Walter Andama

Provides strategic leadership across audit, tax, and advisory service lines, serving as Engagement Partner for key clients with accountability for audit quality and compliance. Leads and mentors a team of senior accountants and drives business development initiatives.

Directed all financial operations for a multi-donor civil society organisation, overseeing budgets, cash flow, reporting, and compliance. Led subgrantee financial oversight, managed external audits, and implemented financial policies and control systems.

Managed a regional grants portfolio across Central and East Africa, overseeing the full grant lifecycle. Conducted financial assessments of partners, reviewed budgets and reports, and delivered training to strengthen partner accountability.

Served as regional finance focal point for Global Fund grants, overseeing accountability of funds disbursed to districts and partners. Conducted pre-grant assessments, reviewed financial reports, and performed internal audits.

Managed donor-funded financial transactions and coordinated the annual budget process. Supervised programme budget implementation and oversaw procurement, HR administration, and contract management.

Maintained accounting records and prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports. Ensured compliance with financial controls, managed bank transactions, petty cash, and statutory remittances.

Maintained books of accounts, monitored expenditure against budget, and prepared periodic financial reports. Supported branch management with financial analysis and managed accounts receivable/payable.

Grade: Second Class Upper

Pursued a Master of Science in Economic Policy and Management, graduating with Second Class Upper honors.

Grade: B

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a Grade B.

Grade: Second Class

Earned a Bachelor of Economics with Second Class honors.