Sarah Chi, Fcca,MBA
About Sarah Chi, Fcca,MBA
Sarah Chi is a Finance Officer with over 15 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning, having worked in both corporate and UN environments. She holds an MBA in Finance and Sustainability and is a Fellow of the ACCA, demonstrating her expertise in various financial disciplines.
Work at World Food Programme
Currently, Sarah Chi serves as a Finance Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a position she has held since 2021. She previously worked at WFP as a National Finance Officer in Cameroon from 2020 to 2021 for five months and as a Finance Officer at the Regional Bureau in Nairobi for six months in 2022. Her roles at WFP involve financial management and strategic planning, contributing to the organization's mission of combating hunger and promoting food security.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Chi holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Buea, completed between 2002 and 2005. She earned her MBA in Finance and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, studying from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), having completed her studies from 2006 to 2010. Sarah has pursued further education in financial modeling and project finance since 2014 and completed a course on Sustainability for Finance at A4S Academy from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Background
Sarah Chi has over 15 years of experience in financial management across various sectors, including corporate and United Nations environments. She has held several positions, such as Senior Finance and Accounting Manager at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Business & Finance Controller at Roche, and Country Finance Manager at Malaria Consortium. Her career also includes roles at NFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Gaz Du Cameroun, where she developed expertise in financial analysis, corporate finance, and risk management.
Achievements in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Sarah Chi has demonstrated a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex financial projects. Her expertise includes sustainability, financial management and analysis, corporate finance and reporting, and strategic planning. She is committed to creating value for stakeholders by delivering results that extend beyond financial targets. Her adaptability in challenging environments has contributed to the growth and profitability of the organizations she has worked with.