Catherine Kimengele
@catherinekimengele
Grants finance professional specializing in donor compliance, budgeting, and partner capacity building.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-driven finance professional with extensive experience managing grants and donor-funded projects across NGOs and the development sector. I specialize in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
Over my career I have led grant finance functions for EU, DANIDA, and GCA-funded projects, managed full grant lifecycles, and prepared donor-specific financial reports and audits. I have implemented internal controls, supported ERP transitions, and delivered timely month-end and year-end closings.
I provide capacity-building and technical financial assistance to program teams and implementing partners, improving fiscal management and strengthening financial systems. I am skilled with accounting software, Excel-based models, payroll allocations, reconciliations, and financial analysis to support decision-making.
I work effectively across cross-functional teams, thrive in mission-driven and fast-paced environments, and am willing to travel locally and internationally to support project needs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Grants Finance Officer
Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Managed donor compliance and internal controls for EU, DANIDA and GCA-funded programs, delivering monthly budgetary and financial reports and ensuring timely grant closures and fund disbursements. Built Excel models, supported payroll allocations, coordinated audits, and provided capacity building to project staff to strengthen fiscal management.
Senior Financial Accountant
Kenergy Renewables Ltd
Jan 2019 - Apr 2024 (5 years 3 months)
Managed accounts receivable/payable, payroll support and bank reconciliations, supported donor-aligned budget preparation and forecasting, and produced dashboards and analytics to improve transparency and decision-making. Participated in internal, external and donor project audits providing reconciliations and supporting documentation.
EU Project Accountant
Solar Kiosk AG
Nov 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 1 month)
Led financial management for EU-funded projects across the full grant lifecycle, prepared donor-specific reports, implemented internal controls, supported ERP transition, and ensured timely month-end and year-end closures for audit readiness.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Solar Kiosk AG
Aug 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 2 months)
Managed supplier payments, petty cash and bank reconciliations, processed journal entries and ensured payments complied with donor project codes and procurement requirements while supporting statutory and donor audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vision Institute of Professionals
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Accounting
2008 - 2012
Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) professional qualification program from 2008 to 2012.
CACatholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
2006 - 2010
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus in Finance from 2006 to 2010.
St. Martin's Girls High School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2002 - 2005
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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