• Developing a comprehensive internal audit program for the bank. Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the internal audit program. • Assisting Audit Committee in fulfillment of its duties and responsibilities. • Meeting with Audit Committee to annually to discuss and approve the department’s scope and schedule for the coming year and quarterly to review and discuss audit findings and other matters at other such times as necessary • Reviewing bank… Show more • Developing a comprehensive internal audit program for the bank. Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the internal audit program. • Assisting Audit Committee in fulfillment of its duties and responsibilities. • Meeting with Audit Committee to annually to discuss and approve the department’s scope and schedule for the coming year and quarterly to review and discuss audit findings and other matters at other such times as necessary • Reviewing bank practices and records for compliance with established internal policies and procedures. • Developing recommendations for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of bank records and record keeping. • Reporting audit findings and recommendations to appropriate management based on the results of regularly scheduled audits, non-scheduled audits, and at any time when issues need to be addressed by management. • Conducting follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits. • Conducting investigations of irregularities discovered by or brought to the auditor’s attention. • Investigating, as requested by senior management or the bank’s security officer, fraud, embezzlements, and defalcations within the bank. Work in cooperation with law enforcement agencies in any such cases as deemed necessary. • Performing other duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the internal audit department and with the approval of the Committee. Show less

 Monitor transactions and financial activities to detect suspicious activities and prevent money laundering Investigate and analyze customer activities to identify any suspicious or potentially illegal activities Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with AML regulations Prepare reports and present findings to senior management on suspicious activity Work with other departments such as legal, compliance, and risk management to… Show more  Monitor transactions and financial activities to detect suspicious activities and prevent money laundering Investigate and analyze customer activities to identify any suspicious or potentially illegal activities Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with AML regulations Prepare reports and present findings to senior management on suspicious activity Work with other departments such as legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure AML compliance Keep up to date on AML regulations and processes Perform system and data analysis to identify and investigate suspicious activity Conduct customer due diligence reviews and identify any high-risk customers Collaborate with law enforcement and other financial institutions to investigate and report suspicious activities Provide training to staff on AML regulations and best practices Show less

Branch Administrator Ensure the documentation on the daily cash and banking procedures are reconciled and accurate statement are posted in the system and relevant documents presented to the finance department Ensuring all licenses required are valid and displayed. Ensure branch expenses are controlled and payments reconciled i.e. picking expenses and petty cash(pcv) Receiving/back office administration (paper flow) by confirming and verification all purchases… Show more Branch Administrator Ensure the documentation on the daily cash and banking procedures are reconciled and accurate statement are posted in the system and relevant documents presented to the finance department Ensuring all licenses required are valid and displayed. Ensure branch expenses are controlled and payments reconciled i.e. picking expenses and petty cash(pcv) Receiving/back office administration (paper flow) by confirming and verification all purchases documents. Front end controls and administration by voiding of transactions, Credit notes control Daily and monthly reports e.g. sales report, consignment reports Sales and expenses budget preparations Purchases order approval  Stock /inventory control by checking on variances and adjusting of the same Muster roll and payroll administration and all related issues. Security/shrinkage control by working hand in hand with Hipora system controller and Omega coordinator. Stock taking and ensuring accurate records of all stocks held and accountability of any variances thereof. Equipment maintenance by keeping up-to-date equipment schedule and servicing records. Routinely reporting and recommending to the Branch manager on the strengths and weaknesses of the branch operations and the internal control systems. Preparation of management accounts Show less

 Accountancy and book keeping for diverse clients Performing general external audit assignments Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports to assist in management decision making Carrying out tax assignments for both individual and corporate clients which include computing and filling tax return forms Handling statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF etc) Monthly bank account statement reconciliation Prepare additional reports and presentations for… Show more  Accountancy and book keeping for diverse clients Performing general external audit assignments Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports to assist in management decision making Carrying out tax assignments for both individual and corporate clients which include computing and filling tax return forms Handling statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF etc) Monthly bank account statement reconciliation Prepare additional reports and presentations for the client as needed Supervising client stock takes Other duties as prescribedDuring my time in P.G Wahome & Co. I rose from an audit assistant to an audit senior and among the audit assignments I have been fortunate to carry out include: Strathmore Educational Registered Trustees(SERT), Century Deposit Taking Micro Finance, Kenya Aerotech Limited, Ascent Limited and among others Show less