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Naomi Waweru

@naomiwaweru1

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I strengthen donor-funded financial governance, compliance, and audit readiness across complex development portfolios.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a senior accounting or finance leadership role where I can strengthen donor-funded financial governance, compliance, audit readiness, and operational performance.

I've managed donor-funded financial operations at USAID, overseeing $12M in annual budgeting, reporting, and expenditures while ensuring alignment with USG regulations and approved work plans.

As a USAID Voucher Examiner, I processed transactions for a $15 million development portfolio, maintained zero major policy findings across 19 months, and prevented $65,000 in non-compliant expenses from being paid.

At Smart Regional Consultants, I directed finance and budget monitoring for USAID, GIZ, and Argidius Foundation projects. I also improved audit preparation by two weeks and maintained timely statutory remittances for project staff.

My earlier 11-year role supporting the US Embassy Kenya Travel Unit strengthened my grounding in branch accounting, credit control, travel advances, VAT reporting, and audit-ready financial records.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accountant

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Feb 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Oversaw annual budgeting, financial reporting, and expenditure activities totaling $12M, ensuring adherence to USG financial regulations. Reviewed and cleared financial transactions against USAID cost-allowability rules, processed an average of 150 payment vouchers per month, and maintained continuous audit readiness.

Financial Accounting Budgeting Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Reconciliations Audit Readiness Cost Control Donor Compliance USG Regulations Payment Processing Data Verification Stakeholder Relations

Voucher Examiner

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Jul 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Approved and processed all project vouchers and financial transactions for agency programs, validating cost allowability against USG regulations for a $15 million development portfolio. Managed pre-audit documentation and resolved complex funding discrepancies with implementing partners.

Voucher Processing Financial Compliance Cost Principles Audit Preparation Stakeholder Management Data Verification Expense Analysis Regulatory Compliance

Financial Accountant

Smart Regional Consultants

Apr 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 1 month)

Directed financial administration and budget monitoring for a portfolio of 3 international donor-funded projects, ensuring alignment with approved work plans. Audited and processed all financial transactions, reconciled vendor balances, and executed end-to-end payroll administration.

Financial Accounting Budget Monitoring Donor Reporting Reconciliations Payroll Administration Statutory Remittances Audit Preparation Mentorship Compliance Frameworks

Branch Accountant

Hemingways Travel & Carlson Wagonlit Travel (US Embassy Keny

May 2007 - Mar 2018 (10 years 10 months)

Managed branch accounting, general ledger entries, and credit control functions for the dedicated US Embassy Travel Unit. Recouped delinquent balances, liquidated staff travel advances, and standardized financial archival systems for audit readiness.