Dickson Komu

Director of Finance & Operations , Internationa Non-Profit

Nairobi, Kenya

Experienced Global Finance and Operations Director with over 10 years of professional experience focusing on internal controls, capacity building, compliance, strategic planning, and project integrity. Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, process improvement, policy development, human resources, grant management, cost accounting and internal/external audits.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
Professional Experience:

Provides strategic leadership to international accounting covering the African and Asian regions in matters of accounting, finance, administration, internal & external audits, procurement, IT/IS, and human resources through working with the Regional Director for Africa, Asia, and Country Directors. Participates in Strategic Leadership Team to review annual business plans and strategic positioning of organization. Responsibilities include capacity building of finance teams at the regional and country levels, staffing, performance reviews, and mentoring, annual business planning preparation and risk management assessment. Supervisory responsibilities encompass 5 regional finance controllers and 16 country finance managers.

Education:

MBA-Strategic management, BBA-Accounting and CPA(K). Member of ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya)Other various trainings on related to accounts, finance, administration, HR,leadership, management of grants,and awards management from various donors.

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Development of field administrative and accounting manual and roll out to 16 offices
• Coordinates and addresses issues arising from compliance and external audits
• Creates and improves training manuals for the field accounting teams
• Implements and trains continuous improvement of internal controls using assessment tools and manuals
• Development of accounting & finance annual departmental business plans and financial framework

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments

Years of Experience:

10-15 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English

Nationality:

Kenya