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MR. John Mwangi

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Designation
ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR I
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Job Category
Non-Teaching
Division / Faculty
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Directorate / Dept
INTERNAL AUDIT
Internal Audit
Address
Eldoret Street Nakuru
SUMMARY

Objective driven, resilient and motivated professional with over 8 years comprehensive experience in developing exceptional relationships with clients, peers and senior leadership to provide sustainable and efficient business solutions, manage risks and enhance profitability. Adept in financial policy formulation and procedures, budgeting, accountancy, financial reporting, analysis, operations management, customer service and people skills with strong expertise in both corporate and public sector. Highly networked with excellent interpersonal skills.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Business Administration (Finance )

Bachelors of Commerce (Accounting)

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Accounting , Internal Auditing, Risk Management .

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

CPA (K)

CPM (MTI)

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

 

 

  

         

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Public Policy and Taxation 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Convenience of Agency Banking on Financial Service Delivery to Rural Based Customers in Rongai-Sub County, Kenya
John Kimamo Mwangi1
, Daniel M. Wanyoike2

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Legal issues in business and Tax Advisory in Suummer School -TAGDev Project Egerton University

TEACHING AREAS

Legal issues in business and Tax Advisory

Financial Accounting

Internal Auditing 

Financial Management 

Statistics 

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

ICPAK 

Mediators 

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