Carol Karuga
@carolkaruga
Chief Financial Officer at MyAirtime Limited who redesigned financial systems and internal controls to improve accuracy and scalability.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
At MyAirtime Limited, I lead finance operations and strategic planning in the telecom and fintech sector. I led the redesign of financial systems, internal controls, and accounting policies to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and scalability.
I advise the board on financial performance and risk, oversee the investment portfolio, and work with commercial teams to strengthen billing, credit control, and working capital management.
At Property Reality Company Limited, I oversaw finance operations, developed accounting policies and control frameworks, and led budgeting and quarterly forecasting. I also prepared financial reporting for board presentations and managed treasury operations.
Earlier, at Metsec Cables Limited (Doshi Group), I led the Oracle ERP implementation as Financials and Manufacturing Super User and coordinated ISO certifications. At Finlay’s Horticulture, I implemented a farm-to-fork traceability system and supported its use through staff training and reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
MyAirtime Limited
May 2017 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Led the Strategic Committee, developing and executing long-term financial strategies and tax planning initiatives. Advised the board with clear, insightful reporting on financial performance and risk exposures.
Head of Finance
Property Reality Company Limited
Apr 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years)
Developed and implemented strong accounting policies and internal control frameworks. Oversaw end-to-end finance operations including General Ledger, fixed assets, payroll, and cash flow management.
Inventory Accountant & ISO Coordinator
Metsec Cables Limited (Doshi Group)
Oct 2010 - Apr 2015 (4 years 6 months)
Led Oracle ERP implementation as Super User for Financials and Manufacturing modules. Coordinated ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 certifications and established inventory cost policies.
Traceability Officer
Finlay's Horticulture
Jan 2005 - Sep 2010 (5 years 8 months)
Implemented a comprehensive 'farm-to-fork' traceability system ensuring rapid origin tracking of produce. Managed daily data workflow and trained staff on traceability protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
PhD, Finance
Ongoing PhD in Finance at Kenyatta University.
University of Nairobi
Master of Science, Finance and Investments
Master of Science in Finance and Investments from the University of Nairobi.
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Strathmore University.
Tech stack
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Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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