CURRICULUM VITAE

SENIOR LEVEL ACCOUNTING AND STRATEGICFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXPERT

1. Family name: OJANGO

2. First names: Joseph Gogo
3. Date of birth: 13th January 1978
4. Nationality: Kenyan
5. Civil status: married
6. Postal Address: P.O. Box 75203 – 00200
NAIROBI, Kenya.
e-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Cell: (+254) – 702-666-434; 725-555-866; 731-383-331
7. Education:
Institution (Date from - Date to) Degree(s) or Diploma(s) obtained:
Ice Training and Consultancy, Nairobi, 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Financials, Microsoft Project
United States International University Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Strategic
(U.S.I.U.- A), Nairobi, 2005 – 2008 Management Major(s)

Kenya Accountants & Secretaries National Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Examinations Board (KASNEB) - 2006
Institute of Advanced Technology (I.A.T.), International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Nairobi, 2001
University of Nairobi, Kenya Bachelor of Education (Accounting & Mathematics)
1997 - 2001

8. Language skills: Indicating competence on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 - excellent; 5 - basic)

Language Reading Speaking Writing
English 1 1 1
French 2 2 2
Kiswahili 1 1 1

9. Membership of professional bodies:International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

10. Other skills:(e.g. Computer literacy, etc.) Computer Software: Proficiency in Enterprise Resources Planning
(ERP) especially Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Projects, QuickBooks; versatile in handling change
management and leadership skills; attentive to detail and gifted with excellent analytical skills, good written and
communication skills.
11. Present position: Expert Consultant in Accounting, Financial Management, Audit & Strategic
Management, employed with “Synergies Strategic Consulting Worldwide”, Nairobi/Kenya (a professional
services firm offering broad based stream of professional consultancy services to business concerns,
governmental and NGOs.) - www.istrategicgroup.com
12. Years within the firm: 4 ½ years
13. Key qualifications: (relevant to the project)
¨ More than twelve (12) years of professional experience in accounting and financial management, with
proven expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes and financial infrastructure to maximize
results in both business, governmental and international institutions;
¨ Profound working experience with multinational organizations (EU, AU, UN, World Bank) and various
bilateral donor agencies (Dutch Dev. Agency, USAID);
¨ Proven expertise in complex accounting systems such as IPSAS and IFRS;
¨ Thorough knowledge in accounting and auditing of EU-Financed projects and programmes;

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 ¨ Preparation of training manuals and procedures for capacity development of financial project management
staff, including execution of training workshops and seminars.

14. Specific experience in the region:

Country Date from - Date to
Kenya From Birth to Date
Continental Lilongwe, Malawi – 2009
Countries Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2009
(Africa) Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008
Lusaka, Zambia, 2008

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15. Professionalexperience
Date from Company& reference person1
Location Position Description
- Date to (name & contact details)
Since Nairobi, Synergies Strategic Expert Scope of position held: Review of financial management systems, processes and practices and
11/2014 - Consulting Worldwide Consultant in suggest improvements in compliance with existing internationally recognized standards like IPSAS and
Kenya Accounting, IFRS. This includes suggesting procedures to the company and its clients for proper strategic
P.O.Box 17384, 00100 Financial management following sound accounting, budgeting and financial control and audit principles.
Nairobi, Kenya Management,
Audit & Strategic Duties & Responsibilities:
www.istrategicgroup.com Management ¨ Agree and implement Financial Management Improvement Plans for the Synergies Strategic
Consulting Group and its clients.
(This a professional services firm ¨ Advise the Board of Management and accounts officers of respective clients and guide them on
offering broad based stream of matters related to the implementation of improved financial management programmes.
professional consultancy
¨ Prepare periodic financial progress reports for presentation to different project steering committee
services to business concerns,
meetings.
governmental and NGOs.)
¨ Assist clients in procedures applicable to internal and external auditing, settlement of audit
Referee:John Otieno Wadugu objections and review of audit recommendations towards full implementation.
¨ Assist in preparing FMR (Financial Management Reports) and provide guidance on financial
Lead Consultant reporting requirements.
Cell: (+254) 723370587 ¨ Prepare and implement training sessions for the company and its clients’ financial personnel on
special aspects of fiduciary risk, Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and financial management in
e-mail: [email protected] conformity with IPSAS and IFRS.
¨ Coordinate on a regular basis with the Chief Finance Administration Section and clients on all
financial management matters and facilitate coordination and information sharing with other relevant
stakeholders.

