Shakira Jeppie is the Finance Officer at the African Centre for Cities (ACC), a role she has held since 2018. In this capacity, she manages and oversees the financial operations of the Centre, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and compliance to organizational standards. Shakira is responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, and the accurate tracking of expenditures, contributing to the department’s overall financial health.

With a strong background in finance and a passion for organizational growth, she works closely with various teams to align financial resources with the strategic goals of ACC. Shakira’s expertise ensures that financial operations are executed smoothly and effectively through sound financial management and strategic oversight.

Shakira’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity have been key in enabling ACC to implement it’s research and initiatives, which aim to foster better, more equitable urban spaces on the continent and cities of the global south at large.