Wilson Maina
About Wilson Maina
Wilson Maina serves as the Finance Director at Catholic Relief Services in Haiti, where he has worked since 2011. He oversees financial management for numerous partners and leads a team of finance staff, contributing to strategic decision-making within the organization.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Wilson Maina has served as the Finance Director at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2011, contributing to the organization's operations in Haiti for 13 years. In this role, he oversees financial management for 70 implementing partners, ensuring that effective financial systems are established and maintained. He is also a member of the Senior Management Team at CRS Haiti, where he plays a key role in strategic focus and decision-making processes. His responsibilities include providing direct financial support to over 50 senior programming and operations staff, with an emphasis on budgeting and cost control.
Education and Expertise
Wilson Maina holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance and Financial Management Services from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, which he completed from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Financial Management Services from Edinburgh Business School in the UK, studying from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant, having studied Accounting and Finance at the Vision Institute of Professionals from 1999 to 2001. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in financial management.
Background
Before his current role, Wilson Maina worked at Catholic Relief Services as the Head of Operations from 2009 to 2011 in Sudan. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in operational management within the context of humanitarian work. His career has been marked by a focus on financial oversight and management, particularly in challenging environments like Haiti and Sudan.
Achievements in Financial Management
In his capacity as Finance Director, Wilson Maina has managed the financial aspects of significant projects, including a $20 million hospital construction project, Hospital St Francois de Salles, in Haiti. He leads a team of 25 finance staff across multiple offices in Haiti, providing day-to-day management and leadership. His role involves ensuring that financial practices align with organizational goals and that resources are allocated efficiently.