Brian Onyango

Finance and administration professional with 5 years experience managing donor-funded budgets, performing invoice reconciliation, processing payments, and preparing financial and audit reports to international donor standards including BMZ and EU co-financing requirements. Proven track record of maintaining rigorous internal controls, supporting HR functions, and coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced INGO environment. Committed to the financial integrity and mission-driven accountability that underpins effective child-focused programming.

Programs Manager - Ayiera Initiative – Sports Social Change Project - Nairobi, Kenya

(2022-06 - 2025-12)

Oversaw programme operations, financial oversight, stakeholder coordination, and donor reporting for a youth sports and education project.

• Managed an annual budget of over €30,000, ensuring expenditure aligned with programme plan and donor guidelines
• Collected programme data from 4 Project Officers and prepared quarterly financial and narrative reports in line with donor requirements
• Coordinated with team members and the Director to ensure timely resource availability and compliance with project implementation schedules
• Managed communication with all stakeholders including donors, community members, participants, and partner organisations
• Mobilised additional resources to support university scholarship interventions for youth from informal settlements

Administration & Finance Manager - Ayiera Initiative – BMZ/CARE Deutschland Project - Nairobi, Kenya

(2020-07 - 2024-04)

Managed all financial and administrative functions for a €660,000 BMZ-funded project, ensuring full compliance with donor regulations and internal controls.

• Performed invoice reconciliation and reviewed all documentation for accuracy, completeness, and correct budget coding prior to payment authorisation
• Initiated and supervised payments to suppliers and personnel; prepared payment vouchers and ensured authorisation by appropriate signatories
• Prepared bank reconciliations and maintained accurate General Ledger records and cash spreadsheets
• Processed fund transfer requests, monitored expenditures against approved budgets, and prepared monthly burn-rate forecasts
• Prepared financial and narrative reports for external audit submission, ensuring full traceability of documentation to donor requirements
• Managed payroll-related statutory deductions and submissions to regulatory authorities
• Maintained a comprehensive system of receipts, invoices, and confidential organisational documents for audit readiness
• Supported HR functions for a team of 39 staff, including recruitment administration and personnel records management
• Conceptualised and designed the project proposal in line with BMZ funding regulations

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - Masinde Muliro University (2013 - 2017)