DANIEL MAITHA MASHA
NAIROBI
Summary
Committed mature Christian and a Dedicated finance professional with extensive experience at Touch Africa Development Organization and various corporate sectors, including banking. Demonstrates expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to enhance financial operations and boost team performance, contributing to substantial organizational growth. Committed to fostering effective collaboration and driving efficiency in all initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Advisor
Touch Africa Development Organization
Juba
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained continuous focus on optimizing program trajectory in line with established objectives.
- Directed financial operations for donor-funded initiatives.
- Spearheaded financial planning and budgetary implementation across the organization.
- Directed operations within the team for resource mobilization efforts.
- Completed financial reports for funding partners in accordance with grant agreements.
- Ensured sufficient cashflows for organizational budgeted activities.
- Monitored financial activities to ensure effective safeguarding of resources.
- Increased Finance and Administration team capacity through targeted accountability training.
- Conducted routine evaluations to monitor internal controls effectively.
- Participated in grant meetings to foster collaboration with funding partners.
- Provided guidance on accounting principles, practices and procedures to staff members.
Head of Support Services
Touch Africa Development Organization
Juba
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Handled all aspects of corporate duties encompassing financial oversight, managerial functions, and compliance with statutory regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws by monitoring changes in government regulations related to finance and accounting practices.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Authorized vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
- Directed finance and procurement teams, ensuring optimal performance.
- Aligned project budgets with beneficiary needs and grant agreements through coordination with grants and program development teams.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Resolved queries from funding partners and beneficiaries to boost contentment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Performed financial system analysis and testing to uncover and fix technical problems.
- Worked with a multifaceted team to meet goals and address project implementation issues.
- Interpreted and applied legal, contractual and accounting requirements to maintain compliance.
- Provided guidance on accounting principles, practices and procedures to staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for goods or services required by the organization.
- Provided support to senior management team in strategic planning initiatives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Finance and Administration Manager
Touch Africa Development Organization
Juba
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Compiled, verified, analyzed, interpreted, and disseminated financial data to major stakeholders.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written, and ongoing review programs.
- Assisted in budgeting, trend analysis, and forecasting efforts to optimize financial strategies.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
- Created and updated financial reports frequently to present information to leadership teams.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for all departments within the organization.
- Reviewed and approved expenditures to enforce budget adherence.
- Oversaw payroll processing functions, such as timekeeping, benefits administration, and tax filing requirements.
- Performed account reconciliations and conducted investigations into discrepancies.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Implemented internal controls to safeguard assets and increase accuracy.
- Guided budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for goods or services required by the organization.
- Provided support to the senior management team in strategic planning initiatives.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
- Reviewed, updated, and implemented financial policies and procedures.
- Reviewed and monitored financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers, and auditors.
- Maintained records of fixed assets inventory ensuring proper depreciation calculations.
- Organized the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review.
- Generated expense, income, and open balance reports.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Finance Manager
Women and Youth Community Action Network
Nairobi
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Determined budget requirements for achieving organizational financial targets.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts, and reports.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Engaged with external audit teams for precise validation of financial documentation.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to inform executive decision-making.
- Contributed to designing measures for asset protection within the organization.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready, and monitored the timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial health.
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Established relationships with funding partners to secure favorable terms, and enhance compliance with funding agreements.
Financial Management Specialist - Consultant
Designed Solutions Africa
Nairobi
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Analyzed financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans to optimize financial performance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop effective solutions for identified issues.
- Followed-up with clients regularly and implemented consultative techniques to stay on top of financial means and objectives.
- Counseled clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on client needs and asset availability.
- Profiled and analyzed investment products to devise financial strategies, meeting client financial needs and forecasting opportunities with highest return on investments.
- Advised department heads on budget concerns and mentored managers on budget maintenance and financial controls.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Finance Associate - Consultant
ALIDI Internatioanl Kenya ltd
Nairobi
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
- Recommended solutions to meet client financial goals with minimal risk.
- Participated in financial and operational audits, providing necessary information and support to auditors.
- Compiled and analyzed financial data to support management in decision-making processes.
- Assisted with financial forecasting and risk analysis to support strategic planning.
- Developed ad hoc financial analyses using complex spreadsheet formulas to evaluate potential investments or other projects.
- Supported the finance team in the negotiation of terms with suppliers and clients.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to assess business operations and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Utilized various software applications such as Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets for tracking information and preparing reports.
- Participated in monthly forecasting meetings with senior management team members to discuss budget versus actual results as well as future projections.
