Bonface Karani

Project Accountant Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF) – Feb 2024 – Present

• Prepared detailed donor-compliant financial reports for NYDP and SUSTFARM+ projects, including budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Managed timesheets for accurate project cost allocation, payroll processing, and statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy).
• Conducted bank reconciliations, petty cash management, inventory tracking, and fixed asset register maintenance (capitalization & depreciation).
• Supported proposal budget development, procurement bid analysis, and external/donor audits.

Bookkeeper (Contract) Kwitu Holdings Ltd – Jun 2023 – Jan 2024

• Recorded real estate transactions (purchases, sales, rentals), maintained accurate ledgers, and performed bank reconciliations.
• Managed accounts payable/receivable, processed payments, and tracked lease agreements to optimize revenue.
• Prepared tax-ready documents per KRA regulations and delivered financial health insights for investment decisions.

Accounting Officer County Government of Meru – Jan 2021 – Feb 2023

• Processed payroll, statutory deductions (via iTax/KRA), and month-end closings (journals, accruals, GL reviews).
• Prepared budgets, fixed asset registers, payment vouchers, and batch payments (RTGs) using IFMIS, SAP, and TMS.
• Handled contractor/supplier payments, imprest warrants, and audit query responses.

Store Manager J Kings Enterprises – Jan – Aug 2017

• Oversaw inventory, supplier coordination, and store operations while ensuring health & safety compliance.
• Developed customer acquisition strategies, promotional displays, and profitability reports based on buying trends.

Key Tools & Systems: QuickBooks, Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA, Dashboards), SQL, IFMIS, SAP, iTax, KRA Portal.

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) Machakos University – Sep 2018 – 2022

• Built a strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and business finance.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Foundation Level KASNEB – Oct 2022 – Ongoing

• Completed core modules in financial accounting, business law, and quantitative analysis.

Certified Data Analyst Ongoing – May 2024 – Mar 2025

• Training in SQL, data visualization, and advanced Excel analytics (VBA, macros, dashboards).

Certified in Advanced Excel & QuickBooks Oct 2022 – Present

• Practical mastery of automated reporting, financial modeling, and accounting system integration.