CPA JAMES AGGREY OJWANG’
BOARD CHAIR
Has more than eight years of experience in the finance and accounting field with two different Companies namely East African Safari Air Ltd and Car Hire Services Limited. Has more than sixteen years in audit and consultancy with three different firms: Bakul Kothari and Company, Alexander Grants, and James Aggrey & Associates.
Has worked as a consultant and as an accountant with three different NGOs namely WOFAK Buckner International- Kenya, HIRDA International-Somali, and Seed of Hope. Has done statutory audit assignments for different companies e.g., Flex Air Cargo Limited, National Aid Control Council (NACC), etc.
Has carried out comprehensive governance audits for ICEA Lions, Taia Sacco, and Adrian Kenya Limited. Ability to evaluate accounting systems of the organization and provide relevant internal controls that are able to minimize risks in the organization.
Has a wider knowledge of internal and external audits and implementation of management reports geared towards improving the accounts department. Successfully oversaw the computerization of the accounts department of different companies, and has special skills in business management and strategic planning.
Has successfully carried out risk management assignments by performing regular systems audits, regular data backups, and security of financial records, with experience in budgetary management and control, cash-flow planning and management accounting, and financial reporting.
Successfully managed the introduction of a monthly review of the section performance that improved service delivery and quality of service in the organizations served. Experience in company secretarial duties, filing returns, writing minutes, special resolutions, Board of directors meeting management, compliance with governance issues, and governance audits.
CPA James holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Project Management) from Kenyatta University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Finance option) from KCA University. He is a Certified Public Accountant from Strathmore University and a Certified Public Secretary.
CPA JOAN MATHERI
BOARD VICE-CHAIR
A Finance Accountant with over 8 years of work experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, tax compliance, and treasury management. She has also facilitated internal and external audit processes within the organizations.
She has worked in different roles as an accountant for three organizations: Kenya Forest Services, DHL Excel Supply Chain (K) Limited, and Kenya Education Network. Over the period she has handled the following roles: accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets accountant, GL and cost analysis accountant treasury accountant, and senior accountant role.
She holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance Option) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and also a Certified Securities and Investment Analyst (CSIA).
CPA WALLACE KIMANI
FINANCE DIRECTOR
A qualified and registered practicing accountant. He has over 10 years of experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. He is a founding partner and the managing partner at Wallace & Associates, Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
He is well informed about the international standards on Auditing, International accounting standards, and international financial reporting standards. He has handled a wide range of Clientele portfolios in the public and private sectors, financial services, and commercial sectors. He also previously practiced as an auditor in renowned audit firms and also served as finance director at various organizations and held senior management positions.
He has served in various institutions in governance and leadership roles, currently sitting on various boards and committees. As part of community involvement, he has been on the monitoring and evaluation committee for the church parish Strategic plan and a secretary for the church men’s Fellowship.
He has a Master of Science in Finance (MSc Finance) from the University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Accounting and Finance-First Class Honors from Strathmore University, and currently pursuing KASNEB company secretarial professional course. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), a member of the Institute of Directors Kenya (IODK), and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). He has participated in various international and local training and conferences that have honed his skills in leadership and business advisory.
