Wamahiu Esther
About Wamahiu Esther
Wamahiu Esther serves as a Finance Officer at Catholic Relief Services in Nairobi, where she has worked since 2012. She specializes in training finance staff, procurement processes, grant closure activities, and donor report preparation.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Wamahiu Esther has been serving as a Finance Officer at Catholic Relief Services since 2012. Based in Nairobi, she has accumulated over 12 years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include developing and conducting training programs for finance and program partner staff, ensuring that they are well-equipped to handle financial matters based on findings from liquidations and monitoring visits. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in preparing donor reports and collaborates with the program team to ensure timely submissions to donors.
Education and Expertise
Wamahiu Esther holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Operations Management from the University of Nairobi. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in financial management and operational efficiency, which she applies in her current role at Catholic Relief Services. Her expertise is evident in her involvement in various financial and procurement processes within the organization.
Background
Wamahiu Esther has built a career in finance, with a significant tenure at Catholic Relief Services. Her role encompasses various financial responsibilities, including the coordination of grant closure activities and support for internal and external audit processes. She ensures that all necessary documentation is provided to prevent audit queries, demonstrating her attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity.
Achievements
In her capacity as Finance Officer, Wamahiu Esther has developed training programs aimed at enhancing the skills of finance and program partner staff. She actively participates in the procurement committee, focusing on obtaining the best value for money on purchases. Her leadership in coordinating grant closure activities ensures that expired grants are closed in a timely manner, and delinquent balances are reconciled effectively.