Ogonda Tillen

Conduct risk-based internal audits across a portfolio of 50+ entities, covering budgets, procurement, and financial reporting

Conduct fraud-risk assessments and investigations, identifying anomalies and control deficiencies and providing management with recommendations

Track and follow up on 95% of audit recommendations resulting in a 30% reduction in control deficiencies across 50+ entities

Led budgeting and forecasting processes, providing management with financial insights to support resource allocation and business planning.

Managed full financial operations for a CDC-funded project with a KES 15 million budget, ensuring 100% compliance with donor and organizational reporting requirements

Reviewed and authorized payment requests, ensuring all transactions were accurate, reasona

Managed financial reporting and budgetary control for an organization with an annual budget exceeding KES 100 million

Supervised a 3-person finance team reducing reporting errors by 80% through improved review process

Coordinated external audits and ensured full statutory tax compliance, including preparation and submission of corporate tax returns

Assisted and trained the Accounting team in doing complex bank reconciliations.

Managed financial operations for an organization with an annual budget of approximately KES 10 million, supervising a 2-person finance team

Strengthened financial control procedures and delivered staff training on financial accountability and compliance

Consistently delivered timely, accurate donor financial reports across a decade-long engagement

Supported accurate day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and audit preparation, building the foundational experience that shaped a 15-year career in finance and audit

Completed a Python programming course on Udemy in 2019.