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DAI-USAID STAWI Project June 18, 2024 - May 30, 2025 Finance & Compliance Specialist A detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in financial operations, tax compliance, and donor reporting. Ensured timely submission of payroll and vendor taxes in accordance with Kenyan tax laws and USAID regulations. Spearheaded financial reporting and reconciliation, upheld rigorous document review standards, and maintained precise banking and cash management practices. Verified vendor transactions and managed payment workflows including reimbursements and wire transfers. Skilled in utilizing financial systems, overseeing digital and physical documentation compliance, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve operational issues efficiently

ACDI/VOCA June 17, 2019 - June 14, 2024 Financial expert with a solid track record in donor-funded project compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting. Proactively monitored financial transactions for alignment with ACDI/VOCA and USAID regulations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding account items. Collaborated with teams to guide cost eligibility and uphold financial integrity across field operations. Supported strategic budgeting and expenditure tracking, delivering timely analysis and insights to stakeholders. Led payroll processing and tax management, ensuring accurate statutory deductions and remittances under Kenyan law. Oversaw end-to-end payment and cash workflows, including vendor vetting, petty cash handling, and receivables reconciliation in QuickBooks. Played a key role in monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, contributing to audit readiness and transparent financial narratives.

Innovations for Poverty Action March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019 Versatile finance professional with proven expertise in donor compliance, financial analysis, and payment review. Ensured transactional integrity by validating vouchers and digital payments (M-Pesa, online banking) against organizational policies. Delivered accurate assessments of travel and activity expenses to maintain budget adherence. Collaborated on budget development and variance analysis, supporting cross-functional teams in financial decision-making. Oversaw full payroll operations, including monthly reconciliations and statutory remittances (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB, Pension), with a sharp focus on precision and timeliness. Produced detailed financial reports and bank reconciliations for internal and donor stakeholders. Played a key role in external audits by ensuring policy compliance and supporting audit readiness.