Lesley Awuor
About Lesley Awuor
Lesley Awuor is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Assistant Manager Finance at d.light in Nairobi, Kenya. She has a background in accounting and finance, having previously worked at Diageo and The Coca-Cola Company.
Work at d.light
Lesley Awuor has been serving as the Assistant Manager Finance at d.light since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring effective financial management within the organization. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, she has contributed to d.light's mission of providing affordable solar energy solutions to underserved communities.
Previous Experience in Finance and Accounting
Before joining d.light, Lesley Awuor held various positions in finance and accounting. She worked at Diageo as an Account Payable Accountant in the Africa Business Shared Services Centre from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Customer Service Lead (Order to Cash) at Diageo for 7 months in 2015. Her experience also includes a role as a Procurement Process Analyst at The Coca-Cola Company from 2015 to 2016, where she supported procurement processes across Central, East, and West Africa.
Education and Expertise
Lesley Awuor holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting from Egerton University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Finance from the University of Nairobi, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
Career Development
Lesley Awuor's career in finance has evolved through various roles in prominent organizations. Starting her professional journey at Diageo, she gained valuable experience in account management and customer service. Her subsequent role at The Coca-Cola Company expanded her expertise in procurement processes. Since 2017, her position at d.light has allowed her to apply her skills in a dynamic environment focused on sustainable energy solutions.