Fridah Gatwiri Koome

Fridah Gatwiri Koome, MBA, CPA-K, currently serves as the Head of Finance and Administration at Swisscontact, where responsibilities include overseeing project administration, providing financial support for budget development, and enhancing internal control measures. Previously, Fridah held the position of Finance Operations Manager at Faulu Microfinance Bank, where notable achievements included lobbying for beneficial finance legislation and improving service delivery and compliance. Prior roles included Senior Accountant for Financial Reporting at Faulu Microfinance Bank, contributing to award-winning financial statements and automating reporting processes, as well as a Controls and Rigor Analyst at Barclays, recognized for enhancing financial controls and reducing fraud. Fridah began the professional journey as an Accounts Assistant at Jubilee Life Insurance Company and possesses advanced degrees in Finance and Accounting from reputable institutions.