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Tobias Bewa

@tobiasbewa

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Finance professional specializing in donor-funded project financial management, ERP implementation, and compliance.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role managing donor-funded project finances, ERP implementation, and compliance within a collaborative organization that values capacity building and accurate reporting.

I am a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management for donor-funded projects, ERP implementation, and compliance. I hold a Master of Commerce (Forensic Accounting) in progress and a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) with CPA training.

Over seven years I have managed budgeting, cashflow forecasting, donor financial reporting, and contract/payment oversight for projects funded by SIDA, EU and other donors. I have led audit facilitation, implementation of internal control systems, and ensured compliance with donor regulations.

I have practical ERP and accounting systems expertise—Sage, SAP, Tally ERP9, IBM Maximo, Winnpacc and QuickBooks—including business process analysis, system configuration, data migration, training, and optimisation. I have supported payroll, monthly financial statements, and reconciliations to programme indicators.

I am a collaborative team player with strong analytical, planning and coordination skills, experienced in training staff and implementing financial systems to improve accuracy and reporting timeliness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Officer

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African Women’s Development & Communication Network

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years)

Manage donor-funded project finances including budget preparation, cashflow projections and donor financial reports; implement internal controls and support audits to ensure compliance with SIDA, EU and other donor regulations.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Internal Controls Audit Support SAP Quickbooks

Country Finance Officer

B&S Europe (GOPA Consortium)

Mar 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Oversaw EU-funded project financial administration including contracting and payments, payroll for local experts, monthly cashbook maintenance and timely preparation of program financial reports.

Payroll Contract Management Financial Reporting Expense Management Cash Book

ERP Consultant

Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd

Aug 2015 - Aug 2019 (4 years)

Delivered business process analysis, system design, module integration, data migration and end-user training to implement and optimize Tally/Sage ERP solutions across clients.

ERP Implementation Business Process Analysis Data Migration System Configuration Training Change Management Tally

Senior Project Accountant

Oasis Trust International

Sep 2014 - May 2015 (8 months)

Managed programme financial accounting in line with organizational policies and Kenyan legislation, reconciled donor funds and ensured timely, compliant financial reporting against project KPIs.

Donor Reconciliation Financial Reporting & Compliance Kenyan Accounting Standards Budgeting Audit Support

Program Accountant

Renata Foundation

Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 (1 year)

Recorded, controlled and reconciled donor programme income and expenditure to ensure compliance with donor policies and supported financial planning and reporting for donor programmes.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Accounts Assistant

Solanki and Associates

Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years)

Prepared monthly financial statements, recorded invoices/payments/accruals in ERP, managed monthly budgets and cash, and supported external audits with documentation.

Bookkeeping Financial Statements Accounts Payable Accrual Support Budgeting Audit Support Cash Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Master of Commerce, Forensic Accounting

2024 -

Enrolled in a Master of Commerce (Forensic Accounting) specialization; ongoing postgraduate studies focusing on forensic accounting principles and practices.