
Jecton Ambuso
Finance and Administration Officer
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Results-driven Finance and Administration Professional with over four years of experience supporting donor-funded programs and organizational operations within NGO and healthcare environments. Experienced in financial management support, budget monitoring, reconciliations, compliance monitoring, audit preparation, procurement support, vendor coordination, and administrative operations. Strong background supporting USAID-funded programs with knowledge of donor compliance requirements, internal controls, and financial documentation management.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate finance and administrative processes in fast-paced multi-project environments while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and timely reporting. Proficient in financial systems including Microsoft Dynamics, Maconomy, QuickBooks, and Sage, with advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
Experience
Finance & Administration Assistant at USAID Dumisha Afya Program – AMPATH (2023-06 – Present)
- Support financial and administrative operations for donor-funded projects in compliance with organizational and USAID regulations.
- Process and verify invoices, consultant payments, staff reimbursements, contracts, and travel expense settlements while ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
- Monitor project expenditures and maintain accurate donor and budget coding within Microsoft Dynamics and Maconomy systems.
- Support preparation of monthly and periodic financial reports for management review and project monitoring.
- Conduct bank, cash, and expense reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting and accountability.
- Maintain organized finance and administrative filing systems to ensure audit readiness and compliance with donor requirements.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, travel logistics, and communication between project teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
- Support procurement and vendor coordination processes including documentation review and payment follow-up.
- Collaborate with program teams in budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and financial planning activities.
- Conduct compliance spot checks and support monitoring visits to strengthen adherence to donor and organizational financial policies.
- Develop Excel-based dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial tracking and operational reporting efficiency.
- Support external and internal audit processes through preparation and organization of financial documentation.
Accounts Assistant at Oasis Healthcare Hospital (2022-01 – 2023-06)
- Maintained accurate financial records through daily transaction postings and general ledger management.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes including supplier reconciliations and payment scheduling.
- Performed bank and cash reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and effective cash management.
- Supported budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes for operational decision-making.
- Prepared statutory tax returns and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports and audit documentation while strengthening internal control procedures.
- Coordinated supplier follow-ups and maintained organized financial records and supporting documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management in Accounting – Moi University