Rosemary Kinuthia
Summary
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) with 8+ years work experience, with expertise in internal and external auditing, financial reporting, financial management, enterprise risk management, internal controls and process excellence. I've had experience driving impact in various industries, such as e-commerce, digital mobility, tech start-ups, FMCG, and financial services, across EMEA markets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Bolt
07.2021 - Current
- Participated in the development of the enterprise risk management framework, assisting with the identification and prioritization of key risks.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting by verifying data completeness for critical processes such as revenue and cash across 5 business lines.
- Applied audit methodologies to review and optimize financial workflows, improving the efficiency of the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Guided financial management in identifying and implementing controls across 6 key financial processes.
- Tracked the implementation of financial process improvements to enhance financial accuracy, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen financial controls.
- Led the procurement and implementation of an internal control system that strengthened financial governance.
- Developing and utilizing Data Analytics techniques for audit testing and management reporting.
- Created internal audit function resources, such as templates, manuals, and audit programs, to standardize processes and ensure compliance with audit standards.
- Led cultural diversity programs creating a more inclusive work culture.
Senior Internal Auditor
Jumia Group
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Strengthened financial reporting accuracy by examining accounting records, verifying transactions, and reconciling discrepancies.
- Provided ongoing support to management by offering guidance on internal control design and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate open communication during the audit process.
- Streamline audit documentation processes by implementing new software.
- Supervise junior auditors, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Supported the creation and approval of an annual risk-based audit plan.
- Conducting ad hoc investigations
- Created internal audit department key resources, e.g. report templates, manuals, and process guides.
- Led quality assurance programs for compliance with audit standards.
Audit Senior
KPMG East Africa
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Managed a diverse client portfolio across financial, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
- Reviewing financial statements for compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
- Evaluated clients' internal control environments and highlighted improvement opportunities.
- Providing insights on IFRSs related to key technical activities within client processes.
- Proactively engaged clients and senior management to adopt audit adjustments and process recommendations before audit opinion sign-off.
- Built and trained a team of 17 associates
Bank Officer
Equity Bank Group
05.2011 - 12.2014
- Processed fund transfers such as deposits, withdrawals, and wire transfers.
- Supervised 6 tellers and reviewed their cash reports.
- Facilitated bank compliance to the Central Bank's anti-money laundering guidelines by ensuring customers provided relevant supporting documents.
- Actively contribute to the business goals, by cross-selling bank products.
Education
Master of Science -
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Nairobi
High School Diploma -
Self Study
Skills
- Financial process improvements
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Audit
- External Audit
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management
- Cultural diversity
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant, Kenya
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
Bolt
07.2021 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Jumia Group
05.2019 - 06.2021
Audit Senior
KPMG East Africa
04.2015 - 04.2019
Bank Officer
Equity Bank Group
05.2011 - 12.2014
Master of Science -
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Nairobi
High School Diploma -
Self Study
- Certified Public Accountant, Kenya
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