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Ndejapo Kambonde
Windhoek, Khomas,KH
Summary
Results-driven Finance and Operations Manager with over a decade of experience in financial management, operations, compliance, and human capital strategy. Proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Expertise in overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, optimizing processes, and ensuring financial integrity with unqualified audit outcomes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international donor regulations. Deliver impactful solutions with hands-on experience to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Chemonics International Inc.
Head: Finance and Operations
06.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Strengthened financial governance by overseeing a $50M+ project activity budget, achieving clean audit outcomes annually since 2017.
- Optimized HR strategy by developing and implementing human resource policies, leading to streamlined recruitment, improved retention, and staff career progression.
- Led contract and procurement oversight, managing a 3PL subcontract for distributing 349 metric tons of USAID-funded supplies across 68 health facilities.
- Recovered VAT reimbursements from the Namibian government, setting a precedent for other USAID implementing partners and securing substantial financial relief for the project.
- Drove performance culture, managing a team across finance, operations, and procurement with zero staff turnover since project inception.
- Implemented compliance best practices, ensuring full adherence to donor regulations and local statutory laws, mitigating financial and legal risks.
- Facilitated workforce development, mentoring interns and junior staff, promoting leadership growth within the finance and operations team.
- Enhanced employee welfare through benefit reviews, career development programs, and organizing staff retreats, increasing overall team morale.
UNDP - Score
Project Accountant and Administrator
09.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Managed a $5M annual budget, optimizing financial planning and reallocation, resulting in enhanced project efficiency.
- Strengthened compliance framework, ensuring adherence to UNDP regulations and Namibian financial laws.
- Spearheaded process improvements, implementing efficient disbursement planning, reducing financial errors.
- Led VAT reimbursement initiatives, ensuring accurate claims and maximizing recoverable amounts.
- Oversaw inventory control, ensuring accurate asset tracking and seamless project-to-government transitions.
GIZ
Procurement Finance Officer
05.2015 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Executed procurement strategies for 11 GIZ projects, managing annual expenditures of €12-15M.
- Optimized contract administration, ensuring accurate documentation in SAP and improving financial oversight.
- Streamlined financial processes, ensuring increased efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Boosted stakeholder confidence with transparent communication of financial performance and projections.
Millenium Challenge Account - Namibia
Assistant Manager: Fiscal Services
11.2010 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Administered financial oversight of a $304.5M program, strengthening financial control systems and ensuring compliance with international financial standards.
- Led grant accounting operations, managing sub-recipient compliance and improving funds disbursement efficiency.
- Developed financial risk mitigation strategies, reducing financial exposure and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of BusinessWindhoek
MBA from Business Administration
04-2026
Arizona State UniversityUSA
Mini Masters from Supply Chain Management
12-2023
Arizona State UniversityUSA
Mini Masters from Leadership And Management
12-2021
Namibia University of Science And TechnologyWindhoek, Khomas, Namibia
Bachelor of Economics from Economics And Financial Accounting
10-2012
DamelinSouth Africa
Bachelor of Commerce from Business Management And Human Resource Management
01-2005
Skills
- Financial Management & Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Compliance & Risk Management
- Operations & Procurement Oversight Process Optimization HR & Talent Development
- Donor Funded Project Management USAID, UNDP, GIZ Financial Regulations
- Leadership & Team Development Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Annual Corporate Performance Bonus (2018, 2023)
- Certificate of Appreciation from USAID Mission Namibia for excellence in project financial management
- Recognized for successfully implementing a VAT reimbursement model that benefited multiple USAID-funded projects
- Acknowledged by Finance, Compliance and Review Team for exceptional leadership in finance, compliance and operations, driving efficiency and results.
Certification
Certified Talent Practitioner, International Talent Management Academu (USA) - 2024
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Head: Finance and Operations
Chemonics International Inc.
06.2017 - Current
Project Accountant and Administrator
UNDP - Score
09.2015 - 05.2017
Procurement Finance Officer
GIZ
05.2015 - 09.2015
Assistant Manager: Fiscal Services
Millenium Challenge Account - Namibia
11.2010 - 12.2014
Certified Talent Practitioner, International Talent Management Academu (USA) - 2024
Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business
MBA from Business Administration
Arizona State University
Mini Masters from Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University
Mini Masters from Leadership And Management
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Economics from Economics And Financial Accounting
Damelin
Bachelor of Commerce from Business Management And Human Resource Management
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