Simon Wanjogu Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya & Somalia

Headhunted to work closely with the Chief of Party being part of the Senior Management Team to manage the day-to-day operations of LLS and supervise DT Global’s day-to-day presence in the areas of operations (including the project's facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles), administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting and.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Collaborates with the Program Director to provide end-to-end leadership of the finance, grants Management and administrative functions for a 5-year-US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded program.
• Overseeing and directing all aspects of financial management, grant management and administration in compliance with Kenya government laws and regulations, US Government rules and regulations, international best.
• Owning and monitoring a budget to track project expenditures and make relevant financial reporting, compliance, and auditing.
• Providing oversight over seven program staff and four sub-awardees; manages procurement with accountability for office, asset, and supplies management in compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Role Scope:Worked directly with the Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer to oversee the finance and administrative functions in 11 countries, including maintaining/updating financial systems and guide all.
• Oversaw a over $6M annual procurement unit and ensured compliance with AWF best practice and donor regulations; set country and donor procurement plans and subsequent procurement statistical reports.Cross-functional.
• Collaborated with the HR team and supervisor to Lead, develop and motivate the accounting team 8 staff through setting goals, tracking performance against deadlines, and training and development to ensure continuity of.
• Established credible and strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholdersGeneral Ledger Accounting.
• Created and maintained organizational accounting and auditing calendar, scheduling the finance teams monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
• Provided leadership in annual organizational audits, internal audits, and grant audits, including providing audit-ready monthly financial statements, in compliance with GAAP and AWF requirements.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Role Scope» Reported to the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party. Established and maintained personnel policies to ensure compliance with local labor law, tax law, and USAID regulations.» Evaluated performance of 6.
• Maintained, updated and analyzed the project budget, including regular and accurate reporting to USAID and DAI.
• Directed and monitored the management of cash and other assets to ensure integrity and efficiency in the use of financial resources for operational needs.
• Oversaw procurement process for compliance with USAID regulations and DAI Procurement policies.
• Supervised property inventory database management and conducted physical checks to reconcile actual property against information indicated in the database.Project Management and Donor Reporting:
• Prepared Financial and Administration section quarterly and annual reports to USAID; submitted monthly financial report to DAI Global LLC HO in Bethesda Washington DC.Risk Controls, Audit and Compliance Management:

Mogadishu, Somalia

• Role Scope:» Hired to steer financial operations of the Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) funded by USAID to respond to crisis in Somalia and self-declared regions of Somaliland, Puntland South Central.
• Ensured sound Financial Management practices and compliance with USAID rules and regulations. Compliance with USG regulations and DAI Global LLC procedures.
• Coordinated internal and external audits and ensured closure of audit issues. Responded to internal audits reports and implementing recommendation.
• Conducted risk management for the organization and the sub-grantee
• Ensured timely Processing VAT exemptions (DA1 forms)Budgeting and Cash Flow Management
• Preparing cash projections to ensure the project Managed cash-flows for Nairobi and other field offices.

Nairobi, Kenya

• Oversaw all logistics processes, including purchasing, warehousing, communications and transport, as well as the related administrative procedures for Oxfam operations;
• Supervised and supported logistics team.

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor Of Commerce Accounting And Finance Major

Post Graduate Diploma, Monitoring And Evaluation

Diploma In Leadership, Second Language Learning

Certified Public Accountant Of Kenya

Certified Public Secretary Of Kenya

Post Graduate Diploma In Leadership