Georgina A.
Mid-Level International Development Finance Officer
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Georgina A. is a certified finance professional based in Nairobi with significant experience in international development finance, demonstrated through her roles at CIFOR-ICRAF and the Ministry of EAC, ASALs & Regional Development. As a Finance Officer, she has led the development of donor-compliant proposal budgets, managed Centre fund budgets exceeding $4M, and produced governance and performance reports aligned with policy standards. Her expertise in budgeting, donor reporting, and grants management is complemented by hands-on involvement in audit readiness, system data integrity, and compliance, ensuring effective financial planning and reporting. Georgina is proficient in ERP systems such as Unit4, OCS, and Quickbooks, and has actively advised on cost principles and donor regulations, contributing directly to improved financial management for international research and public sector projects.
Experience
Finance Officer
CIFOR-ICRAF/HYBRID/GROBAL · 2025 — PresentDeveloped proposal budgets and narratives that complied with donor regulations, enhancing full cost recovery applications. Managed budgets exceeding $4M, providing accurate forecasts and insights on expenditures. Produced governance reports and conducted analyses on burn rates and indirect cost recovery. Worked with Grants and System Teams to resolve budgeting system data integrity issues, improving the reliability of reports. Provided advice to project teams on compliance risks and cost principles, thereby improving project financial management.Finance Assistant
CIFOR-ICRAF/HYBRID/GROBAL · 2025 — 2025Assisted in the creation of over 70 donor proposal budgets and narratives, reinforcing compliance with donor requirements. Collaborated with technical teams to prepare compliant budget documentation. Monitored rolling budget inputs across departments to aid financial planning. Ensured financial data conformed to institutional cost recovery methodologies through detailed reviews. Managed the OCS budgeting system by addressing errors and coordinating solutions with system teams.Finance Intern
CIFOR-ICRAF/HYBRID/GROBAL · 2024 — 2024Supported financial management for a restricted grants portfolio over $500K, ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Monitored actual expenditures against restricted grant budgets. Prepared and submitted donor financial reports in accordance with grant agreements. Assisted in the annual budget processes, focusing on staff time allocation and cost planning. Reviewed grant agreements for financial compliance and prepared documentation for audits.Finance Attaché
Ministry of EAC, ASALs & Regional Development · 2023 — 2024Contributed to treasury and accounting functions by reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance with financial procedures. Created and posted financial journals for various transactions, preparing quarterly accounts reports. Conducted monthly reconciliations of balance sheets and supported treasury functions. Analyzed transaction accounts to allocate entries accurately and assisted in preparing financial reports and audit documentation according to government requirements.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Arts EconomicsUniversity of Nairobi · 2019 — 2023
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Section 4KCA University
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