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Qabale Damocha

@qabaledamocha

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Senior Finance Manager and CPA experienced in donor-funded project financial leadership.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role in donor-funded or development organisations where I can lead financial controls, ensure IPSAS/IFRS compliance, improve systems transparency, mentor teams, and support strategic budgeting and audit readiness.

I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and Senior Finance Manager with over 14 years of experience in financial operations, compliance, and strategic management within public and development sectors. I specialize in leading financial functions for high-value, donor-funded projects and ensuring adherence to IPSAS and IFRS standards.

I have driven audit-ready reporting, coordinated external and internal audits to successful conclusions, and implemented process improvements that reduced invoice processing time by 25%. I also led the adoption of the World Bank Fund-chain blockchain platform to increase transparency and traceability of donor funds.

As a people-focused leader, I mentor finance teams, oversee budgeting and expenditure control, and deliver accurate management reporting. I hold an MBA (Finance) and CPA K certification and continue to pursue senior management development to strengthen leadership impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accountant

Current

Micro and Small Enterprise Authority

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Directed financial operations for World Bank-funded projects (NYOTA, KJET), achieving 100% compliance with IPSAS/IFRS and pioneering Fund-chain blockchain use to enhance donor fund transparency; promoted in 2023 for excellence in reporting and audit coordination.

Financial Reporting IFRS Fund Chain (Blockchain)Budgeting Cash Flow Management

Accountant

Micro and Small Enterprise Authority

Jan 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Streamlined accounts payable processes reducing invoice processing time by 25%, prepared management reports and financial accounts, and supported budget variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Accounts Payable Process Improvement Financial Reporting Management Reporting Team Support

Accountant

Youth Enterprise Development Fund

Mar 2012 - Dec 2019 (7 years 9 months)

Coordinated external and internal audits ensuring 100% compliance with international reporting standards, managed annual budgeting and budgetary controls, and supervised and mentored junior finance staff.

Budgeting Financial Accounting Supervision Mentorship & Compliance