08/2014 – Nairobi, CORDAID Kenya, Regional Financial Scope of position held: Review of documentation and project reports for completeness, accuracy and
10/2014 Office Management & eligibility of EU/ECHO (European Commission Humanitarian Aid) funded projects in CORDAID
Kenya Audit Expert Regional offices in Kenya and Ethiopia
P.O. Box 40278, 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya Duties & Responsibilities:
¨ Verfification, examination and audit of records maintained by the Projects Management Unit (PMU)
(CORDAID is a Dutch of CORDAID Kenya regional office and project reports submitted by independent/implementing
development aid agency dealing partners to ensure proper recording of financial and project activities.
in humanitarian aid and ¨ Review of programme activities to ensure compliance with agreed donor (EU/ECHO)
operating worldwide) implementation guidelines; also, verification whether previous recommendations of both internal and
Referee: external audits were put into practice or implemented.
¨ Review and reporting of any deviation from laid down organizational policies and regulations and
Vlora Gojani recommend appropriate action.
Regional Finance and Admin. ¨ Checking of procurement and supply transactions including staff appointments and contracts to
Manager ensure that all transactions conform to approved EU/ECHO and CORDAID procurement procedures
and regulations.
E-mail:vgocor@cordaid,.net ¨ Cricitical analysis of deficiencies in management controls, duplication of effort, fraud or irregularities
Office : [email protected] against approved management policies.
¨ Elaboration of strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with

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Date from Company& reference person
Location Position Description
- Date to (name & contact details)
stakeholders, to ensure program implementation and to enhance effectiveness of EU/ECHO and
Office Tel:+254 20 444 21 20 CORDAID missions.
+254 20 444 90 98 ¨ Participation in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management
plans in order to improve organizational effectiveness.
¨ In complaince with IPSAS 6, consolidated all the partners individual financial statements into single
project consolidated statements.

01/2010 – Nairobi, Synergies Strategic Strategist and Scope of position held: Carry out financial infrastructure design, financial management training and
07/2014 Consulting Worldwide Financial drawing up of documentation strategies and strategic business plans for 25 selected Savings and
Kenya Developer Credit Societies (SACCO) and NGOs in Kenya.
P.O.Box 17384, 00100
Duties & Responsibilities
Nairobi, Kenya
¨ Establishment of lines of communication and conduct of regular job meetings, field coordination
www.istrategicgroup.com meetings to address changes, progress and project quality.
¨ Preparation of procedures in order to manage, monitor and document work and project progress by
(This a professional services firm ensuring regular flow of information for project control and coordination.
offering broad based stream of
¨ Maintenance of accurate and complete records of job and project condition.
professional consultancy
¨ Ensuring that project documentation is organized and standardized with written procedures and
services to business concerns,
maintaining major classification and chronological filing for ease of retrieval.
governmental and NGOs.)
¨ Checking documentation against the signed project/grant guidelines and agreements
Referee: ¨ Creating standard project forms for easier use by field personnel and maintaining consistency to
improve trustworthiness.
John Otieno Wadugu
¨ Setting control mechanism/measures in terms of access rights granted for project documents during
Lead Consultant the project cycle.
¨ Creating avenues for excellent audit trail and consolidation of project documentation and integration
Cell: (+254) 723370587
with accounting software. This included automation of purchase orders to facilitate procurement
e-mail: [email protected] control through project management software.

01/2008 – Nairobi, African Union Inter-African Continental Scope of position held: Budget preparation and undertaking prudent accounting functions for donor
12/2009 Kenya Bureau for Animal Resources Project financed projects in accordance with laid down procedures and regulations.
(AU/IBAR) Accountant
Duties & Responsibilities
(AU/IBAR is under the (responsible for ¨ Undertaking daily financial management/accounting of the budget of the Regional AU/IBAR animal
department of Rural Economy project activities Health Centre and of donor-funded projects
and Agriculture of African Union on the African ¨ Preparation of budgets for the regional center
Commission dealing in animal continent)
resources throughout the African ¨ Initiating productive working relations with regional financial managers/accountants of AU-IBAR
continent) funded projects (UN, ILRI2, WORLD BANK, EU, USAID et cetera)
¨ Organizing procurement for the regional Centre according to AU/IBAR and donor procedures and
Referee:
regulations in close cooperation with the Program Support Unit (PSU)
Dr. Medhat El-Helepi ¨ Verifying claims submitted by contractors and projects for approval, in compliance with the terms of
Economist & PAN-SPSO the relevant contracts and budgets
Coordinator ¨ Preparing payments and reimbursements claims for approval with supporting documents as
Kenindia Business Park Building, required by African Union and donor standards

