Ekari Mkhupela

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Supervisory Voucher Examiner at USAID

United States

Overview

Ekari Mkhupela is a finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in auditing and managing large, donor-funded portfolios, including a $750 million program at USAID. Holding degrees in Accountancy and Management Science, he is a registered member of ACCA, IIA, and ICAM, showcasing his deep expertise in financial compliance and management.

His social media activity indicates a strong interest in agri-business, community engagement, and local entrepreneurship within Malawi, often engaging with topics related to farming and sustainable development. He appears to be a family-oriented individual who is actively involved in discussions about social and political progress in his country.

He has authored a publication on the importance of accounting and auditing practices for NGOs in securing donor funding.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

ROI Driven

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Donor Fund Management
Manages a $750 million program portfolio for USAID/Malawi and has held multiple roles focused on financial management for international and local public organizations.
NGO Financial Health
Authored a publication on how strong accounting and auditing practices help local NGOs gain and maintain donor funding, showing a deep interest in the sector's sustainability.
Agri-business
His public profile includes the hashtag #BornAgriprenuer and #LifeOfAFarmerSon, indicating a personal passion and connection to agriculture and farming ventures.

Media Appearances

Ekari has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022 - 9-2025
Supervisory Voucher Examiner at USAID
12-2016 - 6-2022
Finance and Operations Manager at Palladium: Make It Possible
6-2015 - 12-2016
Project Accountant at DAI
5-2013 - 12-2014
Finance and Administration Manager at Riders for Health
6-2012 - 5-2013
Finance Manager at British Council

Education

10-2021 - 12-2022
Master's degree from Malawi School of Government
2014 - 2015
Bachelor of Accountancy from Exploits University

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Exp : 25 Location : United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Supervisory Voucher Examiner at USAID
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