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MARTIN BIKURI
14632 Pinto Lane,Rockville,MD
Summary
An accomplished, multi-faceted, committed and passionate career Internal Auditor, Risk Management and Compliance Specialist with over 20 years leadership experience leading and managing diverse teams. Strong accounting professional with bias to business process improvement. Ability to critically analyze data and processes to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Detail-oriented Internal Auditor with over 20 years of hands-on experience conducting audit planning activities and reviewing and compiling financial data. Expertise in evaluating internal and operational control procedures and determining liabilities and compliance with tax laws. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Self-motivated professional comfortable taking initiative. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Resourceful Accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Fekan Howell CPA
Experience Internal Audit Specialist
01.2019 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for providing Internal audit , risk management , Governance , compliance and process improvements services .
- This involved both hands-on work as well as directing and leading teams
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Assisted client needs while leading teams of dedicated professionals in following':
- Internal audit outsourcing
- Internal audit co-sourcing
- Internal audit partnering
- Quality assurance reviews
- Process and internal controls advisory
- Audit committee support and advisory
- Continuous auditing and continuous monitoring
- Data analytics
- Developing Internal audit manuals
- Financial Reporting oversight
- Achieved greater efficiency by introducing ACL Audit software for, tasks among other technology driven efficiencies
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
- Documented and resolved internal controls and business processes
- Successfully introduced Risk -Based Internal auditing approach
- Collaborated with Audit Team in development of quality assessment programs in Internal Audit Department
- Achieved Annual Audit Work Plans by completing Internal Audit assignments with accuracy and efficiency
- Achieved better internal audit results by focusing on organization objectives in all internal audit assignments
- Supervised team of 15 Internal Audit staff members
- Completed all assignments on time
- Performed assigned Financial, Operational and Compliance related Internal Audit engagements successfully and timely from planning through action plan monitoring in accordance with IIA standards
- Identify and Communicate audit issues identified with audit customers and managers offering recommendations
- Brief Managers and clients as per agreed timelines
- Kept abreast of applicable IFRS standards, Laws, regulations and IIA Internal auditing standards as well as code of ethics for professional practice
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Meru County Government
County Executive
05.2013 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Successfully managed annual department budgets of 4 million USA Dollars and staff complement of over 250 in this role and overall County Government annual budget of USD 70million
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize value
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with organization's strategy and core competencies
- Drafting local legislation and canvassing same in County Assembly for final legislation into Local laws
- Hiring, supervising and evaluating County government staff
- Preparation of county government budgets and annual work plans
- Economic development and local government politics and public policy and government administration
- Community outreach
Risk Management Group Ltd
Internal Audit and Compliance Specialist
06.2010 - 04.2013
Job overview
- Advising organizations on risk management, internal audit, corporate governance and business process improvement
- Served as subject matter expert by advising clients and customers on improvement of business processes and improving internal controls
- Support organizations to design and implement Enterprise Risk Management programs according to ISO 31000 & COSO framework
- Facilitate risk assessment workshops to identify and assess risks and opportunities and to monitor progress on mitigation strategies
- Helping internal audit departments implement risk-based auditing and effective internal auditing processes
- Successfully supported many organization to implement effective risk management
- Directed and implemented strategic improvement plans to integrate solutions to audit findings and workflow process issues
- Supply chain risk management
- Inventory risk management
- Successfully supported internal audit department to implement risk -based planning.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities
- Identified deficiencies, discrepancies, misinformation and compliance issues with Financial, Operational and Strategic and Reporting activities of assigned clients documenting same in reports with appropriate recommendations.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements
- Developed and maintained system for tracking and reporting compliance violations
K
General Manager
11.2008 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Rep Bank – Kenya
- Build the Enterprise Risk Vision to inform the Bank's Strategic Plan
- Successfully developed and designed Enterprise risk architecture for the bank from design, implementation, management and continuous improvement for all risk categories , operational, financial, information technology, Credit and Liquidity risk categories
- Design and implement processes to enhance the enterprise risk management effectiveness in the first and second lines of defense as well as well as liaison with the third lines of defense
- Build and deliver training to disseminate the risk awareness culture
- Design business ethics and whistle blower programs
- Report the Enterprise risks and opportunities to both management risk assurance committee and the board risk management committee
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations
- Successfully restructured and re-engineered work flows, policies and processes and tested business competencies in operations, financial, technology and reporting
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
- Responsible for the alignment and coordination as well as executing and maintaining the Technology Services Impact assessment and plan development providing the business with potential risk events
- Assists all business units with assessments of potential business impacts ,definition of critical ,time-sensitive functions and analyses of required components as defined within the Business Impact Analyses.
