Erick Oloo Otieno

Finance & Grants Specialist | Financial Management | Donor Relations

Nairobi, KE.

About

Highly accomplished Finance and Accounting Professional with over 9 years of experience in financial management, donor compliance, and strategic planning across East Africa. Proven expertise in budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and internal controls, adept at preparing organizations for rigorous audits and investor due diligence. Skilled in developing robust financial systems for social enterprises and climate initiatives, committed to driving transparency and impactful growth.

Work

CHASP Advisory

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Finance & Operations Coordinator

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Coordinates finance and operations, overseeing full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and budget development to enhance organizational financial health and compliance for a Nairobi-based advisory.

Highlights

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and vendor management, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.

Prepare monthly financial statements, budget vs. actual reports, and variance analyses, providing critical insights for leadership decision-making and strategic planning.

Lead annual budget development and rolling forecasts, significantly improving financial visibility and enabling proactive resource allocation.

Streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls across all financial processes, ensuring robust compliance and audit readiness.

Design and generate custom QuickBooks financial reports, delivering actionable insights that support operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.

Faith to Action Network

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Grants & Compliance Officer

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Managed multi-country donor grants and compliance, leading budget optimization, audit facilitation, and capacity building for a Nairobi-based network.

Highlights

Managed diverse multi-country donor grants, ensuring 100% compliance with complex financial regulations and donor-specific requirements across international funding streams.

Led comprehensive budget development and monitoring processes, optimizing resource allocation and achieving financial targets for various programs.

Facilitated successful audits and implemented robust record-keeping protocols, significantly improving financial transparency and accountability.

Provided impactful capacity-building support to program teams on donor compliance and reporting, enhancing internal financial management capabilities and reducing risk.

Rural Aids Prevention and Development Organization

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Finance & Administration Lead

Migori, Migori, Kenya

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Summary

Directed financial operations for donor-funded projects, strengthening internal controls, and training regional teams to ensure financial integrity and compliance for a Migori-based organization.

Highlights

Directed financial operations for multiple donor-funded projects, ensuring expenditures consistently aligned with budgets and donor requirements.

Prepared and submitted comprehensive financial reports for multi-country projects, facilitating transparent communication with stakeholders and donors.

Strengthened internal controls and supported external audits, consistently achieving unqualified opinions and enhancing organizational credibility.

Trained regional teams on financial systems and compliance protocols, significantly reducing financial risk and improving operational efficiency.

Oversaw daily operations including payment vouchers, reconciliations, and ledger management, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Centre for the Study of Adolescence

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Finance Officer

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Managed financial reporting, cash analysis, and procurement, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations for a Nairobi-based research center.

Highlights

Generated monthly financial reports, cash analysis, and reconciliations, ensuring strict compliance with USAID regulations and reporting standards.

Maintained comprehensive audit-ready documentation and asset registers, streamlining audit processes and ensuring data integrity.

Supported procurement and payments processes, contributing to operational efficiency and timely resource allocation across various projects.

Bon & Drew Associates

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Audit Associate

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Assisted in audit planning, execution, and reporting, developing statistical and financial reporting methodologies for diverse clients at a Nairobi-based firm.

Highlights

Assisted in audit planning, execution, and reporting for diverse clients, ensuring adherence to auditing standards and regulatory requirements.

Authored detailed audit reports with strategic recommendations, providing clients with actionable insights to improve financial controls and operational efficiency.

Developed robust methodologies for statistical and financial reporting, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of audit findings.

Education

Kenyatta University

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Bachelor of Commerce Finance Grade:

KCA University

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accounting & Finance Grade:

Languages

English

Certificates

CPA (Kenya)

KCA University

Skills

Financial Management & Controls

Bookkeeping, Reconciliations, Monthly Reporting, Internal Controls, Compliance, Financial Statements, Audit Readiness, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Unit Economics, Margin Analysis, Variance Analysis, Strategic Planning.

Fundraising & Investor Readiness

Grant Reporting, Donor Compliance, Due Diligence Support, Capitalization Planning, Investor Relations.

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

Multi-Project Cash Flow Planning, Risk Management.

Systems & Tools

QuickBooks, SUN Systems, ERP Platforms, Dashboard Creation, Automation.

Capacity Building

Financial Discipline Training, Donor Compliance Training, Audit Readiness Training, Team Training.

Climate & Carbon Finance

Climate-Related Donor Projects, Carbon Finance Integration.

Audit & Compliance

Audit Planning, Audit Execution, Audit Reporting, External Audit Support, Regulatory Compliance.