2 International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi

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Date from Company& reference person
Location Position Description
- Date to (name & contact details)
¨ Ensuring prompt payment by cheque, bank transfer or cash
Mueum Hill, Westlands Road
¨ Conducting reconciliation of project bank accounts at the end of each month
P.O. Box 30786 – 00100 ¨ Calculation of office running, transportation and communication costs and submitting monthly
Nairobi, Kenya analytical report to the Regional Coordinator and the Head of Finances in the PSU
¨ Processing staff salaries and allowances
e-mail:
[email protected] ¨ Registering all financial transactions in the AU/IBAR accounting system (Microsoft Navision) and
maintaining accounting records according to agreed IPSAS standards

¨ Conducting training for National Accountants overseeing project implementation throughout the
African Continent.

06/2006 – Nairobi, Larry Rang & Co. (CPA), Compliance Scope of position held: Carry out compliance audits and execution of planned compliance reviews by
12/2007 Kenya Nairobi, Kenya Auditor regularly advising clients’ organizations.
(This is a registered private Duties & Responsibilities
professional firm offering audit ¨ Managing the organization’s cash flow including preparation of timely and accurate financial
and tax advisory services to both statements including cash flow projections, balance sheets and income statements on a monthly
business, governmental and basis or more frequently as required.
non-profit organizations)
¨ Conducting regular client audits and writing management letters to the persons in charge.
Referee: ¨ Reviewing the internal audit functions and controls of clients.
Larry Rang ¨ Execution of planned compliance reviews.
¨ Filing and documentation of the audit evidence to justify audit recommendations.
E-mail:
¨ Attending client organizations management meetings as appropriate.
[email protected] ¨ Participate in organization’s Request for Proposal responses by providing needed financial
information.
¨ Preparation of year-end reports and work with CPA in closing books for the organization.
¨ Carrying out post audit reviews to ensure implementation of agreed corrective actions;provide
reasonable assurance that risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as
intended that will enable the organisation's objectives and goals to be met.
¨ Reporting of identified risk management issues and internal controls deficiencies directly to the audit
committee and provide recommendations for improving the organisation's operations, in terms of
both efficient and effective performance.
¨ Evaluation of regulatory compliance program with consultation from legal counsel.
¨ Maintaining open communication with management and the audit committee.
¨ Engagement in continuous training and staff development programs.

2006 Nairobi, Society for International Independent Scope of Assignment: Carrying out accounting and other assignments as designated by the Executive
Kenya Development (SID) Consultant Director from time to time
East and Southern Africa Duties & Responsibilities
Office, Nairobi, Kenya ¨ Installation of financial management structure and charting of accounts for the organization
(SID is an international NGO ¨ Organization of conferences and participation in writing of discussion material and analytical
reports.
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Date from Company& reference person
Location Position Description
- Date to (name & contact details)
dealing in equity and social
justice)
Referee:Duncan Okello,
Regional Director – SID-EA
e-mail: [email protected]

2006 Nairobi, Transparency International Independent Scope of Assignment: Carrying out research and publication of information as required by the
Kenya Kenya – TI Kenya Consultant program managers from time to time.
(TI-Kenya is an international Duties & Responsibilities
organization carrying out ¨ Research on the effects of elections on budgetary allocations in Kenya during 2007/2008 elections.
campaigns and awareness on ¨ Published an article on their “Adili Newsletter. This is still posted on the organization’s web site up to
anti-corruption)
date.
e-mail:
[email protected]

