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Chrispin Nyakieni

Irvington,NJ

Summary

Resourceful Auditor with 7+ years of comprehensive experience preparing and examining financial records. Well-versed in initiating and implementing auditing systems and evaluating internal controls of accounting functions. Tech-savvy critical thinker committed to quickly identifying and resolving issues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Internal Auditor

Redington Gulf - Middle East and Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Conducted regular updates to control processes and practices, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Successfully tested the design effectiveness of controls, resulting in the prevention of potential errors and fraud
  • Reviewed operating effectiveness of controls and identified areas for improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operational processes, identifying gaps and recommending process improvements
  • Analyzed exception data extracted from SAP, identifying and addressing root causes of lapses to minimize the financial impact on the organization
  • Proactively reviewed accounts and identified procedures and practices with potential financial impact, providing actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.

Principal Internal Auditor

Safaricom PlC - Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 09.2022
  • Successfully executed audit assignments in alignment with the approved audit plan, demonstrating expertise in the field and adherence to Internal policies, standards (IPPF), and procedures for consistent quality audit results
  • Led multiple audit assignments and provided guidance and supervision to teams, resulting in increased team productivity and successful completion of audit work
  • Ensured assignment-level quality requirements were met in all audit work, resulting in high-quality and reliable audit results that provided value to the organization
  • Provided valuable advisory support to management in designing, implementing, and enhancing business controls, resulting in an improved overall control environment
  • Delivered independent assurance in strategic projects and proactively recommended controls to mitigate risks, ensuring that risks were identified and managed effectively
  • Followed up on audit recommendations and validated the implementation of closure actions, ensuring that identified issues were resolved in a timely and effective manner
  • Supported Risk Management processes to ensure that business key risks were adequately assessed, mitigated, and the assurance map appropriately updated
  • Provided timely and relevant reports on audit outcomes to support management and the Board on risk assurance and mitigation decisions, resulting in informed decision-making and effective risk management.

Education

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
04-2025

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

BBA - Accounting

CPA(K) -

Data Analytics using Power BI -

Data Analytics Using KNIME -

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Ethical Standards
  • Internal Controls
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Accounting Principles
  • Control Recommendations
  • Regulations and Compliance
  • Business Process
  • Data Analytics
  • Audit Planning
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Clinical Research
  • Quality Auditor
  • Company Products
  • Auditing Experience

References

Available on Demand

Timeline

Senior Internal Auditor

Redington Gulf - Middle East and Africa
09.2022 - 12.2023

Principal Internal Auditor

Safaricom PlC - Nairobi, Kenya
01.2017 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Business Analytics

Montclair State University

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

BBA - Accounting

CPA(K) -

Data Analytics using Power BI -

Data Analytics Using KNIME -

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