Gerald Otim, Experienced Audit Associate

Gerald Otim

Experienced Audit Associate

Kpmg

Lieu
Uganda - Kampala
Éducation
Diplôme supérieur, ACCA
Expérience
2 years, 7 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :2 years, 7 Mois

Experienced Audit Associate à Kpmg
  • Uganda
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2022

I have been involved in the provision of audit and advisory services to a wide range of clients in different sectors in the capacities of associate, assisting in-charge and in-charge. I have been involved in execution of various assignments in accordance with International Standards on auditing (ISA), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), various donor reporting requirements and GAAP.

My major competences are in the areas of accounting, auditing, information scrutiny, identifying key business processes and systems, risk management and analysis, report writing, testing of controls, communication, team building, and networking.

As an experienced audit associate within KPMG Uganda, I handled a number of significant clients in the Consumer Industrial Markets segment as well as Public Sector Development and these include; Ministry of Health Uganda, Austrian Development Agency Uganda, Democratic Governance Facility Uganda, Children’s AIDS Fund Uganda and Dan Church Aid Uganda among others.
I also served clients in the Financial Services sector and these include; Liberty Life Assurance Uganda Limited and NIC Life Insurance Company Limited among others.

I had the following responsibilities as an experienced audit associate:
- I conducted financial audits for a diverse range of clients, including corporations, non-profits and government agencies
- I performed substantive testing, risk assessment and internal control evaluations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- I collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze financial statements, identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- I prepared comprehensive audit reports and communicated findings to clients, providing actionable insights for process improvement.
- I assisted in the development and implementation of audit plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- I also stayed abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards to ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the latest guidelines.

External Audit Associate à KPMG
  • Uganda - Kampala
  • Je travaille ici depuis octobre 2021

I had the following responsibilities as an audit associate:
- I conducted financial audits for a diverse range of clients, including corporations, non-profits and government agencies
- I performed substantive testing, risk assessment and internal control evaluations to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- I collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze financial statements, identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- I prepared comprehensive audit reports and communicated findings to clients, providing actionable insights for process improvement.
- I assisted in the development and implementation of audit plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- I also stayed abreast of changes in accounting regulations and standards to ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the latest guidelines.

Éducation

Diplôme supérieur, ACCA
  • à Mat Abacus Business School
  • décembre 2025

Am currently pursuing my ACCA currently concluding Level 2.

Baccalauréat, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option)
  • à Makerere University
  • janvier 2020

I graduated with a 2nd class upper degree (Honours) in the field of Commerce.

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Excel
Analytical Skills
Communications
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
AUDITING
BUSINESS WRITING
INVESTMENTS
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
TEAM BUILDING

Langues

Anglais
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Training KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Phishing Awareness Training KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Audit Foundations L3 Part 2 KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Audit Foundations L3 Part 1 KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2023 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Integrity Training KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2022 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2022 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2022 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Integrity Training Course KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2022 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2021 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2021 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
2021 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
Audit Foundations Level 2 KPMG Uganda (Certificat)
2021 Certificate Of Completion (Certificat)
YEAR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTION (Certificat)
O Level Certificate 2011 2014 King s College Budo (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2015
A Level Certificate 2015 2016 King s College Budo (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
January 2017