FRANCIS NGUGI KARANJA
Adjunct Lecturer
Nairobi
Summary
I am a self-directed and result-oriented professional with advanced knowledge in accounting and finance. Good command of English and ability to work with all. Proficiency in conducting advanced scientific research with diverse skills that range from conceptualization and identification of research problems; formulation of research designs; sampling and data collection; performing statistical analysis both inferential and descriptive, report writing and presentation. Proficiency in SPSS, Nvivo and MS excel.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Muranga University College
- Units:
- Principles of Procurement
- Supplies and Material Management 1
- Contemporary issues to financial management
- Financial institutions and markets
- Research Methodology
Adjunct Lecturer
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2018 - Current
- Financial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Principles of Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Research Methodology
Compliance Officer (Contractual)
Richmond Management
11.2015 - Current
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assessing departmental policies
- Enforcing proper documentation
- Audit of departmental processes and work flows
- Reporting of findings to supervisor
- Advising on course of action
Oshwal College
01.2018 - 03.2019
- ACCA Units:
- Financial Accounting (F3)
- Financial Reporting (F7)
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Units:
- Financial Accounting 1
- Management Accounting
- Research Methodology
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Units:
- Total Quality Management
- International Finance
- Research Methodology
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Unit:
- Financial management
Finance officer
Progressive Credit
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing Financial statements
- Posting and reconciliation of general ledgers
- Advising the management on course of action
- Preparing payroll of the institution.
- Counter-checking on any income leakage avenues
- Loan disbursements
- Preparing Loan portfolio PAR per officer and company
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Unit:
- Financial Accounting
Tutor
Ridgeways School of Arts
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Subjects:
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Quantitative Techniques
Teacher
Ridgeways Boys
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Subjects:
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
Accountant
Awards Limited
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparing Financial statements
- Posting and reconciliation of general ledgers
- Advising the management on course of action
- Preparing payroll of the institution.
- Counter-checking on any income leakage avenues
- Preparing the company's budget
- Comparing and making reconciliations between the company's current expenditure and the laid-down budget.
- Setting and monitoring of credit limits
- Preparing and issuing pay slips to all staff members
- Payment and transfer of salaries
- Ensuring the company leverage levels meet the required industry ratio
Research Assistant
KIPPRA
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collecting data on impact of decentralized funds on residents of Nakuru County
- Analysis of data using excel
- Presentation of data using descriptive analysis
Education
PhD - Finance
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya04-2026
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya01-2015
Certified Public Accountant - Part II
KASNEB
01-2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya01-2006
K. C. S. E. Certificate - undefined
Queen of Apostles Seminary
01-2000
K. C. P. E. Certificate - undefined
Kenyatta University Primary School
01-1996
Skills
Extensive knowledge in Computer Packages
Extensive knowledge and experience in both quantitative and qualitative research
Extensive knowledge in financial reporting, financial accounting, and management accounting
Extensive knowledge in accounting packages
Other Duties
- June 2023 to Date Voice Leader-Bass St. Andrew of Crete Choir St. Joseph Catholic Church Kahawa Sukari
- April 2023 to June 2025 Vice-Moderator St. Anthony Small Christian Community St. Joseph Catholic Church Kahawa Sukari
- June 2023 to Date Acting-Moderator St. Anthony Small Christian Community St. Joseph Catholic Church Kahawa Sukari
- Jan 2019 to Date Research Methodology Supervisor Catholic University of Eastern Africa
- January 2017- Dec 2018 Member Finance Council St. Joseph Catholic Church Kahawa Sukari
Proficient Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Financial Management
- Management Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Business Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Financial Accounting
Research title
Determinants of financial distress in small and medium enterprises in Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County (Unpublished)
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2018 - Current
Oshwal College
01.2018 - 03.2019
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
09.2016 - 05.2017
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
05.2016 - 05.2017
Compliance Officer (Contractual)
Richmond Management
11.2015 - Current
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
09.2015 - 12.2015
Part-time Lecturer
Karatina University
01.2015 - 04.2015
Finance officer
Progressive Credit
06.2013 - 10.2015
Tutor
Ridgeways School of Arts
05.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher
Ridgeways Boys
03.2011 - 05.2012
Research Assistant
KIPPRA
10.2008 - 12.2008
Accountant
Awards Limited
07.2008 - 01.2011
Muranga University College
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Kenyatta University
Certified Public Accountant - Part II
KASNEB
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance Major
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
K. C. S. E. Certificate - undefined
Queen of Apostles Seminary
K. C. P. E. Certificate - undefined
Kenyatta University Primary School
PhD - Finance
Catholic University of Eastern Africa