02/2004 – Nairobi, State University of New Finance & Scope of position held: To prepare budgets and carry out prudent accounting functions for the USAID
05/2006 Kenya York/Center for International Administration Parliamentary strengthening program within the East African Region and prudent reporting to the home
Development (SUNY SID) – Manager office in Albany New York and USAID Washington.
Nairobi, Kenya
Duties & Responsibilities
Kenya Democratic Institution ¨ Created financial models and spreadsheets, assembled financial and operational data and
Building Assistance to developed written and graphical reports.
National Assembly, (Multi- ¨ Prepared and maintained DA1 forms, VAT tracking sheet for projects and their subsequent
Million Dollar – USAID/Donors submission to USAID/Kenya Mission and USAID/Washington.
Funded Program) ¨ Conducted special analyses on financial and management issues as assigned and prepared
(SUNY/CID is center for reports covering complex financial and performance issues for a wide variety of audiences.
International Development, the ¨ Upheld and implemented USAID financial policies, procedures and performance standards
research wing of the State and ensured compliance with legal and other funding-source restrictions.
University of New York dealing in ¨ In coordination with the procurement department, oversaw the procurement of assets, goods
parliamentary strengthening and services, including proactive satisfaction of statutory and donor purchasing requirements,
projects all over the world. review of contracts, coordination of project-specific procurement activities, compliance with
applicable policies and regulations, management of existing contracts to ensure fulfillment of
requirements.
Jesse Biddle & Jim Ketterer ¨ Carried out reviews, audits, reconciliations, and interpreted monthly and annual financial
reports.
(Details as per attached ¨ Participated in departmental missions and planning workshops and prepared more efficient
reference letters) and applicable solutions to the department.
¨ Initiated internet ERP Accounting and Financial Management to improve efficiency in carrying
out project activities and improvement in cash flows to the field office bank accounts.
¨ Oversaw the processing and approval of cheques and cash payments and verified
staff/participants travel and medical claims for completeness and accuracy.
¨ Maintained an accurate record of sub contracts and sub grants by overseeing their financial
review for subsequent submission to home office in Albany USA.
¨ Initiated budgeting, forecasting, budgetary controls and expenditure analysis process.
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Date from Company& reference person
Location Position Description
- Date to (name & contact details)
01/2003 – Nairobi, USIU &East African Regional Project Scope of position held: Contracted to close the Ford Foundation project which had matured.
01/2004 Kenya Parliamentary Institute –EAPI Accountant
(Ford Foundation Grant) Duties & Responsibilities
¨ Review and collation of all the relevant accounting and project related data and financial
East African Parliamentary documentation relevant for project closure.
Institute is the research arm of
U.S.I.U dealing in Parliamentary
Matters - Project close out

01/2002 – Nairobi, National Assembly of Kenya & Legislation and Scope of position held: Legislative and public policy formulation internship Graduate (Four academic
12/2002 Kenya USAID Sponsored Public Policy credits)
Parliamentary Strengthening Formulation –
Program Graduate Intern Duties & Responsibilities
¨ Clerical and logistical support to select committees in parliament and protocol work.
P.C. Owino Omollo, Deputy ¨ Elaboration of a research paper on “The role of ICT in Kenyan Parliament as compared to other
Clerk
developed parliaments all over the globe”.
Reference:National Assembly of
Kenya

01/2001 – Nairobi, Picasso Productions Ltd. Financial Scope of position held: To oversee overall accounting and financial management of the company
01/2002 Kenya Accountant affairs and advise the management on the company’s growth strategy and expansion planning.
Duties & Responsibilities
(This is a privately held company
¨ Developed internal controls and ensured their substantive review
dealing with media and print
¨ Prepared timely financial and management reports, schedules and financial performance board
production)
papers.
Referee: Barrack Otieno ¨ Handled and prepared debtors and creditors reconciliations.
¨ Coordinated the Real Time internal audit process and liaised with the external auditors for the timely
CEO (Picasso Media Group)
production of year end audit reports. Improved cash control and cash flow management.
Cell: (+254)-722-875-043 ¨ Initiation of prudent accounting and overseeing that GAAPs Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles are fully adhered to as well as progression to full IFRS (International Financial Reporting
Standards)

1997 - Nairobi, Kenya Roads Board Statistician / Duties & Responsibilities

1998 Kenya Researcher ¨ Statistical survey on Kenyan Roads earmarked for improvement especially in major cities.
Electoral Commission of
¨ Volunteered and participated in the first ever near computerized electioneering process
Kenya (E.C.K.)

16. Other relevant information (Publications)

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