Kenn G. NJOROGE

Reporting to Country Finance Director;

• Overall management of Del Monte Kenya Financial Processes (O2C, P2P, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Project Accounting, Fin-Close and Reporting) as part of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance.
• Reviewed and approved Financial Statements, accounts reconciliation, operational budgets and other financial reports for local and corporate reporting.
• Maintain a details risk register of the company key processes as well as system of internal controls for continuous monitoring and compliance in the AuditBoard compliance tool.
• Implement, maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Ensured that accounts payables are paid in a timely manner
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Coordinate the provision of information to the company's Internal and group auditors (EY)
• Discuss Internal and External Audit Reports and Corrective Measures Follow-up.
• Review and approve company 5 payrolls with over 7,500 employees
• Review, approve and authorize payments in the Oracle ERP and e-banking systems.
• Review and approve of all Oracle ERP and other system upgrades (Change orders) as well as access management as a Global Application Approver (GAA) for Del Monte Europe Africa Region
• Evaluate and coordinate training requirements for all finance staff after year end appraisals.

Reported functionally to the Audit Director - Europe & Africa Region (EA) and administratively to the Managing Director - Kenya Operations;

• Interacted with management to develop an understanding of key processes, systems & controls and associated risks.
• Worked closely with the Audit Director (EA) and Vice President (Chief Audit Executive) and Kenya Management to develop, implement and maintain an annual internal audit program - Continually improving global processes to comply with SOX legislation, COSO and PCAOB standards guidelines.
• Reviewed audit reports, communicating findings and providing practical recommendations to management.
• Worked closely with process owners to remedy gaps and ensure corrective actions are in place.
• Developed a strong working relationship and reliance approach to control testing in kenya with the group auditors (EY)
• Managed the company whistle-blower policy and undertook any Hotline Investigations to ensure that fraud risk is mitigated and the Company Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics is adhered to.
• Supervised and coached Internal audit staff and Coordinated all Audit Activities at Del Monte Kenya as the Head of Department.

Reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Internal Audit (CIA);

• Performed independent assessment on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes of SGS Group Subsidiaries in the region (Africa) and internationally (Europe, Middle East, Indian Sub-continent and South East Asia Pacific - SEAP)
• Performed diverse risk and assurance assignments of our offices and laboratories including; operational reviews of key business operational processes, assessment of key financial process controls (R2R, Treasury, O2C, R2P, Payroll and IT) at country head offices, post-acquisition integration reviews and Special projects at offices ranging from small to large.
• Identified risk control gaps in processes and proposed constructive and practical solutions.
• Applied a risk focused audit approach through utilization of Pentana Audit Work System (PAWS), a dynamic CAAT.
• Participated in improvement of audit practices and methodologies, and in the creation of risk and control guidance material for process owners across SGS subsidiaries.
• Built and maintained an effective professional work relationship with country and senior management teams.
• Drafted, presented, and discussed audit reports to SGS Group management.

Reporting to the audit managers and Partners;

• Planned financial statement audits and non-audit services for Financial Services and Consumer & Industrial markets clients; Telecoms, Mining as well as oil & gas in East Africa (Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Ethiopia) including detailed appraisal of the internal and operating environment.
• Led audit teams of 3-10 persons in execution and completion of audit engagements.
• Performed IT audits , including data analytics using IDEA on various engagements by evaluating the general IT controls (ITGC) around the existing IT environment making clear recommendations as required
• Prepared management letter enumerating audit findings and recommendations which we presented to management and boards.
• Conducted internal technical trainings on IFRS, ISA and firm specific audit methodology to associate auditors and clients.
• Prepared and or reviewed financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensured that my client taxes were in compliance, reporting exceptions.
• Coached, supervised and completed appraisals of lower level supervisory staff
• Improved client relationship management ensuring cash profits.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Reporting to Custodial Supervisors my responsibilities included;

Registration of Scheme assets, Safe keeping of securities, Settlement & processing of transactions, Income collection on investments, Proxy voting, facilitating foreign exchange transactions, Tax reclamation as well and execution of instructions on a timely manner and ensuring that all entitlements and income received are promptly credited into the clients account and properly reconciled.

• Assessed the credit worthiness of customers by establishing a credit rating before approval of the disbursements by the managing director.
• Developed a cheque printing program that increased operational efficiency and accuracy of cheque printout for approved loan disbursements to customers.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues with farmers.

• Performed bank reconciliations for the SACCO, including inter branch reconciliations.
• Attending the SACCOs open days for marketing purposes and SACCO mobile cash disbursements.
• Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
• Drafted financial reports to support comprehensive investigations.
• Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.