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Shawn Karori

  • Data and Finance Analyst
  • Nairobi
  • Updated 11 months ago
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Accountants, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, Budget Analysts, Business and Financial Operations Occupations, Data Entry Clerks, Financial Analysts, Financial Specialists

Shawnfred Karori Gitau
Finance & Data Analytics Specialist | CPA Candidate

Shawnfred is a detail-oriented finance professional with 3+ years of experience driving efficiency in accounting operations through automation and data-driven solutions. My expertise spans financial reconciliations (99.8% accuracy), tax compliance (iTax/KRA), and process optimizationโ€”leveraging tools like Excel VBA, Power BI, and Python to cut reporting time by 40% for SMEs and NGOs. Currently pursuing CPA certification, Iย  bridge technical skills with strategic financial insights.

Passionate about transforming complex data into actionable strategies, I have supported organizations across fintech, SACCOs, and international development sectors. My projects include building AI-powered tax tools, optimizing payment reconciliation systems, and mentoring teams in financial best practices. I thrive in dynamic environments where precision meets innovation, consistently delivering scalable solutions that support growth and compliance.

Connect for collaborations in financial analytics, process automation, or accounting innovation.

Experience

Accounting Firm Nairobi

Accounting Consultant - January 2024 - Present

Stratedge Consulting Limited

Accounting and Finance Intern - September 2023 - December 2023

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Field Data Collector - September 2019 - October 2019

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Kenyatta University
January 2018 - November 2023

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Kangundo HighSchool
January 2012 - November 2015

Skills

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Corporate Financial Reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Data Visualization using Excel
  • Data visualization with power BI
  • Excel
  • excel formulas for finance
  • field data collector
  • Finance
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Financial data analysis