George Kariuki, Audit Manager

George Kariuki

Audit Manager

GIA

Location
Kenya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Experience
16 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 7 Months

Audit Manager at GIA
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • My current job since July 2014

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing an Annul Risk Based Audit plan using input from the team and stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
• Training and guiding the audit teams on the methodology and scope of the audit assignments. Managing a team of auditors to deliver the annual audit plan. Reviewing of the teams work to ensure high quality and impactful reports.
• Meet with Senior Management and other Managers to discuss IBAMs, audit findings and agree on the Management Action points.
• Preparing quarterly audit reports and presenting the same to the HOIA who in turn submits it to the Audit Committee.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and management and suggesting improvements as appropriate.
• Carrying out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations.
• Carrying out special audits and investigations as and when necessary.
• Ensuring that the Internal Audit Unit operates in accordance with the professional standards contained in the PPF of the IIA-Inc.

Senior Internal Auditor at Fountain Credit Services Ltd
  • April 2012 to June 2014
Internal Auditor at Faulu Microfinance Bank
  • October 2007 to March 2012
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • to

Developing an Annul Risk Based Audit plan using input from the team and
stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
* Training and guiding the audit teams on the methodology and scope of
the audit assignments. Managing a team of auditors to deliver the annual
audit plan. Reviewing of the teams work to ensure high quality and
impactful reports.
* Meet with Senior Management and other Managers to discuss IBAMs,
audit findings and agree on the Management Action points.
* Preparing quarterly audit reports and presenting the same to the HOIA
who in turn submits it to the Audit Committee.
* Evaluating the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and
management and suggesting improvements as appropriate.
* Carrying out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations.
* Carrying out special audits and investigations as and when necessary.
* Ensuring that the Internal Audit Unit operates in accordance with the
professional standards contained in the PPF of the IIA-Inc.
FAULU BANK Role and responsibilities

INTERNAL
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Performing audit assurance work as allocated by the Head of Internal
Audit in all the functions.
* Writing of reports on the issues noted during the Audit.
* Develop an Annul Risk Based Audit plan using input from the team and
stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
* Supervising and motivating internal audit staff to ensure timely delivery of
high quality service, effective work methods and conducive work
environment.
* Carrying out special audits or investigations as and when necessary.
* Continuous training on staff on methodology and CAATs.
* Meet with Managers to discuss audit findings.

CREDIT
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SENIOR INTERNAL at AUDITOR
  • to

Develop an Annul Risk Based Audit plan using input from the team and
stakeholders to identify priorities and resource requirements for the year.
Annual audit plan to cover all operational, financial & system audit of all
Subsidiary companies.
* Preparing quarterly audit reports and presenting the same to the Board
Audit Committee and providing independent assurance to the Board
and Management on the implementation and effectiveness of the
internal control systems.
* Evaluating the effectiveness of the system of risk identification and
management and suggesting improvements as appropriate.
* Carrying out compliance audits with policies, laws, rules and regulations.
* Ensuring that resources including assets are preserved and protected
and used for the benefit of the organisation.
* Carrying out special audits or investigations as and when necessary.

MANAGER
  • to
at DTM LTD
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Meet with HOD’s and Managers to discuss audit findings and agreeing
on the management action points.
* Supervising and motivating internal audit staff to ensure timely delivery of
high quality service, effective work methods and conducive work
environment.
* Maintaining a close working relationship with external auditors and other
government agencies.
* Ensuring that the Internal Audit Unit operates in accordance with the
professional standards contained in the PPF of the IIA-Inc.

at Oserian Development Company Limited, Stockman Rozen Kenya Limited, Batian Flowers Ltd and Mt. Elgon Flowers Ltd
  • to

Other assignments included TAX and VAT audits
OTHER TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
* 10th -12th December 2007: Measuring the performance of MFIs, A framework of reporting, analysis
and monitoring - AMFI & Grameen Foundation.
* 20th -22nd February 2008: Building and implementing a Balanced scored card trainings - Strategic
Leadership Centre International
* 29th - 30th May 2008: Workshop on IT Audit control and Governance - ICPAK
* 18th - 22nd August 2008: User training for T24 Emerge, Core Banking system by Faulu Bank.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance
  • at Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
  • December 2012

Specialties & Skills

BANKING
CASEWARE
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
CREDIT RISK
DELIVERY
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL
GOVERNMENT

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

ICPAK
  • Member
  • July 2005
INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS
  • Member
  • June 2008

Training and Certifications

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (Training)
Training Institute:
CPA
Date Attended:
December 2005