Jane Ojijo Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Kenya

Presently, I engage my services as a Strategy Development Specialist where I bear full charge and responsibility for Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis ,Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation Decision Support ,Reporting, Cost Management ,Scenario Planning ,Data Management & Tech Communication & Collaboration.

As Head of Finance at CFK where I provided strategic team leadership and presided over functional management, operations management, policy formulation, budgeting and forecasting, grant and sub-grant management, and capacity building.Key Contributions:➲ Implemented strategic financial planning initiatives, aligning financial goals with CFK Africa's mission and objectives, ensuring efficient resource allocation for impactful outcomes.➲ Initiated cost saving measures such as the implementation of an integrated transport management system to track movement of vehicles and digital taxi request hence reducing expenditure by over 40%.➲ Delivered critical financial insights and data analyses that influenced decision making in execution of projects.➲ Streamlined financial operations and implemented robust internal controls while ensuring strict compliance with both financial regulations and the terms of donors.➲ Led the finance team at CFK Africa, fostering a collaborative environment that seamlessly integrated financial strategies with other departments, driving collective achievements of common organizational goals.➲ Upheld CFK Africa's core values of integrity and transparency, maintaining high ethical standards in financial practices and ensuring unwavering accountability in all financial activities.

Kenya

I served as Deputy Manager Finance at CREAW where I worked closely with the finance team and cross-functional operational teams while reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations.I worked effectively with the organization's donor partners such as; Open Society, Foundation, USAID, Ford Foundation, Pathfinder, Christian Aid, American Jewish World Service, URAIA, DAI, Comic Relief, DFID, PACT-Kenya, UNWOMEN, UNDP-Amkeni waKenya, European Union, and Womankind.I was responsible for managing budgets and cash flows, overseeing the annual budgeting, leading audits, analyzing financial reports, implementing cost-control procedures, and reporting to senior management.Key Contributions:➲ Ensured funds were expended in compliance with donor requirements and internalpolicies and procedures.➲ Monitored spending, ensured that project financial records were updated, adjusted project budgets where necessary, and ensured timely financial reporting by project teams.➲ Ensured the correctness of partner and project accounts by reviewing consolidated monthly reports and submitting necessary reports to senior management for decision-making.➲ Managed different project activities, including procurement, grants, logistics, human resources, accounting and finance, and records.➲ Developed and maintained internal control systems to safeguard the financial assets of the organization.➲ Ensured that the capacity of project staff is continuously built in accordance with new guidelines by donors, NGO Board, and governmental laws and regulations.My Accomplishments.🏆 Represented the CREAW in high-level meetings with Funding agencies, partners, and service providers and reported any relevant information to management and subordinate staff, as appropriate.🏆 Part of the team ,Coordinated the development of the organization's 5 year strategic plan, 2012-2018.

Nairobi County, Kenya

Key Contributions:➲ Executed routine financial accounting functions, meticulously processing and recording all transactions in strict adherence to organizational and regulatory policies. ➲ Reviewed partners' requests, validating accuracy before posting and diligently following up on disbursements, ensuring precision in financial operations. ➲ Successfully mentored and enhanced the capacities of finance assistants, interns, and admin officers through dedicated oversight and structured capacity-building initiatives. ➲ Developed detailed work plans and budgets in alignment with guidance from the Programs Manager and Head of Finance, contributing to effective project planning and resource allocation. ➲ Authored compelling funding requests and grant applications, successfully securing additional project funds critical for the realization of project goals. ➲ Orchestrated internal audits of partner organizations, ensuring compliance with financial systems and controls to maintain high standards of fund management. ➲ Prepared financial data essential for budgeting and forecasting, ensuring strict adherence to grant agreements for seamless financial planning.My Accomplishments.🏆 Mentored finance assistants, interns, and admin officers through capacity building and provision of oversight.🏆 Successfully acted in the Finance Manager position for a period of 12 months.

Dadaab Refugee Camp

Managed grants in a multimillion-dollar project with many donors and partners, such as USAID, CARE, DFID, PACT-Kenya, UNICEF, UNDP, European Union and Norwegian Church Aid, Ford Foundation, UNHCR, WFP.Key Contributions: ➲ Spearheaded grant acquisition and donor campaigns hence securing over $17million for emergency response programmes in partnership with UNHCR, UNICEF, BTRN and WFP. ➲ Managed grant lifecycles, ensuring 100% adherence to donor guidelines and regulations. ➲ Maintained precise compliance with grant terms, diligently tracking fund utilization, and delivering 98% accurate outcome reports. ➲ Conducted detailed financial analysis, resulting in the creation of precise grant project budgets, optimizing resource allocation and supporting successful project execution. ➲ Monitored budgets, identifying and addressing discrepancies, leading to a 15% reduction in budget variances. ➲ Cultivated strong relationships with donors, securing funding and consistently providing transparent project updates. ➲ Collaborated seamlessly with 10+ internal teams, gathering project data and producing 50+ concise, informative reports. ➲ Delivered timely updates on project status, financial performance, and grant objective achievement, improving overall cross-team communication. ➲ Identified and effectively mitigated project risks, maintaining financial integrity and project continuity. ➲ Orchestrated 10+ thorough audits for regulatory compliance and accurate fund utilization, ensuring 100% compliance and contributing to enhanced financial robustness.

Nairobi

Served as the project accountant for a community health project funded by USAID, European Union, and Italian Cooperation.Key Contributions:➲ Presided over a budget of over Kshs 200 million concurrently leading the onboarding of new partners, executing financial forecasting, and project reporting.➲ Diligently monitored project expenditures and compared them against budgeted amounts, proactively analyzing discrepancies and identifying root causes.➲ Collaborated closely with project teams to implement corrective actions, ensuring the project remained financially aligned and optimizing cost efficiency.➲ Prepared insightful financial reports throughout the project's progression, encapsulating actual costs, budgeted figures, variances, and forecasts.➲ Empowered project stakeholders with accurate information to make informed financial decisions, enhancing transparency and steering the project in the right financial direction.➲ Devised and implemented risk mitigation strategies, significantly bolstering the project's financial resilience and reducing risk exposure by 15%➲ Ensured the accurate recording of all financial transactions tied to the project, meticulously maintaining comprehensive documentation adhering to accounting standards and regulations.➲ Facilitated smooth internal and external audits by collaborating seamlessly with auditors, resulting in consistently successful audit outcomes and compliance.

Master Of Science - Ms, Development Finance

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Finance, Second Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Accounting Club

Diploma In Accountancy, Accounting, Credit

Activities and Societies: 🏅 Member of the Business Management Club