email ​- Dr James N. Maingi, Lecturer Applied Economics Kenyatta University P.O Box-, Nairobi Telephone no: -