Mary Bright

Mary Bright is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management and compliance. Currently serving as Finance Administration Manager at the National Democratic Institute since July 2020, responsibilities include financial compliance, sub-grant management, payroll, and office administration. Previously, Mary held the role of Chief Accountant at SOS Children's Villages, The Gambia, overseeing financial activities and funding requests for a decade. Prior experience includes working as an Auditor at Deloitte West & Central Africa, where audit planning and staff supervision were key duties, and as Manager's Assistant at Coral Racing Ltd UK, handling cash management and administrative tasks. Mary holds an ACCA qualification from the FTC (UK) and has completed GCE A'Levels and O'Levels.