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Julius Mogeni Nyakina

Julius Mogeni Nyakina

Nairobi

Summary

10 years of experience across Africa in monthly reporting and executing audits and application of ISAs and IFRS, US GAAP in the review of consolidated and standalone financial statements. Experience in supporting energy multinationals’ finance team by setting up and implementing policies and procedures including period end financial reporting checklists to guide finance functions In depth knowledge in monthly performance reports, budgeting and forecasting, reviewing of SOX controls and process improvements including experience in handling SAP and Oracle systems. Excellent history in leading audit teams in reviewing controls and testing to ensure transactions are accounted and reported for in line with IFRS for various local and multinational companies in the following sectors: NGOs, financial services, consumer industrial goods and services and manufacturing, marketing, upstream oil and gas, agriculture, and energy. Experience in reviewing transfer pricing policies, identifying areas of exposure, and providing recommendations to the board of directors for implementation. Identifying and implementation both detective and prevent controls to operational, financial and business risks. Reviewing tax computations in determining the appropriate tax liabilities in line with the Income Tax Act and IAS 12, Income taxes. Supporting clients in identifying and correcting areas of inadequate and inconsistency application of IFRS, US GAAP revamping and strengthening financial internal controls, reorganizing processes, and simplifying procedures to maximize operational efficiency and improve quality of accounting records. Providing leadership, direction, and management of reporting and audit teams. Managing and advising long term financial planning, cash conversion cycle including cash flows forecasts, project costs and effectively acting on causes of expenditure variability Strategic Reporting Manager with relevant experience in developing and implementing comprehensive reporting processes. Strong analytical skills, adept at tracking, analyzing and interpreting complex data sets. Demonstrated abilities in team leadership and management. Notable contributions include improving business intelligence systems to optimize decision-making processes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporting Manager

WPP Scangroup Plc
Nairobi
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversee and review monthly financial performance for all Scangroup agencies in Africa
  • Responsible for reporting of monthly numbers, quarterly forecast, and annual budget
  • Reviewing monthly and quarterly SOX controls for compliance
  • Responding to any queries raised by regional/global team related to monthly reported numbers
  • Preparation of monthly financial reports and sharing them with Group Finance Director, Group Commercial Director, Group Chief Finance Officer and Business Unit Heads
  • Presenting monthly financial performance to Group Finance Director, Group Chief Finance Officer and Group Chief Executive Officer
  • Preparation of financial deck for board meeting
  • To provide assistance to Group Finance Director on any requirements relating to numbers
  • Responsible for providing support related to Internal Audit and SOX Audit related to financial reporting
  • Co-ordinate month end and year end procedures, including statutory audit
  • Drafting new policies and procedures, or update existing ones, when needed
  • Responsible for review of monthly revenues in line with IFRS 15 recognition criteria
  • Attending controls committee meetings and providing recommendations on system improvements and implementation.

Assurance Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kenya
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Preparing and compiling budgets and analyzing the financial reports for variance identification and reporting for NGOs projects and private companies audits
  • Conducting consolidated and standalone financial statements review for various institutions including guiding clients on required IFRS disclosures for onward submission to partners and the Board
  • Actively involved in business development including potential clients’ due diligence and preparation of proposals for onward submission to partners and prospective client boards and presentation thereof
  • Coaching, mentoring, and appraising junior staff through their developmental process including sharing periodic guidance on emerging issues to the audit engagement teams for consideration during audit reviews
  • Performed risk assessments and reviewed operation and financial controls relating to financial, accounting and audit systems and processes and tabled value adding recommendations arising from audit reviews to management and those charged with governance
  • Preparation of board audit papers and presentations to those charged with governance on significant audit findings for consideration
  • Reviewed transfer pricing policies and made tax restructuring recommendations to the board of directors for better management of tax related risks
  • Actively engaged in management of cash conversion cycle, engagement costs and effectively acting on causes of expenditure variabilities
  • Supported Quality Management for Service Excellent reviews to assess whether the PwC global audit methodology and quality guidelines are embedded in the audits in scope of review as well as provided recommendations for improvements on any issues noted.

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kenya
07.2016 - 06.2019
  • Planned, executed, and completed consolidated and standalone financial statement audits in accordance with International Standards on Audit (ISAs), International Standards on Review of Engagements (ISRE) and International Standards on Related Services (ISRS) for various companies in the following sectors: consumer industrial goods and services, energy, upstream oil and gas, agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing
  • Coached and evaluated audit team performance and recommending promotions for high performers and assisting below par performers in executing performance improvement plans
  • Managed and coordinated different audit and client teams to ensure continuity of existing engagements acquisition of new ones and delivering quality work on all client engagements and roles
  • Prepared post audit reports and presented recommended action points to the board of directors to address internal control deficiencies.

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kenya
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Planned, executed, and completed consolidated and standalone financial statement audits in accordance with International Standards on Audit (ISAs), International Standards on Review of Engagements (ISRE) and International Standards on Related Services (ISRS) for various companies in the following sectors: consumer industrial goods and services, energy, upstream oil and gas, agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing
  • Coached and evaluated audit team performance and recommending promotions for high performers and assisting below par performers in executing performance improvement plans
  • Managed and coordinated different audit and client teams to ensure continuity of existing engagements acquisition of new ones and delivering quality work on all client engagements and roles
  • Prepared post audit reports and presented recommended action points to the board of directors to address internal control deficiencies.

Education

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) -

Corporate Finance Institute
Online, Canada
08.2022

Certified Public Accountants of Kenya- CPA (K) -

KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2014

Skills

  • Relationship management and negotiation
  • Leadership and strategic planning
  • Presentation
  • Team management and collaboration
  • Strong communication (both written and verbal)
  • Staff coaching and development
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Risk management processes and analysis
  • Working capital management
  • Financial analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Financial modelling

Trainingsworkshops

  • WPP-SCANGROUP, Online, Commercial Competence, 09/2023
  • ICPAK, Online, Advanced IFRS Seminar, 03/2023
  • ICPAK, Online, The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Master Class, 05/2022

References

  • Daniel Kiilu, Senior Manager-Audit, PwC Kenya, kiiludaniel@gmail.com, +254 727 744 933
  • Christopher Karuru, Group Chief Accountant, TPS, Cnkaruru@gmail.com
  • Justin Gachigo, Chief Accountant, TransUnion, Gachigo.justin@gmail.com, +254 728 505 805

Timeline

Reporting Manager

WPP Scangroup Plc
04.2023 - Current

Assurance Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2016 - 06.2019

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2014 - 06.2016

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) -

Corporate Finance Institute

Certified Public Accountants of Kenya- CPA (K) -

KASNEB

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

Kenyatta University
Julius Mogeni Nyakina