Derick has over nine years of experience in finance and grants management, working with both profit and non-profit organizations across Africa. Before joining FSD Africa, he served as Senior Associate Grants and Budgets for the Africa Region at Evidence Action. In this role, he managed grants and budgets, conducted budget reviews and consolidation, handled budget vs. actual reporting and donor financial reporting. Derick also played a key role in the country procurement committee and facilitated budget holder review meetings, which helped optimize fund utilization and informed future decision-making. He collaborated with the finance team to support monthly and quarterly finance close processes.

Prior to Evidence Action, Derick was a Finance Associate at Shujaaz Inc., where he progressed from Finance Assistant. He led the transition to online operations prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, enabling efficient remote work and a seamless 2020 audit. His responsibilities included general ledger reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, variance reports, donor financial reports, preparing revenue by partner reports, audit process and supporting the Finance Manager in updating the firm’s risk framework. Derick began his career as an Assistant Accountant at Koinonia Community, where he handled bank reconciliations, budget preparation, and cash flow management.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting) from the Technical University of Kenya, a CPA from RCM College, and various certifications in financial modeling, data analysis, and grants management. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at the University of Nairobi.