Jackson Nthiwa

Led financial oversight for multi-country, donor-funded programs, ensuring compliance with both internal and donor-specific policies. Coordinated budgeting processes and variance reporting for regional Area Programs, ensuring alignment with project deliverables and cost principles.

Managed budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance for programs funded by World Bank, CDC, and USAID. Streamlined internal controls at departmental-level, leading to improved audit ratings and continuous donor funding.

Oversaw financial and administrative operations across 4 rural FSA branches, increasing portfolio from KES 30M to 250M and reducing portfolio at risk from 12% to 1.5%. Led team performance management, member training, credit risk reduction, and group lending implementation.

Managed institutional ledgers, staff payroll, vendor payments, and statutory compliance. Supported automation of financial services and developed internal controls reducing operational costs by 20%.

Completed a Master of Science in Commerce with a specialization in Finance & Investment. This advanced degree provided in-depth knowledge and skills in financial analysis, investment strategies, and corporate finance.

Obtained a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Finance. This foundational degree equipped me with core principles of finance, accounting, and business management, preparing me for a career in financial services.

Activities and societies: Full member in good standing

Achieved certification as a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) through ICPAK. This professional qualification demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting standards.