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
Dominic Kuria
@dominickuria
Experienced professional with 10+ years in grants, M&E, accounting, payroll, and benefits, supporting operations across the USA, Africa, and EMEA
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Finance & Administration Associate
Industrial Promotion Services
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)
Managed multi-donor financial portfolios including budgeting, grant tracking and audits, led procurement and vendor evaluations, and supported HR and IT coordination to ensure compliant operational and financial delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation Certification, Monitoring and Evaluation
2019 - 2023
Completed an Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation certification program at Strathmore University.
Strathmore University
Grants Management Certification, Grants Management
2020 - 2020
Completed a Grants Management certification program at Strathmore University.
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
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), Accounting
2013 - 2015
Completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) professional program covering accounting, auditing, and professional practice.
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.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Xero
Microsoft Azure
Cloudflare
Salesforce
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SharePoint
Gmail
Workday
Concur
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Asana
Microsoft Excel
Zoom
Microsoft Power Automate
Slack SQL
QuickBooks
NetSuite
SAP
Microsoft Visio
Rippling
Microsoft Intune
ADP
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Zoho CRM
Zoho Books
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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