ANNE MICHELLE CHEPKEMBOI
HEAD OF FINANCE
Eldoret,44
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 5 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Action Against Hunger
09.2023 - Current
- Provided strategic financial advisory support to departments, aligning budgetary planning with donor compliance and the overall country strategy.
- Led mission-wide budget development and monitoring, including forecasts, expenditure tracking, and risk identification (e.g., exchange rate fluctuation, inflation) in coordination with HQ and department leads.
- Prepared and submitted high-quality financial proposals and donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to both internal and external requirements.
- Oversaw financial compliance and controls, including invoice verification, bank reconciliations, monthly accounting bundle review, and maintaining an audit-ready filing system.
- Managed cash flow and treasury operations, including fund transfers, payment scheduling, cash count verifications, and adapting cash management procedures to local contexts.
- Coordinated partner financial management, validating partner risk analyses, defining financial responsibilities in joint projects, reviewing agreements, and supporting innovation in budgeting and compliance.
- Supported audits and donor verifications, supervising pre-audit reviews, addressing audit queries, and liaising with internal/external auditors to ensure accountability.
- Strengthened financial systems and tools, collaborating with HQ to improve accounting software functionality and refine financial administration procedures and SoPs.
- Led risk prevention and mitigation efforts, developing mechanisms to monitor financial fraud and corruption risks and delivering team sensitization and training sessions.
- Built capacity across finance and non-finance teams, designing and delivering training plans, conducting performance appraisals, and advising on team structure and skill development.
Program Finance Admin and Operations
Cooperazione Internazionale
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed audit preparation, ensuring operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and donor compliance
- Led budget preparations, payment authorizations, and financial reporting, ensuring efficiency in program execution
- Updated internal policies and improved financial systems for enhanced operational control and transparency
- Oversaw the preparation, review, and clearance of key documentation, including evaluations, requests for awards, purchase orders, and service contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with organizational policies, and timely processing
Country Finance and Administrative Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided comprehensive monitoring of program expenditures, ensuring timely budget forecasts and adherence to donor guidelines
- Managed finance and administrative teams, supervised contracts, and ensured compliance with internal and external regulations
- Lead the review and development of financial strategies for the country program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements
- Implemented financial plans that enhance operational efficiency, support sustainable growth, and ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards
- Ensured accurate classification of all financial information and documentation in line with project requirements and respective budget lines
- Prepared monthly financial reports to provide clear, data-driven insights that support informed decision-making
Area Administrative and Finance Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Led the budgeting process, supervised financial reporting, and managed procurement and logistics for humanitarian programs
- Coordinated with government actors and consortium partners on field operations, enhancing program delivery
- Coordinated with the operations team to manage and organize travel logistics and movement plans for program staff, ensuring efficient and timely execution of travel arrangements in alignment with program needs and operational requirements
- Maintained integrity of the general ledger, including a chart of accounts
- Oversaw preparation of financial records related to the general ledger, payroll, budget, expense, etc
- Responsible for overall financial planning and management including cash flow
Program Administrative and Finance Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Conducted detailed financial analysis, prepared audit reports, and ensured donor compliance in budget monitoring and procurement processes
- Managed banking, payroll, and fund requests, supporting seamless program operations
- Performed account reconciliations and conducted investigations into any discrepancies
- Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget
- Prepared of monthly fund requests for the projects
- And donor reports within donor requirements in a timely manner
Finance and Administrative Associate
Africa Works Ltd(Haussman Group Ltd)
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed banking transactions, reconciled accounts, and ensured payroll accuracy
- Assisted in event coordination, logistics management, and maintained financial records for company operations
- Prepared payroll reports and examined payroll registers to detect errors and improve accounting accuracy
- Collaborated with accounting and finance teams to create monthly and quarterly financial reports
Education
Masters - Accounting and Finance
University of Gloucestershire
01.2023 - 07/2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Strathmore university
04.2012 - 06/2016
Diploma - Accounting and Finance
western Education Center
01.2023 - 09/2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Budget forecasting
- Financial management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership
Details
Eldoret, Kenya, +254797410521, annemichellekirui@gmail.com
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Finance Manager
Action Against Hunger
09.2023 - Current
Program Finance Admin and Operations
Cooperazione Internazionale
02.2023 - 09.2023
Masters - Accounting and Finance
University of Gloucestershire
01.2023 - 07/2024
Diploma - Accounting and Finance
western Education Center
01.2023 - 09/2023
Country Finance and Administrative Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
01.2022 - 11.2022
Area Administrative and Finance Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
09.2020 - 12.2021
Program Administrative and Finance Manager
Cooperazione Internazionale
01.2018 - 04.2020
Finance and Administrative Associate
Africa Works Ltd(Haussman Group Ltd)
11.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Strathmore university
04.2012 - 06/2016
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