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CPA CS Esther Wamalwa

Leadership at Finlead Global

At Finlead Global, Esther leads a passionate and experienced team offering a wide range of services in Finance, Governance, and Leadership. She works with organizations across sectors to:

  • Design fiscal strategies and resource mobilization frameworks.
  • Conduct internal audits, governance assessments, and financial systems reviews.
  • Support donor-funded programs in financial compliance and grant management.
  • Structure and support startups and SMEs through Fractional CFO services.
  • Build effective boards, drive succession planning, and conduct executive leadership training.
  • Deliver custom capacity-building programs for institutions and leadership teams.

She is particularly committed to empowering women and youth with practical tools in personal financial management, financial literacy, and wealth creation—delivered through workshops, mentorship, and thought leadership.

Career Highlights

  • Founder & CEO, Finlead Global – delivering bespoke consultancy in Finance, Leadership, and Governance.
  • PFM Consultant, Wamalwa & Associates Consultants Ltd – Strengthening financial systems, promoting transparency, and accountability.
  • Former County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Finance & Economic Planning, Bungoma County (2017–2022), where she led transformative fiscal reforms and strengthened PFM systems.
  • Board Director & Audit Committee Chair, Nzoia Water Services Company Ltd – enhanced board oversight and financial accountability.
  • Co-Convenor, Public Audit Ad Hoc Committee, ICPAK – led development of the Public Audit Review Report and facilitated national discourse on strengthening Kenya’s audit system.
  • Member, Public Policy and Governance Committee, ICPAK – contributes to shaping public finance and governance discourse, policy advocacy, and public engagement.
  • Conference Facilitator & Trainer – regularly engaged to deliver high-impact sessions on performance-based budgeting, audit committee effectiveness, and leadership transitions.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Public Finance Management (PFM) & Fiscal Reform
  • Internal Audit, Risk Management, & Governance Reviews
  • Donor Compliance, Resource Mobilization & Grant Oversight
  • Financial Advisory & Turnaround Strategy
  • Leadership Development & Board Performance
  • Startup Structuring & Fractional CFO Services
  • Succession Planning & Organizational Culture
  • Women’s Empowerment & Financial Literacy

Thought Leadership and Passion

Esther is a thought leader and facilitator who passionately advocates for responsible governance, ethical leadership, and inclusive financial empowerment. She is especially committed to empowering women through personal finance education—equipping them with tools to manage money, build wealth, and make confident financial decisions for themselves and their families.

Professional Memberships

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
  • Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS)
  • Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Association of Women Accountants of Kenya (AWAK)
  • Women on Boards Network (WOBN)
  • Institute of Directors (Kenya)