KPMG East AfricaAudit Senior Associate
Sep. 2017 - Oct. 2021During my time at KPMG East Africa, I led audits across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and ISA while delivering insights that improved client controls and reporting. I managed end-to-end engagements, resolved complex accounting issues, and collaborated closely with partners and clients. I also supported team development through technical training and onboarding. ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ & ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐t: 1. Led and executed end-to-end audits across banking, manufacturing, telecom and public sector clients, applying IFRS and ISA standards to ensure financial statement integrity and regulatory compliance. 2. Conducted risk-based audit procedures, including control and substantive testing, identifying process gaps and control deficiencies that informed client management letters and strategic recommendations. 3. Prepared and reviewed financial statements and disclosures, resolving complex accounting issues in line with IFRS and local statutory laws and advising clients on technical treatments where necessary. 4. Managed audit engagements to meet tight internal and client deadlines while monitoring budgets and improving recovery rates, achieving efficiency gains across multiple assignments. 5. Coordinated directly with engagement managers and partners, ensuring real-time reporting on audit progress, critical issues and client expectations across diverse and high-stakes engagements. 6. Strengthened client relationships through consistent communication, timely issue resolution and value-added insights into financial performance, compliance and risk management. 7. Facilitated onboarding and continuous learning for junior staff, delivering regular technical training on emerging audit practices, new accounting standards and updates to KPMGโs audit methodology.