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Dominic Kuria

@dominickuria

Experienced professional with 10+ years in grants, M&E, accounting, payroll, and benefits, supporting operations across the USA, Africa, and EMEA

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

Finance Leadership, Financial Governance, Performance Management, Grants Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Compliance, Reporting, Data-Driven Decision Making, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Leadership

I am an experienced finance, grants, and operations professional with over 10 years of progressive experience supporting donor-funded programs, multi-country operations, and organizational finance across the USA, Africa, and EMEA regions. My background spans grants management, accounting and finance, payroll and benefits administration, and advanced monitoring and evaluation, enabling me to support both compliance and performance across complex environments.

Throughout my career, I have managed and overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, strengthened financial controls, supported audits, and ensured compliance with donor, statutory, and organizational requirements. I have extensive experience working with international partners and local organizations, coordinating payroll and benefits, managing grants and sub-grants, and providing clear financial reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders. I am particularly skilled at translating financial information into practical insights for non-finance teams and supporting informed decision-making.

I hold a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance, and am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K). In addition, I have completed professional certifications in leadership and management, grants management, and advanced monitoring and evaluation, which strengthen my ability to work systematically, manage risk, and deliver results.

My professional interests lie in roles that combine strong financial stewardship with operational impact, continuous improvement, and collaboration. I enjoy working in structured, fast-paced environments, supporting multiple stakeholders, and contributing to organizations that value accountability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.r engagement across multi-location organizations. I aim to translate financial insight into actionable guidance that enables strategy execution and sustainable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BG

Finance & Administration Manager

BFA GLOBAL

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 (6 years 11 months)

Led budgeting, forecasting and multi-year financial planning across programs, implemented Power BI reporting and financial models, and streamlined processes to improve reporting efficiency and strengthen controls for a multi-country grant-funded NGO.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Missouri logoUM

University of Missouri

Leadership and Management Certification, Leadership and Management

2024 - 2024

Completed a Leadership and Management certification program at the University of Missouri.

Strathmore University logoSU

Strathmore University

Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation Certification, Monitoring and Evaluation

2019 - 2023

Completed an Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation certification program at Strathmore University.

Strathmore University logoSU

Strathmore University

Grants Management Certification, Grants Management

2020 - 2020

Completed a Grants Management certification program at Strathmore University.

Kenyatta University logoKU

Kenyatta University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2016 - 2019

Completed a Master of Business Administration at Kenyatta University focusing on advanced management and strategic business practices.

Strathmore University logoSU

Strathmore University

Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Accounting

2013 - 2015

Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) professional program covering accounting, auditing, and professional practice.

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Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance

2011 - 2015

Grade: Second Class Upper Division

Earned a Bachelor of Economics and Finance with Second Class Upper Division, covering economics, finance, and quantitative analysis.

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