Biography:

Dr. Ogada is a professor in Finance and Accounting at United States International University- Africa, School of Business. Prior to her current position, she worked for various corporate entities where she acquired great wealth of experience including:

• Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and/or operation and experience in analysis of such projects for technical feasibility and basic principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis
• Ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the areas of service development, staff development and the management of change
• Project management skills and experience of hiring and managing specialist consultants
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation, creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes
• Strong understanding of IFRS/IPSAS and FMCG policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment, and function as an effective team member.
• Ability to interpret and implement new legislation, policies and initiatives
• Experience of financial responsibility for a budget, including experience of accounting guidelines, end of year accounts and external liaison with auditors
• Overseeing and managing finances of branch offices within East African region.
• Competent in the use of Ms Office Suite, Internet Application Programs and Accounting packages i.e. Quick Books, Sage and Oracle Accounting, Enterprise Resource Planning based on SAP

Academic Degrees;

• 2015: Doctorate in Business Administration, United States International University-Africa
• 2006: Master of Business Administration, University of Nairobi
• 2002: Bachelor of Science in Internal Business Administration, United States International University-Africa
• 1993: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Publications:

Journal Articles

• Relating Cost Efficiency and Profitability of Merged Firms in the Kenyan Financial Services Industry. International Journal of Business and Management (IJBM); Vol 11 (7) 2016
• Effect of Synergy on Financial Performance of Merged Financial Institutions in Kenya. International Journal of Economics and Finance (IJEF); Vol 8(9) 2016
• Effect of Diversification on Financial Performance of Merged Institutions. American Journal of Finance (AJF) Vol. 1(1) 2016
• Effect of Board Size of Financial performance of Merged Institutions. American Journal of Finance (AJF) Vol. 1(2) 2016
• Moderating Effect of Economic Growth of the Financial performance of Merged Institutions. International Journal of Finance (IJF) Vol.1 (1) 2016
• Impact of Rights Issue on Share Returns of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. Journal of Business & Management (JBM) Vol. 19 (8) 2017
• Financial Inclusion Using Traditional Banking Channels and its Effect on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. The University Journal, 1(3), 131-148
• Duplicity in Regulation and Financial Performance of The Financial Sector in Kenya, International Journal of Finance ISSN 2520-0852 (Online) Vol.6, Issue No.1, pp 39 – 54, 202.

Areas of Interest/Specialization:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Investments