Stephen Obunga is a seasoned Finance and Program Management professional with over a decade of experience leading financial operations, budgeting and donor compliance across complex, multi-country development portfolios. He has worked with leading international organizations including Amnesty International Kenya, CIMMYT, Precision Development, AATF, DAI Global LLC, CIP and ActionAid International, where he has consistently strengthened financial governance, improved compliance systems and enhanced decision-making through data-driven financial analysis.
Stephen’s expertise spans multi-donor financial management, IFRS compliance, ERP systems optimization and strategic financial planning for sustainability. He has successfully overseen budgets exceeding USD 250 million, introduced forecasting and liquidity models that improved financial predictability and spearheaded governance reforms that reinforced accountability and donor confidence.
As part of the Senior Management Team at CHASP Advisory, Stephen leads the organization’s financial strategy, strengthen internal controls, enhance financial reporting systems and building robust budgeting and risk management frameworks. His focuses on driving financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance excellence, positioning CHASP Advisory for growth and long-term institutional resilience.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) and MBA (Finance) holder from USIU-Africa, Stephen brings a strong blend of analytical insight, strategic foresight and leadership in financial stewardship. He is passionate about building transparent, efficient financial systems that enable organizations to achieve impact sustainably.