Marilyn Wambui Kamau

• Supervision of audit teams to ensure timely delivery of the engagement deliverables
• Attending client entrance and exit meeting to discuss key issues affecting the audit
• Audit planning, execution and finalization in accordance with the set accounting and reporting frameworks or terms of reference.
• Preparation and review of audit working papers for junior team members
• Summarizing all significant accounting and audit issues to form the basis of audit opinion.
• Assisting our clients in preparation of financial statements
• Reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance with required reporting framework
• Reporting on internal control weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements to client's management

• Guiding junior team members on the use of Deloitte analytical tools to achieve efficient audits.
• Attending client entrance and exit meeting to discuss key issues affecting the audit
• Audit planning, execution and finalization in accordance with the set internal and external audit standards
• Preparation of audit working papers summarizing all significant accounting and audit issues to form the basis of audit opinion.
• Assisting our clients in preparation of financial statements and proof-reading drafts of the financial statements before publishing.
• Reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance with International Financial reporting Standards.
• Reporting on internal control weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements to client's management

• Attending client entrance and exit meeting to discuss key issues affecting the audit.
• Audit planning, execution and finalization in accordance with the set internal and external audit standards.
• Preparation of audit working papers summarizing all significant accounting and audit issues to form the basis of audit opinion.
• Assisting our clients in preparation of financial statements and proof-reading drafts of the financial statements before publishing.

Key Achievements: Responsibilities:

• Provision of key deliverables before the set deadlines.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems and processes and proactively seeking feedback to improve performance.
• Worked effectively as part of cross-functional teams to support store operations during peak periods.
• Assisted in analyzing sales data to identify trends and opportunities for upselling, which informed the store’s merchandising strategy.
• Providing high-quality service to customers, addressing queries and complaints, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Attending training sessions and workshops as part of the graduate programme to develop professional skills and retail industry knowledge.
• Participating in structured rotations across various departments such as operations, supply chain, finance, and customer service to gain a holistic understanding of supermarket operations.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, health and safety regulations, and quality standards throughout all assigned tasks.

• Successful Completion of Attachment Programme.
• Proficiency in KRA’s electronic tax systems (such as iTax) in retrieval of data for financial operations.
• Adapted quickly to new tasks and responsibilities and proactively sought opportunities to contribute beyond assigned duties.

• Using KRA’s electronic platforms (such as iTax) for data entry and retrieval.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Providing general administrative assistance to the finance department, including filing, photocopying, and document management.