K-Rep Bank
Head, Internal Audit
03.2000 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Day to day coordination of the bank's internal audit team, including annual work plans, managing the department's budget, facilitating scheduling of audit assignments, oversight over quality of internal audit reports
- Coordinating and overseeing data analytics
- Responsible for managing and coordinating internal audit department reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board
- Ensued Compliance to International standard of Internal auditing
- Evaluating information systems and information technology for integrity and security
- Coordinating with external auditors and regulators and ensuring effective communication with management and audit committee
- Effective communication of audit findings through quality internal audit reports
- Ensuring appropriate professional education for my audit team and myself
- Successfully performed timely audit follow ups and follow up reviews of all other projects to ensure corrective action have been taken by management
- Maintaining appropriate internal audit working papers both manually and electronically for ease of reviews of internal audit work done
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Delphis Bank Ltd
Internal Auditor
07.1998 - 02.2000
Job overview
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk-throughs for compliance with documented processes
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Leading and performing risk appraisals of systems and processes to develop optimal solutions that improve internal controls and enhance risk mitigation capabilities
- Assisted in all aspects of the internal audit function including risk -based annual planning ,oversight and execution of assigned audit assignments and reporting the results of individual audits to business units and management
- Fraud Investigations and reporting
BDO Githongo And Co CPA
Auditor
01.1995 - 06.1998
Job overview
- Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, processes and documentation
- Participated in interviews, performed observations and evaluated pertinent information to supplement audit findings
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
Education
Institute Of Internal Auditors , Orlando, FL
Certificate in Risk Management Assurance: Certificate in Risk Management Assurance from Risk Management
04.2012
ISACA
Certified Information Systems Auditor: Information Security Auditing
06.2005
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Internal Auditor
05.2004
Certified Public Accountants Kenya , Nairobi -Kenya
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
06.2002
University of Nairobi , Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Arts from Economics And Religious Studies
12.1994
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Internal Audit Administration
- Internal audit quality process
- Internal / External Audits
- Internal control evaluations
- Internal controls implementation
- Risk Management
- Microsoft word
- Accounting Systems and Controls
- Team Engagement
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Report on Findings
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Payroll Auditing
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Information Systems Examination
- Oral Presentations
- Payroll Auditing
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Information Systems Examination
- Quality Assessments
- Payroll Auditing
- Accounting Procedures Validation
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Quality Assessments
- Coordinate Investigations
- Oral Presentations
Accomplishments
1. Board Member and Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee Muthaiga Golf Club 2020-2022
2. Vice President and Training Coordinator-Institute of Internal Auditors Kenya- 2004-2012
Affiliations
- Institute of Internal Auditors
- Risk Management Association -Kenya
- Institute of Economic Affairs-Kenya
- Kenya Red Cross
- Muthaiga Golf Club
- Nanyuki Sports Club
- GKL
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Experience Internal Audit Specialist
Fekan Howell CPA
01.2019 - 01.2023
County Executive
Meru County Government
05.2013 - 09.2017
Internal Audit and Compliance Specialist
Risk Management Group Ltd
06.2010 - 04.2013
General Manager
K
11.2008 - 05.2010
Head, Internal Audit
K-Rep Bank
03.2000 - 09.2008
Internal Auditor
Delphis Bank Ltd
07.1998 - 02.2000
Auditor
BDO Githongo And Co CPA
01.1995 - 06.1998
Institute Of Internal Auditors
Certificate in Risk Management Assurance: Certificate in Risk Management Assurance from Risk Management
ISACA
Certified Information Systems Auditor: Information Security Auditing
Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Public Accountants Kenya
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts from Economics And Religious Studies
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