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Rainforest AllianceSenior Associate, Finance, Africa.
May. 2022Lead financial oversight and reporting for multi-country donor-funded portfolios (IKEA Foundation, GIZ, MCFEA, RVO and Norad), managing budgets exceeding USD 16M annually, ensuring 100% timely donor submissions and full compliance.
Strengthened financial reporting accuracy by implementing structured monthly transaction reviews with budget managers, reducing reporting discrepancies and improving forecast reliability by an estimated 20–30%.
Drive disciplined budget management through detailed monthly variance analysis for both restricted and unrestricted funds, proactively identifying deviations and safeguarding on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Serve as the primary finance focal point across regional programs, enhancing internal controls and reducing compliance risk exposure through proactive advisory support to managers and subgrantees.
Developed compliant and strategic proposal budgets for major funding opportunities (including GIZ and MCFEA), contributing to successful grant acquisition and sustainable program financing.
Coordinated and facilitated internal, external, and donor audits, ensuring audit readiness and minimizing findings through strengthened documentation and control frameworks.
Designed and delivered financial compliance training to program teams and partners, improving financial literacy and reinforcing donor regulation adherence across multiple country offices.
Rainforest AllianceSenior Associate, Human Resources and Finance, Africa.
Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2022• Undertook recruitment, on-boarding, performance management and staff development
• Coordinated the drafting and updating of employee handbooks for the region
• Prepared donor budgets variance and financial performance reports, donor reports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Supported donor requests with external audits & compliance.
• Led the communication and training on financial policies and procedures and donor requirements.
Rainforest AllianceAssociate, Finance and Administration, East and Southern Africa
Jan. 2019 - Feb. 2021• Led the annual budgeting process, review, approval and payment process of invoices and expenses
• Reviewed monthly transactions posted in the main financial system (Netsuite), and proposed any re-classes where necessary
• Organized and supported country statutory annual audits in line with national and organizational requirements
• Supported the drafting of country manual, internal regulations and other country specific rules and regulations, and supported translations of documents as needed.
UTZ Kenya-Rainforest AllianceFinance and Administrative Officer
Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2018• Financial & Budgets Management. Coordinating all financial management, accounting, and reporting aspects of the programs in line with donor requirements. Preparing and consolidating budgets and budget amendments, financial plans, projections and cash requirements, cash flow and budget versus actuals reports, in accordance with donor and organizational requirements
• Financial Control-Overseeing and managing daily activities of accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, assets, receivables, and payables.
• Financial statements Preparation & analysis- Reconciling the financial statements with the donor reports and prepares variance reports. Preparing monthly management accounts ensuring that the accounts are complete, accurate and readily available to internal users/internal/external auditors.
• Financial & Donor Reporting - Consolidating financial reports, fund requests and budgets in a timely manner
• Overseeing Administrative functions as well as facilities including procurement, logistics, business permits and registration and HR Support.
Nairobi Coffee ExchangeFinance and Admin officer
Oct. 2013 - Sep. 2016• Implemented the financial and HR systems. Setting up both the finance and HR components of the organization from scratch.
• Developed policies and procedures and ensured adherence to the set policies.
• Supported budget development for the institution. • Increased legal and tax compliance by assessing business process and risk exposure in own and client businesses in collaboration with legal teams.
• Timely preparation and dissemination of management reports.
• Prepared Payroll and timely remittance of necessary statutory deductions.
• Timely billing of creditors, creditor reconciliations and debt collection.
Highlands Coffee Company (Kenya)Accountant
Jul. 2009 - Sep. 2013• Prepared annual financial statements and prepared and submitted Quarterly tax computations, VAT and Withholding tax returns.
• Managed, trained and supervised junior accountants. • Monthly allocation and preparation of project accounts, invoicing and budgeting.
• Consolidated monthly inter-branch balances • Prepared for the annual audit process.
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