Esther Wanjiku Karanja

ESTHER WANJIKU KARANJA Email:-Tel:- I am a dedicated and detail oriented accountant, auditor and credit analyst with over 8 years working experience in the commercial sector. Am proficient in accounting operations, payroll, inventory, reporting, auditing and credit analysis. I am skilled in streamlining processes and ensuring compliance within the industry standards and regulations. I collaborate with cross functional teams to achieve financial objectives. I look forward to leverage my expertise in your dynamic establishment to contribute to its success and growth. Skills   Organizational Skills MS Office Suite Skills         Leadership Skills Numerical Skills Eye on details Customer service Skills Communication Skills Resilience and adaptability Integrity Marketing skills Work Experience Job Title: Entrepreneur Company: Founder and CEO (Hesed enterprises) (Hotel, agribusiness and clothing store) Period: May 2023-Dec 2024 Duties:  Managed all aspects of operations including marketing, sales, customer service, human resource and financial management   Developed and executed comprehensive business plans Successfully launched a new clothing store  Handled and resolved customers’ queries and complaints Skills gained   Financial Planning Marketing skills    Team leadership Self-motivation skills Problem solving skills  Networking skills Job Title: Credit Risk Analysis Company: Recolte Ltd Period: Jan 2022- April 2023 Duties:   Reviewed clients’ credit requests Assessed customers’ financial status    Evaluated creditworthiness of customers Liaised with relationship managers in collection and documentation of KYC documents Analyzed risks and together with credit team made decision on whether to approve or reject clients credit requests. Set up payment plans with defaulting customers  Job Title: Accountant Company: Lines Limited Period: August 2017-Jan 2022 Duties  Ensured timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.  Ensured accurate payroll updates including new hires, terminations and charges in pay rates Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports of payroll transactions      Ensured timely remittance of statutory deductions Prepared income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statement for senior management Reconciled bank statements Prepared month end accounts with comparison to forecast and previous periods    Inventory management and controls Performed internal audits Performed other general administrative duties as assigned Job Title: Audit Assistant Company: Ashwin Brothers Period: Jan 2017- Aug 2017 Duties   Examining financial records, invoices, receipts and other supporting documents to verify accuracy and completeness. Assisting in testing internal controls by reviewing procedures and documentations    Answering client audit queries and being available for client support Presenting insights and findings to senior auditors or client teams Doing client site visits with senior auditors  Creating and maintaining audit working papers, documenting procedures and findings Job Title: Accountant Company: The Watchdog Limited Period: Aug 2014-Dec 2016 Aug 2017- March 2020 Duties   Prepared and controlled payroll and ensured timely remittance of statutory deductions Prepared income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statement for senior management    Reconciled bank statements Prepared month end accounts with comparison to forecast and previous periods Handling and solving employees queries.   Performed internal audits Performed other general administrative duties as assigned Job Title: Case Worker Clerk Company: PK Advocates Period: March 2013- March 2014 Duties      Listening and Recording cases of Mau Mau Veterans on crimes against humanity committed during colonial era Writing reports on cases done Liaising with area authority in organizing Mau Mau veterans Collaborating with team members in meeting daily targets Job Title: Administrative Assistant Company: Kenya Dairy Board Period: July 2011- Dec 2011 Duties   Revenue collection and preparations of Reports on monthly basis Revenue collection analysis using excel Microsoft    Participated in office organization and management Training of farmers in book keeping during KDB open days Training junior staff  Attended promotional events where I offered advisory services to farmers EDUCATION BACKGROUND YEAR- SCHOOL Moi University EXAM Degree and CPA GRADE/ACHIEVEMENT Agricultural economics and resource management Degree and CPA Final - Nginda Girls High School Mihango Primary School KCSE Grade B Plain KCPE 319 Marks EXTRA – CURRICULUM     Visiting the less fortunate especially the elderly Singing in the choir Watching talk show Research and reading financial materials REFEREES Name: Mary Stannah Position: Director Company: Lines Limited Tel:- Name: Geoffrey Amusala Position: Project Supervisor, Institution: Moi University Tel:- Name: Dennis Gitonga Position: Audit Partner, Company: Ashwin Brothers Tel:-