JANET APIYO KAGALI
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Suna
Summary
Experienced Audit manager with over 10 years’ experience in financial and performance audits, ensuring compliance with regulations, laws and policies; and driving process improvements. Skilled in team management, problem solving, and effective communication. Proven track record of delivering high quality results and achieving client’s satisfaction. Strong analytical thinker with a demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and internal controls with an eye for details and an effective team player. I hold, Master of Administration (MBA – Finance) from the University of Nairobi. Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi (Finance Option). CPA (K) holder. Member of ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountant Kenya) and IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors).
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Director Internal Audit
Migori County Government
01.2023 - Current
- Develop annually a risk-based internal audit plan for Audit Committee review and approval. Oversee the implementation of the approved plan, ensure proper resourcing for implementation of the plan, and adjust the plan as needed in response to changes in operations, programs, systems and controls. Keep senior management and Audit Committee appraised of any changes needed to the internal audit plan.
- Ensure methodical documentation of work plans, testing results, conclusions and recommendations. Ensure follow up on findings and corrective actions.
- Provide technical assistance with investigations, special audits, and provide subject-matter expertise as needed.
- Provide guidance to senior staff and ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards.
- Remain current on audit and the guiding regulatory oversight trends and develop a risk-based approach incorporated into the annual audit plan.
- Perform organization-wide risk assessments to identify significant risks or exposure related to internal controls or compliance with IIE’s policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
- Direct the work of external auditors on select audits, as directed by the Audit Committee and senior management, to ensure the audit work remains within the prescribed guidelines.
- Coordinate and assist with the preparation of Audit Committee materials. Participate in quarterly or more frequent Audit Committee meetings
- Recommend organization-wide training based on gaps identified to ensure adherence to County practices and policies.
- Establish and assign departmental goals to team members and evaluate their performance.
- Overseeing the execution of audit functions assigned to respective staff.
- Coordinating the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and work plans.
- Providing guidance to senior staff and ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards.
- Monitoring the performance of the department of internal audit to ensure efficiency and accountability.
- Ensuring the protection of independence, credibility, and integrity of the Office.
Senior Internal Auditor
Migori County Government
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Manage the internal audit plan and development of audit programs for audit activity to ensure efficiency in audit execution.
- Carry out risk assessment for the respective departments for the County’s management consideration.
- Ensure proper documentation of audit work papers/tests for evidence and reference when required.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and recommend on ways to improve internal controls.
Internal Audit Manager
Homabay Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd (HOMAWASCO)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Responsible for managing all aspects of planning, executing, summarizing and reporting on the result of audit activity
- Performed review on the annual Financial Statements
- Designed and executed audits in accordance with the Internal Audit standards.
- Consistently demonstrated my exceptional written and oral presentation skills through audit summaries and engagement with the Audit Committee
- Developed a strong technical understanding of Budgetary accounting
- Performed risk assessment and analysis for the across the various Departments viz – a – viz internal control process and documented the results in Risk Management Audit Work Plans.
- Maintaining a relentless focus on quality and strive to uphold the highest professional standards and levels of objectivity, independence, ethics and integrity within our system of quality management and be as transparent as possible with colleagues and to help the County deliver exceptional services
- Building strong working relationships and interactions with the departments to ensure continuous efficient information flow from the staff with the department to the audit team.
- Maintaining compliance with all firm policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with OAG on external audit activities.
Senior Accountant
Tunza Sacco Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met and prepare financial management report
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
- Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
Accounts Receivable/Payables Officer
Opportunity International Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment.
- Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts; notifying customers of insufficient payments.
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
- Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
- Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation; issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
- Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Accounts Assistant
Excel East Africa
01.2001 - 01.2006
Accounts Clerk/Data Entry Officer
BAT Kenya
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Diploma 1 - Project Mgt
KIM
Advance Certificate - Business Management
KIM
KATC Intermidiate - undefined
Nyanza Com College
PITMAN - Lotus 123 R4
Interfelk Comp. College
MBA - Finance Option
Nairobi University
01.2014
B.Com - Finance Option
Nairobi University
01.2014
CPA (K) - undefined
Private Studies
01.2009
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education - undefined
Nyabisawa Girls High School
01.1994
Kenya Certificate Primary Education - undefined
St. Teresa Rapogi Girls Boarding
01.1987
Skills
- Auditing/Accounting Standards/IFRS/GAAP
- Risk Management Institutional Audit
- Financial Controls/Reporting
- Fraud/Risk Analysis
- Computer Skills: ERP, SUNs System, IFMIS, QuickBooks, Team mate, and SAP
- Team Leadership, ability to work with minimal supervision and Ability to work under pressure
- Stakeholder engagement
- Good communication (Written and verbal)
- Excellent inter-personal skills
Certification
Currently pursuing Certified Internal audit Part II
References
- Evans, Nyagol, 0750-430432, Homabay Water & Sanitation Company Limited, P.O. Box 4, Homa Bay
- Mark, Mwango, 0720-216857, Lake Victoria South Water Services Board, P.O. Box 3385, Kisumu
- Erick, Jalang’o, ejalango@gmail.com, +254721943016, P.O. BOX 60615-00200
Interests
Playing Chess, Socializing, travelling and meeting new people, Reading
Affiliations
- Institute of Certified Public Accountant Full Member Current
- Kenya Institute of Internal Auditors Full member Current
Short Courses under - taken
- Water supply & Demand management
- Billing and Revenue collection
Other Roles
- Treasure: Bware Secondary School BOM
- Member: Uriri High School Secondary BOM
Accomplishments
- Successfully completing the audit cycle, which involves evaluating evidence, reviewing final adjustments, and assessing the overall presentation of financial statements Improved operational efficiency in the institution by 10% through leading an audit team.
- Identified and resolved major internal control weaknesses, saving the institution of potential losses
- Worked with the Audit Committee to strengthen enterprise risk governance, resulting in reduction in remediation backlog
- Mentoring a team of junior auditors who joined the institution leading to increased productivity and client satisfaction.
- Evaluated and enhanced internal controls, which decreased financial reporting errors and boosted compliance with standards
Timeline
Director Internal Audit
Migori County Government
01.2023 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Migori County Government
01.2016 - 01.2023
Internal Audit Manager
Homabay Water & Sanitation Co. Ltd (HOMAWASCO)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Senior Accountant
Tunza Sacco Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2009
Accounts Receivable/Payables Officer
Opportunity International Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007
Accounts Assistant
Excel East Africa
01.2001 - 01.2006
Accounts Clerk/Data Entry Officer
BAT Kenya
01.1998 - 01.2001
Advance Certificate - Business Management
KIM
KATC Intermidiate - undefined
Nyanza Com College
PITMAN - Lotus 123 R4
Interfelk Comp. College
MBA - Finance Option
Nairobi University
B.Com - Finance Option
Nairobi University
CPA (K) - undefined
Private Studies
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education - undefined
Nyabisawa Girls High School
Kenya Certificate Primary Education - undefined
St. Teresa Rapogi Girls Boarding
Diploma 1 - Project Mgt
KIM