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ANN KYAKUWAIRE

Summary

I am a seasoned and result oriented Audit Manager with over 8 years of experience in auditing and assurance. I have worked in various industries including financial services, retail, the public sector and Non-Governmental organizations. I am now specializing in the financial services industry; mainly banks, insurance, funds,and other investment management companies. I am achievement driven, detail oriented and analytical with vast experience in accounting, financial reporting, risk assessments, and data analytics. I am agile and hardworking with a proven record of leading teams, managing audit projects, maintaining client relationships and achieving set targets while maintaining high quality standards. I have strong cross-functional and international experience,bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project. Core to my moral fabric are the principles of integrity,objectivity,confidentiality and professionalism.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Manager

DELOITTE BAHAMAS
02.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing the planning and conduct of external audit engagements in accordance with the International Auditing Standards (IAS's).Implementing risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues. Enhancing audit efficiency by streamlining processes, leveraging analytics and embracing/adopting new auditing software.
  • Managing a team of auditors, ensuring timely completion of audit projects while delivering quality results.
  • Servicing and managing a portfolio of clients; Providing clients with quality service, preserving engagement and client confidentiality, and enhancing professional relationships with client personnel.
  • Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
  • Offering insightful recommendations to clients about a broad range of issues related to business processes, internal controls and financial reporting by leveraging expertise and experience in the entity's sector.
  • Working with other departments and specialists (e.g tax, IT, valuation specialists, etc) to provide coordinated solutions to clients and ensure audit quality.
  • Exercising direct responsibility over the on-the-job training of audit seniors and associates and general coaching and development of other Junior members of staff.
  • Reviewing work output produced by staff and ensuring that audit procedures are performed in accordance with the International Auditing Standards.(IAS's)
  • Supervising the proper documentation and storage of audit records to ensure compliance with data retention policies.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality audit results. Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IAS's on all audit engagements.
  • Actively involved in other firm wide activities including corporate social responsibility and environmental projects, resourcing, etc to ensure that firm objectives are met.

Junior Audit Manager

Standard Bank Group
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Continually assessed both internal and external factors that influence the risk universe of the Group.
  • Developed the Bank's risk matrix, in conjunction with other bank departments and executives. Assessed gaps in existing internal controls and proposed controls to mitigate gaps.
  • Managed and conducted risk-based audits of the group from planning to reporting. Examples of key audits: Credit risk management audit (Nigeria), Revenue Audit (Uganda), Taxation audit (Uganda).
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes, leveraging analytics and automation, and embracing/adopting new auditing software.
  • Followed up on action plans set to resolve findings raised in the audits.
  • Determined the assurance coverage in conjunction with key internal stakeholders based on assessment of risk.
  • Established relationships that facilitate effective engagement with senior management and the executive without compromising independence, objectivity, and ethics
  • Portfolio and stakeholder Management.
  • Developed junior members of staff through on job training, mentorship and coaching. Led training sessions on various topics related to internal auditing and risk, enhancing the skills and knowledge of fellow team members.
  • Improved company compliance with laws and regulations through regular monitoring of controls.
  • Actively engaged and championed other company activities in line with the Standard Bank Group Values.


Audit Senior

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Audit plan preparation and execution.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Reviewing team member's work for quality, accuracy, and relevance, leveraging teamwork, and coordinating the audit process
  • Assisted in developing and implementing new audit methodologies, raising the department''s standards for quality.
  • Coached and mentored junior members of staff. Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive audit plans, deliver client solutions and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Actively involved in other firm wide activities including corporate social responsibility projects in line with the Company values.

Audit Associate 3 - Audit

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2015 - 08.2016

Audit Associate 2

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2014 - 08.2015

Business Analyst and IT Audit Specialist

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
08.2013 - 08.2014

Education

ACCA -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)
12.2016

Bachelor of Statistics -

Makerere University
01.2014

Skills

  • Excellent in GAAP Accounting, IAS Auditing and an IFRS expert
  • Knowledgeable in US GAAP
  • Excellent Leadership and project management skills
  • Proven Team leader, team builder
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Proficient in Business Process,risk assessment and management, internal control assessments and corrective action implementation
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Proficient in Data Analytics and use of audit tools and systems
  • Expert in financial statements preparation and review
  • Proficient in report writing,financial Reporting and any other reporting
  • Financial Advisory skills
  • Critical thinking and analysis, attention to detail,adaptive

Affiliations

  • Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA),UK.

References

  • GODET TSHOMBE, Audit Partner, Deloitte Bahamas, tgodet@deloitte.com, +1(242)3760410
  • KAGORO NOBERT, Audit Partner, Deloitte Uganda, nkagoro@deloitte.co.ug, +256772703595
  • RUGUMAYO IRA, Manager Internal Audit, Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited, rugumayoi@stanbic.com, +256772459030

Timeline

Audit Manager

DELOITTE BAHAMAS
02.2022 - Current

Junior Audit Manager

Standard Bank Group
02.2019 - 01.2022

Audit Senior

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2016 - 01.2019

Audit Associate 3 - Audit

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2015 - 08.2016

Audit Associate 2

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
09.2014 - 08.2015

Business Analyst and IT Audit Specialist

DELOITTE AND TOUCHÉ EAST AFRICA
08.2013 - 08.2014

ACCA -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)

Bachelor of Statistics -

Makerere University

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