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MARY NJOKI MWANGI

Nairobi

Summary

Finance and compliance professional with 9+ years of experience in audit, accounting, budgeting, and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in managing audit projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving operational processes. Skilled in developing comprehensive audit work plans and delivering actionable risk mitigation strategies. Proficient in MS Office Suite, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, SUN System, and Navision, with strong communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager Financial Controller

Cellulant Kenya Limited
04.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined preparation and review of monthly management accounts while establishing robust internal controls to ensure accuracy and timely reporting, achieving 30% enhancement in turnaround time.
  • Direct monthly revenue recognition and allocation processes, implementing control checks to ensure reporting compliance and guarantee 100% accuracy of reported figures.
  • Executing monthly cost reviews and validations to optimize expense management and mitigate financial risks.
  • Evaluating effectiveness of internal controls within finance operations and executing recommendations in collaboration with risk and compliance teams.
  • Streamlining automation of recurring financial reports with integrated control features to reduce manual errors, guarantee data integrity, and enhance productivity.
  • Oversee budget allocations for department projects while ensuring adherence to regulations.
  • Conduct regular meetings within controllership team to synchronize team objectives with overall company goals and strategies.

Risk and Management Auditor

Unilever East Africa
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Catalog and evaluate all existing processes and procedures, both manual and automated, highlighting all critical control areas
  • Prepared audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive review of internal controls and compliance with accounting policies.
  • Assessed adequacy of internal controls to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
    Mitigated risks of fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation through strategic recommendations.
    Addressed misuse and wastage by implementing tailored corrective measures.
  • Championed risk management activities across business units to align with best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess risk factors and improve processes.
  • Utilized auditing software to streamline data analysis and reporting tasks.
  • Cultivated risk management culture throughout business units ensuring effective risk management programs

Internal Auditor

Outlook Limited
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Evaluated internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Developed audit plans based on departmental priorities and risks.
  • Performed analytical reviews on financial data to detect errors or discrepancies.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with departments to gather data, conduct data analysis, and align on audit recommendations.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining audit results and recommendations.
  • Facilitated training sessions on auditing processes for staff members.
  • Reviewed financial statements to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Audit Senior

PKF Kenya
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Developed audit plans and steered approximately 25 client audits per year, performing risk assessments, client interviews, testing and analysis of clients' internal controls, review of financial records, and audit walkthroughs.
  • Developed test plans to assess the adequacy of existing internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Designed audit strategies based on evaluation of business risks associated with specific operations or functions.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of audits.
  • Compiled and presented audit findings, and recommended controls and business practice improvements, including the effective application of IAS, IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory compliance.
  • Worked collaboratively with the Valuation, Actuarial, Tax, IT, and Forensics teams to deliver comprehensive and quality audit services to clients.
  • Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.
  • Enhanced competence levels of junior staff with regular trainings on conducting audits.

Audit Semi Senior

PKF Kenya
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Audit firm providing assurance, taxation, advisory and business services
  • Advanced through a promotion to plan and implement audit engagements for SME clients in manufacturing, education, and non-profit (NGO) sectors.
  • Performance Highlights:
  • Led a team of three staff and oversaw KES 200 000 in audit budgets per engagement.
  • Prepared audit plans and programs and worked with the Engagement Partner/Manager in conducting audits, reviewing and testing clients' business processes, accounting, risk, and internal control systems.
  • Designed appropriate responses to risks identified for presentation to the client.
  • Developed financial statements for audited clients, reviewed and ensured clients' compliance with regulatory guidelines by preparing tax computation schedules and filing tax returns on behalf of clients.
  • Audit firm providing assurance, taxation, advisory and business services

Audit Assistant

PKF Kenya
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Supported audit exercises as assigned by the audit seniors, including review of payroll, trial balance items, opening and closing balances, bank reconciliations prepared, as well as company debts and fixed assets.
  • Carried out audit assignments as briefed by the Team Supervisor and Manager.
  • Conducted review of clients' trial balance items, assets, liabilities, income and expense accounts to ensure adherence to proper accounting standards.
  • Prepared audit reports outlining identified risks and recommendations to improve internal controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained organized files of audit documentation and evidence for review.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2015

Certified Public Accountant: CPA -

KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013

Skills

  • Internal audit and risk management
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Budgeting and oversight
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analytics
  • Project management
  • Risk management
  • Process improvement
  • Revenue recognition
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership and training
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Member
  • Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA), Member

Timeline

Senior Manager Financial Controller

Cellulant Kenya Limited
04.2024 - Current

Risk and Management Auditor

Unilever East Africa
06.2022 - 03.2023

Internal Auditor

Outlook Limited
11.2021 - 05.2022

Audit Senior

PKF Kenya
01.2019 - 10.2021

Audit Semi Senior

PKF Kenya
01.2017 - 12.2018

Audit Assistant

PKF Kenya
10.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Sociology

Kenyatta University

Certified Public Accountant: CPA -

KASNEB

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