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Benjamin Busolo

@benjaminbusolo

Director of Finance and Economic Planning at the County Government of Vihiga, managing World Bank allocations and shaping intergovernmental fiscal transfer policy.

Kenya

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At the County Government of Vihiga, I manage World Bank development partner allocations and work with the National Treasury and World Bank on intergovernmental fiscal transfer policy. I also prepare IPSAS-aligned financial statements and lead economic planning and budget policy development.

Previously, at Mbuzugu Financial Services Limited, I directed financial reporting for donor-funded clients and expanded the firm's donor-funded and institutional client portfolio. My experience also includes aviation finance and air accident investigation, supported by my CPA-K, CIFA, MBA in Finance, and PhD candidacy in Finance.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Finance and Economic Planning

Current

County Government of Vihiga

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Principal financial management and economic planning officer for a county with an annual budget exceeding KES 3 billion, ensuring statutory accountability to the National Treasury, Controller of Budget, and Auditor General. Manages World Bank development partner allocations and leads budget policy, economic planning, and audit coordination.

Public Financial Management IPSAS SAP ERP IFMIS Budget Planning Economic Planning Audit Coordination Risk Management Compliance Stakeholder Engagement

Air Accident Investigator / Technical Lead

Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Develo

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed financial and operational records of investigative secretariats under ICAO Annex 13 and IPSAS-equivalent documentation standards, ensuring audit-readiness. Coordinated multi-agency resource management and financial accountability reporting to senior officials and international bodies.

ICAO Annex 13 Financial Management Compliance Reporting Audit Readiness Stakeholder Coordination Executive Briefings

Deputy Director, Finance and Pilot

Safarilink Aviation

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Managed financial planning, budget oversight, and cost control for airline operations, ensuring regulatory and audit compliance. Coordinated with dispatch and ground operations for accurate cost capture and operational reporting, and operated C208B and E190 aircraft.

Financial Planning Budget Oversight Cost Control Aviation Operations Cessna 208B E190 Compliance Audit Readiness

Finance Officer and Pilot

Kenya Airways

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated with dispatch and operations to ensure accurate cost capture and fuel uplift compliance. Operated Embraer E190 as First Officer on scheduled routes, maintaining compliance with KCAA and ICAO regulations.

Cost Capture Fuel Compliance E190 First Officer KCAA ICAO Crew Resource Management safety management

Deputy Director, Accounting Services

Mbuzugu Financial Services Limited

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Directed delivery of audit, tax advisory, financial reporting, and accounting services to a diverse portfolio including donor-funded organisations. Managed donor-funded client financial reporting and led business development, expanding the firm's portfolio of institutional clients.

Financial Reporting IPSAS IFRS Audit Tax Advisory Business Development Customer Relationship Management Team Leadership

Accountant

Chemenyi Financial Services Limited

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)

Managed full-cycle accounting operations including preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and statutory returns in compliance with IPSAS and IAS standards. Prepared and filed tax returns and supported internal and external audit processes.