Crispin Elia Matakuya
About Crispin Elia Matakuya
Crispin Elia Matakuya serves as a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer at Catholic Relief Services in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he applies his extensive experience in audit, risk, and compliance management to enhance program effectiveness.
Current Role at Catholic Relief Services
Crispin Elia Matakuya serves as the Senior Risk and Compliance Officer at Catholic Relief Services since 2022 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this role, he applies principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability to mitigate risks affecting staff and program effectiveness. He oversees various operational areas, including Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Security, and IT, demonstrating a comprehensive skill set in operations management.
Previous Experience at Catholic Relief Services
Prior to his current position, Matakuya worked at Catholic Relief Services as a Risk and Compliance Officer in 2021 for 11 months in Goma, Nord-Kivu, Congo. During this time, he coordinated sub-recipient compliance to ensure adherence to the organization's policies, local laws, and donor regulations, which are essential for effective program delivery.
Professional Background in Risk and Compliance
Crispin Elia Matakuya has accumulated seven years of experience in audit, risk, and compliance management, with a specific focus on fraud prevention. His previous roles include working as an Internal Auditor at World Relief from 2019 to 2020 and as a Finance Accounting Consultant at the Danish Refugee Council for two months in 2019. He also served as a Data Clerk at IOM - UN Migration for two months in 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Matakuya holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from Université de Goma, which he completed from 2011 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in financial oversight and compliance management. Additionally, he is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, highlighting his specialized focus on fraud prevention and detection.