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Teresia Mwaniki
Assistant Auditor
Nairobi
Summary
Insightful Assistant Auditor skilled in supporting financial audits and internal audits. Adept at performing tests of controls and tests of compliance. Excellent people skills and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Auditor
Mazars Kenya
Nairobi
09.2020 - Current
- Reviewing client’s financial and operational internal controls to ensure they are being adhered to and to give recommendations on the same.
- Vouching different financial documents to test for different audit assertions.
- Drafting and preparation of financial statements as per the prescribed financial reporting frameworks.
- Preparation of working papers/schedules for the different audit areas.
- Preparation and compilation of management letters detailing audit observations, the consequent risks and the applicable recommendations.
- Ensuring the completeness of the permanent and current client audit files on the ERP.
- Stock taking and cash counts.
- Monitored department compliance with laws, regulations, and codes.
- Drafted findings and recommendations into detailed reports.
- Analyzed impact of tax roll changes on client revenue.
- Evaluated program objectives and procedures and applicable regulations to perform thorough and complete audit.
- Performed standardized tests to check processes and adequacy of internal control structure.
- Developed audit scopes and audit programs.
- Compiled and evaluated digital and physical records to complete audits.
- Prepared year-end journal entries to prepare for annual audit.
- Detected internal control deficiencies and suggested corrective measures.
Accountant
Gertrude's Children Hospital
Nairobi
03.2010 - 11.2019
- Accurate and timely banking of cash collections.
- Daily Bank Reconciliations for Mpesa, cash and credit card transactions.
- Ensure compliance with finance manual policies.
- Supervision of Front Office Staff.
- Filing ITAX Returns.
- Preparation of monthly financial and revenue reports.
- Stock and inventory count.
- Fixed asset count and asset register maintenance.
- Petty cash count and management.
- Filing and safekeeping of financial reports and documents.
- Liaising with both external and internal auditors during
- Scheduled audits.
- Accounts receivable functions i.e. invoicing and handling billing discrepancies.
- Posting of journals on the accounting ERP.
Assistant Accountant
Starlit Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Nairobi
06.2009 - 02.2010
- Processing payments requests.
- Accounts payables functions.
- Filing of statutory deductions i.e. NHIF and NSSF.
- Petty cash Management.
- Insurance premiums reconciliations.
- Maintenance of foreign currency cashbook.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi 07.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Testing procedures
Control systems evaluations
Planning support
Information gathering
GAAP guidelines knowledge
Audit processes
Compliance understanding
Report generation
Budget Analysis
Risk mitigation strategies
Annual reports
Accounting principles
Tax accounting specialization
Cash Flow analysis
Accomplishments
Gertrude’s garden Children’s Hospital
- Successfully streamlined the mismanagement of cash that was previously present at my assigned clinic by 80%.
- I have been instrumental in the recovery of bad debts by 90% by carrying out continuous audits and checks on the various activity points at the clinic.
Starlit Insurance Brokers
- I was able to reconcile Insurance Accounts that were previously unreconciled and assist in the recovery of bad debts by 70%.
Software
Kranium
Atlas
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant Part II
Additional Information
Other Significant Roles
April to June 2008: Sales Accounts Assistant (Intern), Unilever Kenya Ltd.
Volunteer Positions Held
April 2006 – June 2006: Personal Assistant (Volunteer) to the Principal of Don Bosco
Boys’ Institute.
May 2018 – Feb 2019: Young Christian Workers (YCW) Group Treasurer (Volunteer) at my church.
Leadership Positions Held
October 2019 – Sept 2020: Member of the Finance Committee at my church.
Computer Proficiency Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
REFEREES
Simon Mbogo
Senior Audit Associate
Mazars Kenya
P.O. Box 61120 – 00200
Cell: 0700914611
Email: Simon.Mbogo@mazars.co.ke.
Everlyne Githuka
Team Leader – Accountants
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
P.O. Box 42325 – 00100
Cell: 0731730498
Email: evegithuka@gmail.com
Geoffrey Mukhaya
Group C.F.O
Mudher Group of Companies.
P.O. Box 42640-00100
Cell: 0725 772 189
Email: gmukhaya@gmail.com.
Hobbies
- Listening to Music
- Reading Autobiographies
- Watching documentaries
- Travelling.
Timeline
Assistant Auditor
Mazars Kenya
09.2020 - Current
CPA - Certified Public Accountant Part II
12-2015
Accountant
Gertrude's Children Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2019
Assistant Accountant
Starlit Insurance Brokers Ltd.
06.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Strathmore University
07.2005 - 06.2009