stephen kyonda
@stephenkyonda
Finance professional specializing in donor-funded project financial management.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented Finance Officer with over seven years' experience managing finances for donor-funded projects, skilled in financial reporting, internal controls, and donor compliance. I have strong expertise reconciling balance sheet items, managing current assets and liabilities, and applying IAS/IFRS standards.
At Jhpiego I progressed from Finance Intern to Finance Officer, leading invoice review, payment processing, bank and M-Pesa reconciliations, payroll preparation, and sub-grantee financial reviews. I routinely support regional staff, process statutory deductions, and maintain accurate accounting records in QuickBooks.
I have hands-on experience with USAID rules and donor grant procedures, DA-1 VAT exemption processes, and partner/subaward financial oversight. I proactively review internal control systems, identify weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions aligned with GAAPs and organizational policies.
I am pursuing an MBA to deepen my finance and management capabilities and seek opportunities where I can apply my project financial management skills to drive compliance, efficiency, and impact in mission-driven organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Officer
Jhpiego
Jul 2018 - Feb 2025 (6 years 7 months)
Managed financial operations for donor-funded projects, ensuring accurate payment processing, reconciliations, and compliance with donor and organizational policies; improved timeliness of disbursements and maintained financial integrity through strengthened internal controls.
Assistant Finance Officer
Jhpiego
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 (11 months)
Posted and reviewed vendor invoices and managed VAT exemption (DA-1) processes for program partners, maintaining accurate VAT logs and supporting smooth finance office operations.
Finance Intern
Jhpiego
Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 (6 months)
Supported finance team with routine accounting tasks and data extraction from systems to assist preparation of management reports and reconciliations.
Freelance Writer
iWriter
Jul 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Produced freelance written content for online platforms, meeting client specifications and deadlines across varied topics.
Finance Intern
NHIF
Assisted the NHIF finance department with basic accounting and administrative tasks during a departmental internship in Machakos.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KUKenyatta University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Pursuing Master of Business Administration at Kenyatta University.
USAID Grants & Cooperative Agreements workshop
Certificate, Project/Grant Management
2018 - 2018
Attended a USAID workshop on grants and cooperative agreements and was awarded a certificate.
DTDedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
2010 - 2015
Grade: Second Class Honours
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with Second Class Honours, focusing on actuarial and quantitative methods.
DTDedan Kimathi University of Technology
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Parts 1-3, Accounting
2012 - 2014
Completed CPA Part 1–3 professional accounting examinations while enrolled at the university.
Pope Paul VI Seminary School
KCSE, Secondary Education
2004 - 2007
Grade: B (Plain)
Completed secondary education with Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, achieving a mean grade of B (Plain).
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