Finance Manager - St John Ambulance of Kenya - Kenya
(2023-02)
Charitable organization (est. by Act of Parliament, CAP 259 of 1923) providing first aid training, disaster management, and emergency evacuation services
- Collaborated with the CEO, Board, and budget holders to develop and implement strategic and annual budgets.
- Spearheaded implementation of online banking and cashless systems, improving financial efficiency and cutting transactional costs by 30%.
- Monitored organizational cash flow to ensure funds were available to meet obligations, including interbank transfers.
- Led re-mapping of accounting codes to improve accuracy of financial data recording and reporting efficiency.
- Produced and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to stakeholders, highlighting performance against budget and variance explanations.
- Run the monthly reporting cycle from start to finish, checking that the management accounts prepared by the direct reports are complete and submitted to the Head of Finance by the agreed date.
- Ensure the AR, AP, bank and tax control account reconciliations are completed on schedule and that reconciling items are chased.
- Developed departmental KPIs and coordinated quarterly performance monitoring.
- Led internal and external audits, achieving full compliance and timely reporting.
- Trained finance and non-finance staff on financial policies to strengthen organizational compliance.
- Oversaw preparation and submission of statutory returns, including PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and VAT.
- Maintained relationships with banks and financial institutions to optimize cash flow and credit facilities.
Senior Accountant - Research Triangle Institute (RTI) - East Africa
(2019-05 - 2022-12)
East Africa Energy Program, a USD 65M USAID-funded program across 10 East African countries
- Oversaw treasury operations across East African countries, ensuring liquidity and effective fund management for a large multi-country donor-funded portfolio.
- Coordinated the budgeting process for USAID-funded projects, aligning activities and grant budgets with donor guidelines.
- Developed consolidated financial forecasts and monitored variances to guide management decision-making.
- Reviewed and approved financial transactions, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and donor terms.
- Managed inter-country fund transfers and capital injections, optimizing cash availability across the program.
- Supervised monthly reconciliation of bank accounts, advances, and other key financial records.
- Provided remote and on-site support to country accountants, strengthening compliance with RTI and USAID regulations.
- Ensured timely, accurate submission of donor and internal financial reports.
- Facilitated training for country finance staff on donor requirements and financial policies — building partner and team capacity.
- Partnered with project leads and Grant Managers to align financial reports with program goals and narrative summaries.
Senior Finance Officer - Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi) - Global
(2016-06 - 2019)
Not-for-profit research organization developing treatments for neglected patients, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with global presence
- Managed regional cash flow for a clinical/medical research organization, ensuring adherence to global treasury policies and timely fund allocation.
- Reviewed partner financial reports for compliance and accuracy, strengthening donor relationships and grantee accountability.
- Designed and implemented ERP systems, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency by 30%.
- Delivered financial training to partners and staff, fostering compliance with donor and organizational policies — core to capacity-building for grantees.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements and donor-specific reports, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Managed payroll processing, including statutory deductions and multi-currency transactions.
- Supported grant management, including budgeting, amendments, and compliance monitoring — direct experience in grant/protocol implementation for medical research programs.
- Conducted field visits to assess partner financial systems and provide capacity-building support.
- Ensured adherence to internal controls and developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participated in internal and external audits, coordinating responses to audit queries and implementing recommendations.
Finance Officer - Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi)
(2014-04 - 2016-05)
Finance Assistant - Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DNDi)
(2009-04 - 2011-03)
Accountant - Opportunity International
(2007-07 - 2009-03)
