Experience

Kenyan Alliance Insurance Company

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internal Auditor

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  o Developing and implementing an Annual Risk-Based Audit Plan which provides internal control system to give assurance from a control perspective that the business is being carried out within the Strategy and risk appetite set by the board, agreed business objectives, policies, processes and applicable Law o Carrying out control adequacy and effectiveness reviews in various business units in the organization o Carrying out an Internal Audit function capable of providing the board with independent assurance in respect of the Company’s governance and internal controls. o Reviewing procedures in place covering business operational, compliance and financial risk. Communicating and reporting audit and enterprise risk management findings to management and the board and providing secretarial services to the Audit Board Committee; o Following up the implementation and closure of Board Audit committee’s resolutions; o Planning and conducting special audit assignments as directed by the Board Audit Committee and Managing Director; o Liaising with external auditors, special auditors, investigators, police, etc. as required. o Developing, implementing and controlling internal audit budget, compliance with operating framework. Show less



Gateway Insurance Company

• Internal Auditor

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Performing control adequacy reviews of business processes; • Performing control effectiveness reviews of business processes and policies; • Performing consulting assignments independently or by assisting the Sanlam Internal Audit team; • Preparing draft audit reports for discussion with clients and the audit committee and verbally communicate findings to senior management.; • Following-up of management action against target dates; • Creating relationships with local management and other assurance providers e.g. Risk Management and External Auditors; • Interacting/ participating in the Internal Audit profession in Kenya and remain up to date with requirements specific to the local chapter of Internal Auditors; • Providing guidance and lead junior auditors within the department; Show less



Corporate Insurance Company

• Kenya
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Risks & Audit Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2014

  o Performing independent assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control and compliance control systems, and identify control weaknesses for improvements; o Performing risk assessment on the business and supporting units, recommending mitigation measures, preparing and executing risks based audits o Developing and updating the risks register of the company o Advising in Management and the Board on risks Appetite o Prepare audit reports and provide valued-added recommendations to strengthen the control environment o Undertaking ad-hoc assignments as required o Continuously reviewing operating policies and procedures, and make recommendations on the necessary improvements. o Evaluating audit findings, drawing comparisons and analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud or lack of compliance with company policies and government regulations. o Conducting reviews as requested by the Board or the Management. o Making recommendations of the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management response and implementation. Show less



Kenya Orient Insurance Company

• Audit Assistant

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2011

  o Conduct risk based assessment of the assigned department or fictional area in established / required timeline o Establish risk based audit programs for each quarter o Determine scope of review in conjunction with the manager o Review the suitability of internal control design o Conduct audit testing of specified area and indentify reportable issues and dimension of risks o Determine compliance with policies and procedures o Communicate findings to senior management and submit comprehensive and complete report of audit area monthly Show less



Kenyan Orient Insurance Company

• Management Trainee

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  o Verification of payment vouchers. o Collation of financial estimates. o Bank reconciliation. o Provide accurate, timely, reliable financial information as well as timely submissions of Management accounts o Assist in preparation of financial reports. o Debiting o Preparing policy documents o Issuing certificates. o Verification of payment vouchers. o Collation of financial estimates. o Bank reconciliation. o Provide accurate, timely, reliable financial information as well as timely submissions of Management accounts o Assist in preparation of financial reports. o Debiting o Preparing policy documents o Issuing certificates.