9th September 2015- 7th October 2022
Accountant
Egerton University
Key Highlights and Achievements
Use of control accounts to balance off ledgers so as to clear errors and enable extraction of correct ledger balances with a view of preparing financial statements
Creditors’ management, preparation of ledger balances ,vendor reconciliation and negotiating with vendors on their payment plans eliminating litigations
Maintaining and improving internal control systems and ensuring that sound financial policies, systems and procedures are observed in accordance with the laid down procedures
Processing payment vouchers for staff and vendors, processing journal entries and payroll deductions
Examining of imprest surrenders, payment vouchers with supporting documents before approvals are made for payments with an aim of assessing whether public procurement processes were complied with and public financial management rules were observed so as to safe guard public funds and ensure value for money
Engaging in procurement processes through tender opening and evaluation processes increasing value for money in purchasing
7th October 2022 -Date
Internal Auditing
Egerton University
Key Highlights and Achievements
Formulated internal audit policies, strategies, and procedures for
the university in consultation with the Audit, Governance, and
Risk Management Committee of the council
Developed audit programs, techniques, and procedures for conducting
audit exercises
Monitored the university's compliance with financial
regulations, budgets, and laws
Audited Procurement Procedures, Adherence to the Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act of 2015 and Regulations of 2020 leading to
increased compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal
Act of 2015 and Regulations of 2020 and other government circulars
Audited University policies leading to improved compliance with
standards within the University
Designed and led teams in executing audit assignments, and headed the
department when the head of the department was on annual leave
Prepared comprehensive audit working papers that supported
the audit findings comprehensively in line with the standards
for professional practice in internal audit
Conducted special investigations and reviews in consultation
with the university management and council leading to enhanced
controls on areas of risk
Performing risk evaluation, continuously comparing estimated
risks with the set-out criteria established by the University, and
appraising the University management board’s actions on risk
management
Designed and implemented an overall risk management process
for the University in consultation with the risk management
committee, University management board, and council's Audit,
Governance, and Risk Management Committee
Undertaking risk assessment, identifying the risks, classifying the
risks, and estimating the risks affecting the University and giving
remedial action needed
Preparing and updating the University’s risk registers
Preparing quarterly, risk management reports to the University
management board and the council's Audit, Governance, and Risk
Management Committee
Compiled and prepared audit reports for myself and the audit team
Developed the University’s risk appetite statement in line with
the set tolerance levels
Boosted risk management awareness among the university staff
and management through capacity-building campaigns and
departmental appraisals
Prepared comprehensive audit reports that address the current
challenges and needs of the University
Supervised and reviewed audit working papers leading to high-quality
audit reports
Mentored new internal auditors on the preparation of quality reports
Undertook audit exits that led to policy guidance and shifts by
the university management board
Prepared council documents for the meeting of the council's
Audit, Governance, and Risk Management Committee.
Took minutes during University Management exit meetings.
Took minutes during meetings for the Audit, Governance, and
Risk Management Committee of the council
Developed audit work plans for the University to suit the
University's needs
Preparing the audit implementation matrix, reviewing and
reporting it quarterly to management and the council's Audit,
Governance, and Risk Management committee.
Audited and analyzed the University’s financial statements.
Checked the accuracy, quality, and completeness of accounting records
kept by the different departments within the university
Drafted Action Points for management on behalf of the Chief Internal
Auditor.
Drafted Chief Internal Auditor's responses on behalf of the Chief
Internal Auditor
