Shawnfred Karori Gitau
@shawnfredkarorigitau
Finance and data analytics specialist automating accounting processes for SMEs.
What I'm looking for
I am a CPA-part II trained finance and data analytics specialist who blends certified accounting knowledge with advanced technical skills in Python, SQL and Power BI to automate financial operations and deliver actionable insights. I build scalable systems that streamline bookkeeping, payment reconciliation and reporting, reducing errors and saving clients time.
As a freelance virtual assistant for finance and data automation, I developed a Python reconciliation script achieving an 85% match rate and a Power BI dashboard that reduced unapplied cash by 40%. I have corporate experience preparing financial reports, maintaining ledgers and performing reconciliations with 99.8% accuracy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance & Data Analyst
Freelance
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Provide virtual full-cycle accounting and data analytics support to SMEs, automating payment reconciliation (85% match rate) and delivering Power BI dashboards that reduced unapplied cash by 40% to improve budgeting and decision making.
Financial Analyst
StratEdge Consulting Ltd
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Prepared and maintained financial reports and ledgers for corporate clients, performed account reconciliations with 99.8% accuracy, and supported compliance activities to ensure data integrity for analysis.
Billing & Accounts Receivable Officer
Patland Housing Agency
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)
I managed the complete accounts receivable process, from invoice generation to payment tracking and account reconciliation, ensuring precise financial record-keeping. My strong attention to detail and analytical approach to monitoring payments helped maintain accurate ledgers and uphold strict compliance with financial procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HubSpot Academy
HubSpot CRM Certification, Customer Relationship Management
2025 - 2025
Completed the HubSpot CRM Certification covering HubSpot CRM tools and customer relationship management practices.
KASNEB
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II, Accounting
2024 - 2024
Attained Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part II certification through KASNEB, demonstrating proficiency in intermediate accounting and professional practice.
SONEK Institute
Data Analytics Certification, Data Analytics
2023 - 2023
Completed a Data Analytics Certification focused on data analysis techniques and tools for extracting insights from datasets.
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2018 - 2023
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Finance, focusing on financial management, accounting, and related quantitative subjects.
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