Experience

John Swire & Sons Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Group Internal Auditor

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  As a group auditor I plan, execute and report on audits as per approved annual internal audit plans within John Swire & Sons group as may be required. I also perform key roles in fraud investigations that are reported through whistle blowing and other channels designed by the Swire entities. This position covers entities within Africa as well as audits in the entire John Swire Group (Africa, Europe, Asia and Americas) • Reviewing various business processes and documents to check for controls and compliance with the company policies and conducting required systems audits. • Performing fraud risk assessments and lead fraud investigations and reporting on findings. • Identifying all risks including people, technology, and process risks, and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of mitigating controls in place. • Creating a culture of compliance by advising the management on new laws, regulations, and applicability and by ensuring that all staff, agents and suppliers embrace the rigors of compliance. • Coordinating regulatory inspections and examinations while assisting in managing, driving, and supporting the company’s controls and compliance agenda. • Identifying and assessing the compliance risks associated with the company’s current and future business activities including new products and services as well as business relationships. • Preparing the audit annual and quarterly plan for review by the Group Head of Internal Audit. • Preparing and/or reviewing audit reports of findings noted during audit reviews and making recommendations to management and/or the Board. • Preparing and communicating audit findings through executive summaries to the group audit committee. • Following up with Head of Departments to check on the implementation of the audit recommendations. Performing special audits/investigations on an adhoc basis. • Using IDEA Data Analysis Software for comprehensive data analytics • Training, directing, and appraising the group internal auditors. Show less



KPMG East Africa

• Kenya
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  As a team leader of various audit assignments, I act as the link between the client’s management, the team and the partners and managers. Some of my clients (Former and/or present) include; Unilever Tea Kenya Limited, Limuru Tea Company Limited, Philips East Africa Limited, Marketpower International Limited, GFK Retail Techno-Logy East Africa Limited, Henkel Kenya Limited, Henkel Chemicals East Africa Limited, CMA CGM Kenya Limited. Some of my key duties include:• In charge of planning, execution and completion of financial statements audits of mediumTo large sized organizations in the financial services and manufacturing.• Preparation, documentation and review of finance policies and manuals in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant legislation for all audit engagements involved.• Preparation of budgets and time schedules for all engagements at the planning stage for all the audit team members;• Ensuring tax management and compliance of statutory returns /payment within due date as per Income tax Act through the audits. This involved a detailed review of the company’s tax compliance by the various experts to ensure completeness and accuracy.• Involved in the assessment of risk procedures and risk evaluation for all the audit engagements at the planning stage;• Assessment of internal control environments and preparation of management reports on performance improvement areas in the business processes of the organisation;• Client relations through regular meetings and continuous feedback to the client to ensure client satisfaction;• Coaching, review and supervision of junior staff in the audit teams;• Ensuring that the manager and partner on the assignment are updated on any Salient findings and issues arising from the audit. Show less

• Audit Associate

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2015

  As an audit associate, my responsibilities included:Assisting the audit teams in performing financial statement audits and agreed upon procedures for a range of clients in both financial services and consumer and industrial markets such in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the Companies Act. I participated in the audit of the following clients:Financial Services• Jubilee Holdings Limited & its subsidiaries• Kenya Commercial Bank Limited• Fidelity Commercial Bank Limited• Housing FinanceConsumer and Industrial Markets• East African Breweries limited which consists of Kenya Breweries Ltd and Central Glass Industries among others. I was involved in the Audit of United Distillers Vintners ltd and Kenya Breweries Limited.• Libya Oil Kenya Limited• G4S Kenya Limited. Show less



African Merchant Assurance Company Limited (AMACO)

• Nairobi

• Accounts Assistant

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

  As an account assistant within the finance department, my responsibilities were: • Preparing bank reconciliations • Preparing supplier payments vouchers • Allocating commissions to agents and brokers • Preparing debtors reports • Receipting of premiums As an account assistant within the finance department, my responsibilities were: • Preparing bank reconciliations • Preparing supplier payments vouchers • Allocating commissions to agents and brokers • Preparing debtors reports • Receipting of premiums