- Ensured confidentiality and security of financial records.
- Leveraged financial analysis from models to support strategic decision-making.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Finance Manager
Digital Edge Kenya ltd
Nairobi
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
Finance Manager
Amani Peoples Theatre - NGO
Nairobi
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.
- Managed and forecasted cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Implemented a system of internal controls that improved compliance with GAAP regulations.
Microfinance Fellow - Consultant
Mufindi Community Bank (MUCOBA)
Mafinga
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Ensured that all activities were carried out in accordance with established procedures.
- Assisted with the development of business plans for potential investments.
- Participated in meetings with donors and investors to discuss funding opportunities.
- Advised senior management on operational strategies and cost savings measures.
- Organized and conducted training sessions for local microfinance staff.
- Analyzed existing data to identify areas of improvement in current operations.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from field visits and client interviews.
- Trained on loan appraisals, evaluated thecreditworthiness of borrowers, and recommended approval or rejection.
- Identified and documented best practices in microfinance operations.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Microfinance Regional Coordinator
Cooperative Bank of Kenya ltd
Nairobi
03.1998 - 04.2008
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Prepared presentations summarizing regional performance results for quarterly board meetings.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for each branch in the region according to corporate guidelines.
- Monitored competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of industry trends in the region.
- Conducted regular meetings with local teams to review performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols in Microcredit while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Coordinated with the corporate office on regional initiatives, budgeting and resource allocation.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Reviewed monthly revenue statements from each branch in order to ensure accuracy of data.
- Organized training sessions for staff members to improve their skills and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Microfinance Officer
Cooperative Bank of Kenya ltd
Nairobi
03.1997 - 02.1998
- Executed targeted campaigns to increase the adoption of banking products.
- Visited client locations to conduct thorough loan reviews.
- Facilitated decision-making by the credit committee through loan presentations.
- Facilitated loan disbursements to ensure efficient processing and compliance.
- Managed delinquent loan accounts efficiently.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and partners.
- Monitored and reported on operational performance metrics.
- Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Danish Culture And Democracy - Exchange Program
Brenderup Folkehojskole
Denmark08-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Financial Management For NGOs
MANGO
Nairobi03-2003
Some College (No Degree) - Microfinance Operations
Cooperative Bank Staff Training Centre
Nairobi06-1997
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya10-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Customer Care And Banking Operations
Cooperative Bank Staff Training Centre
Nairobi, KenyaSome College (No Degree) - CSO Leadership in Conflict Transformation
Search For Common Ground
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Budget planning
- Accounts reconciliation
- MS office
- Financial management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Consulting
- Recordkeeping
- Business development
- Report writing
- Updating stakeholders
- Stakeholder management
- Workflow management
- Contract negotiation
- Process improvement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Project Support
- Multitasking and organization
- Contract management
- Team oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Administrative oversight
- Relationship building
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Project management
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Operations management
Affiliations
- Team Building Enthusiast
- Creative Arts - Theatre and Film
- Training Pastors in Biblical Principles of Wealth Creation
Languages
Giryama
First Language
Swahili
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic - Juba
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Technical Advisor
Touch Africa Development Organization
01.2023 - Current
Head of Support Services
Touch Africa Development Organization
02.2020 - 12.2022
Finance and Administration Manager
Touch Africa Development Organization
02.2018 - 01.2020
Finance Manager
Women and Youth Community Action Network
11.2015 - 12.2017
Financial Management Specialist - Consultant
Designed Solutions Africa
01.2015 - 10.2015
Finance Associate - Consultant
ALIDI Internatioanl Kenya ltd
06.2014 - 12.2014
Finance Manager
Digital Edge Kenya ltd
01.2011 - 12.2012
Finance Manager
Amani Peoples Theatre - NGO
01.2009 - 12.2010
Microfinance Fellow - Consultant
Mufindi Community Bank (MUCOBA)
06.2008 - 11.2008
Microfinance Regional Coordinator
Cooperative Bank of Kenya ltd
03.1998 - 04.2008
Microfinance Officer
Cooperative Bank of Kenya ltd
03.1997 - 02.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Danish Culture And Democracy - Exchange Program
Brenderup Folkehojskole
Some College (No Degree) - Financial Management For NGOs
MANGO
Some College (No Degree) - Microfinance Operations
Cooperative Bank Staff Training Centre
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking And Finance
Kenyatta University
Some College (No Degree) - Customer Care And Banking Operations
Cooperative Bank Staff Training Centre
Some College (No Degree) - CSO Leadership in Conflict Transformation
Search For Common Ground
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