Joseph Legae

Joseph Legae is a detail-oriented Finance Professional with extensive experience in donor-funded financial management, compliance, and reporting. Over 15 years’ experience supporting large international development organisations including USAID, UNDP, and UNCDF. Skilled in managing grant funds, ensuring adherence to donor regulations (USAID, UN systems), maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting audits.

Adept at financial systems, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and internal controls. Recognized for integrity, reliability, and delivering high-quality financial support with minimal supervision. Well-positioned for a Finance Associate role requiring strong financial compliance, technical support, and accurate reporting for donor-funded grants type activities.

April 2019 to July 2025: Senior Program Accountant, USAID Southern Africa, Pretoria

February 2013 to March 2019: Accountant, USAID Southern Africa, Pretoria

September 2008 to January 2013: Programme Accounting Technician, USAID, Pretoria

September 2005 to August 2008: Finance Associate, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Sunninghill; Johannesburg

September 2003 to August 2005: Administrative/Finance Associate, United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), Pretoria

April 2001 to August 2003: Accounts Assistant; African Medical and Research Foundation Pretoria (South Africa)

Jan 1997 to October 2000: Accountant (Regional Finance) Northwest Development Corporation (NWDC)

• 2005- Short Course in the Professional Practice Framework for internal Auditors; UNISA Centre for Accounting Studies; Pretoria
• 2004- Intermediate Financial Accounting, UNISA Centre for Accounting, Pretoria
• 1990 to 1998 – Bachelor of Commerce, University of Northwest, Mafikeng
• 1983 to 1988 – Matric/Grade 12, Batswana High School, Northwest, Mafikeng