Cpa, MBA Wilson Maina
About Cpa, MBA Wilson Maina
Wilson Maina serves as the Regional Finance Officer for the Central Africa Region at Catholic Relief Services, a position he has held since 2017. With extensive experience in finance and management across challenging contexts, he has contributed significantly to financial policy implementation and stakeholder support.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Wilson Maina has been serving as the Regional Finance Officer for the Central Africa Region at Catholic Relief Services since 2017. In this role, he is based in Kigali City, Rwanda, and has been instrumental in overseeing financial operations for the region. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the organization, including Finance Director in Haiti from 2011 to 2022 and Regional Technical Advisor for Compliance and Risk Management from 2015 to 2017 in Kinshasa, Congo (DRC). He also served as Head of Operations in Sudan from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Wilson Maina holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services from Edinburgh Business School, which he completed between 2013 and 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance and Financial Management Services from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant, having studied Accounting and Finance at the Vision Institute of Professionals from 1999 to 2001.
Background
Wilson Maina has extensive experience working in challenging operational contexts, including Sudan and Haiti. His career at Catholic Relief Services has spanned over a decade, during which he has held multiple finance-related positions. His work has involved managing complex funding environments and implementing financial policies and procedures tailored to the needs of the organization.
Achievements
In his current role, Wilson Maina has led the rollout and implementation of the Oracle system in the CRS Central Africa Region. He provides financial support and guidance to various stakeholders, including Regional Directors, Country Representatives, and Heads of Programs. His expertise includes managing behavior change and capacity building within financial management roles, ensuring effective financial governance across the organization.