1. GIDEON KIPROP KERICH
Phone: +254 720 557 073
Email: gideon.k.kerich@gmail.com
Nationality: Kenyan
PERSONAL SUMMARY:
Innovative, highly efficient and methodical Operation and Finance Manager with 8 years’ of
proven leadership in finance, project development, administration, procurement, logistics,
operations and management. Change agent and a problem solver with a passion for success and
genuine enjoyment in developing others. Skilled in grasping the business picture,
conceptualizing, developing and implementing solutions. Ability to engage with a range of
partners within the civil society, government, different global organizations and technical
support agencies.
 Project management
 Grant Management
 Financial planning & reporting
 Budget & cost control
 Staff management
 Staff development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AFRICA GOSPEL CHURCH (AGC) – BABY CENTER NAKURU – This is a Non- Profit
Organisation based in Nakuru that was established to rescue orphaned and abandoned children
in order to raise them up in a loving environment and find them adoptive parents for them to be
placed with. (Website: www.agcbabycenter.org )
2014 to date: Operation & Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities:
 Prepare on a timely manner accurate financial reports; analyse and interpret monthly,
quarterly, and annual statutory financial to donors and all stakeholders.
 Plan, coordinate and lead the bi-annual and annual audit process, liaise with internal
and external auditors and the finance committee.
 Formulate, oversee and lead strategic plans including; annual budgeting and planning
processes, provide leadership and monitor utilization of the resources against strategic
objectives.
 Prepare fortnightly payroll, obtain approval and process to bank.
 Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet on going operational and capital
investment requirements.
 Improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the Center mission.
 Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT and
Finance); through improvements to each function as well as coordination and
communication between support and business functions.
 Bank reconciliation.
 Carry out fundraising activities through proposal to potential donors on funds
acquisition.
 Carrying out procurement needs for the organisation.
 Responsible for procuring all third party services, vendor evaluation, management and
ensuring timely delivery of product and services.

2. Notable Achievements:
 Championed the change of the budget format by breaking it down into 13 departments.
This enabled various departments to make projections for monthly, quarterly and
annual expenses for the Center. In addition to this, the new budget format was easily
interpreted by donors and supporters.
 Actively implemented and rolled out QuickBooks 2014 from the existing QuickBooks
2010 system. This improved accuracy and lead to proper inventory management.
 Proved instrumental in improvement of the child care & operation manual policy.
 Proved vital in introduction of HR policies and manual together with the HR department
and currently in the process of ensuring all employees are on contract.
 Successfully managed to re-align day to day operation of the Center ensuring each
department is in align with the budget.
CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL INC. KENYA TRANSITION INITIATIVE II PROGRAM – USAID –
Chemonics International Inc. is a Non-Governmental Organisation in 150 countries with a
mission of helping people live healthier, more productive and independent life.
(Website: www.chemonics.com ). Kenya Transition Initiative (KTI) Program implemented
through USAID office is part of the US Government policy to contribute to a stable Kenyan policy
that mobilizes citizen’s participation around a national identity and political party platform
rather than ethnic identity.
2012 – 2013: Program Administrator:
Key Responsibilities:
 The large element of the role involved capacity building and provision of technical
support for member organisation.
 Maintain a clear system of tracking and disbursement of office supplies so as to ensure
availability and accountability.
 Grants management.
 Managed procurement of office stationaries.
 Managed logistics.
 Acted as the Organisation correspondent with County Government, Bank and Police
Force.
 Ensure that the office equipment’s are well maintained and operating properly and all
vendors are honouring maintenance contract terms.
 Research and assemble information for various reports, briefings, and conferences.
 Co-ordinates the program calendar of events with the relevant offices both internal and
external. This includes annual planning and ad hoc planning of activities.
 Manages the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other work-related
gatherings.
2011 – 2012: Finance Administrator:
Key Responsibilities:
 Monitor, review and recommend areas for financial improvements and efficiencies of
current contracts.
 Manage budget creation, contracting and negotiate close of custom programs.
 Assists in the management of the sub-office budget-by-budget formulation, controlling,
allotments, monitoring expenditure and preparing revision according to the needs of the
office.

3.  Reconciliation of grant funds for the region Value-added Tax processing and VAT
exemptions applications.
 Posting the transaction in the ABACUS accounting system accounting system.
 Reviews and monitors changes for common services and cost recovery taking into
account maximum cost efficiency and negotiations and agreements.
 Payroll and petty cash management.
 Bear overall responsibility for administrative tasks in the Kericho office or other field
offices and assist as needed in coordinating any necessary administrative cooperation
With the Nairobi and Eldoret offices.
KINGARA DEVELOMENT APARTMENTS, LAVINGTON NAIROBI: A well-established un-
furnished apartments in Nairobi.
2011 – 2011 Property Administrator: The role involved; Managing properties of the company
by ensuring that electricity, generators, swimming pool, gym facility and security alarms for the
apartments are well maintained and functioning; Supervising the staff; Maintaining books of
accounts and presenting them to the board of directors.
BRITISH AMERICAN INSURANCE (BRITAM): This is a diversified Financial Service Group
offering a wide range of financial product and services. (Website: www.britam.co.ke )
2009 – 2010: Accounts Assistant: The role involved; underwriting and capturing new and
existing policies; customer service and premium processing; banking and day to day accounting
operations.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2013 to date: Masters in Business Management
2010: Certified Public Accountant – Section IV
2008: Bachelors of Commerce in Finance
2004: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
REFEREES:
Rev. Joyce Tonui
Senior Pastor Immanuel
AGC Kericho /Board Chair,
AGC Baby Center, Nakuru
Mobile: +254723164267
Email:
office@immanuelagc.com
Mark Lawler
Regional Program
Manager
Chemonics Kenya limited
Tel: +254734553354
Email:
mlawler@chemonics.com
Henry Wanjohi
Area Finance Controller
DHL Hse, Witu Rd off
Lusaka Rd, Industrial Area
Mobile: +254722740 477
Email:
henry.wanjohi@dhl.com