Catherine Ndirangu-Muia CPA(K)

Investment Officer, East & Southern Africa at Oikocredit

Catherine Ndirangu-Muia CPA(K) has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries.

Starting in 2008, Catherine worked at I&M Bank in a sales position for six months before moving on to Balcon Housing Company in 2009, where they served as an Accountant until 2013.

In 2013, Catherine joined Family Bank Ltd, where they held several roles. Catherine Ndirangu-Muia started as an Operations Officer, responsible for cash and cheque deposits, client portfolio management, and generating new business. From 2014 to 2016, Catherine served as a Relationship Officer in the Agribusiness sector, managing a portfolio of clients and mobilizing deposits. Catherine Ndirangu-Muia then transitioned to the role of Accountant, where they maintained the General Ledger, prepared financial reports, and supported external and internal audits. Finally, Catherine became a Strategy and Projects Senior Officer, involved in financial planning, analysis, and research.

Since 2023, Catherine has been working at Oikocredit as an Investment Officer for East & Southern Africa. In this role, they manage the investment cycle, from building a partner's pipeline to due diligence, deal structuring, and portfolio monitoring for financial inclusion and agriculture projects.

Overall, Catherine Ndirangu-Muia CPA(K) has gained extensive experience in finance and banking, including investment analysis, debt structuring, financial planning, and relationship management.

Catherine Ndirangu-Muia CPA(K) holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Catherine Ndirangu-Muia also has a Master of Business Administration degree from United States International University - Africa. Catherine is currently pursuing a French Language and Literature program at Alliance Française de Nairobi, which is expected to be completed in 2023.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Catherine has obtained several certifications. Catherine Ndirangu-Muia holds a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) certification from the Corporate Finance Institute, which they acquired in November 2022. Catherine Ndirangu-Muia also possesses a Professional Ethics certification and a Reading Financial Statements certification, both obtained from the Corporate Finance Institute in September 2022. Furthermore, Catherine has a Debt and Capital Markets certification from the Nairobi Securities Exchange, obtained in July 2022. Additionally, they are a Certified Public Accountant, having obtained their certification from kasneb in January 2020.

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