I am a Chartered Accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), and has passed all exams of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) exams conducted by Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) leading to the award of CIA qualification.
I have over 10 years of audit & assurance, internal controls, financial risk management and advisory services experience of various sectors, with extensive knowledge of manufacturing, non-profit organizations, corporations/ public sector organizations, insurance and financial institutions. I have also been involved in providing assurance, internal audit and financial services to governmental and non-governmental organizations and some of the biggest multinational and local companies.
Skills and Expertise:
Strong interpersonal and project management skills
Conducted various internal presentations, including training sessions and capacity building projects.
Sound knowledge of International Accounting Standards (IAS’s), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS’s), Internal Standards on Auditing (ISAs), International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IPPF), Corporate and Taxation Laws, Public Sector Policies and Procedures (PPRA, NAM, APPM, Service Rules etc.), Code of Corporate Governance, World Bank and other agencies procurement, financial management and reporting guidelines.
Introduced the department and established control environment here for the first time.
Monitored new trends and technologies as they applied to audit areas
Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology.
Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for independent auditors.
Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes.
Diligently monitored remediation plans to confirm proper resolution.
Verified that company controls were in compliance with established policies by auditing stores and warehouses.
Completed regulatory, pre-implementation and risk-based audits to achieve business objectives.
Ensuring that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively;
Forecasting cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow;
Maintain banking relationships and negotiating loans and merchant services for business units;
Maintaining our accounts system;
Preparing and presenting financial reports for meetings and investors;
Working with executives and business heads to prepare budgets and track profit / loss
performance by business unit and on consolidated basis;
Creating solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial/treasury knowledge;
Liaising with other departments and business units on a range of issues;
Providing advice on financial matters impacting on the company as a whole;
Taking responsibility for, and supervising the work of, more junior members of staff;
Preparing financial reports and submissions to relevant government entities;
Arranging financial audits and reviews as required;
Banking money and cheques received and issuing receipts as requested or needed;
Directed and educated junior team members on auditing techniques and software.
Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology.
Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for Investors.
Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
Checking classification, presentation and disclosure in financial statement of various clients in accordance with applicable financial statement framework.
Verifying existence and effectiveness of internal controls relevant to financial statement preparation in accordance with applicable financial framework.
Checking accuracy of management provision and estimates especially income tax provisions
Evaluated accounting requirements during discovery meetings with potential clients
Performed field audits on wide variety of clientele using Oracle.
Completed monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations for 11 companies.
Monitored new trends and technologies as they applied to audit areas.
Directed and educated junior team members on auditing techniques and software.