Elam Muchira

Risk management, internal audit and control @Telkom Kenya

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Elam Muchira is an accomplished professional with more than 18 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, and governance across leading organizations in Kenya. He currently serves as Director of Internal Audit & Risk Management at Telkom Kenya, where he leads strategic assurance, compliance, and risk oversight functions. Elam’s career spans senior leadership roles at Safaricom Ltd and Wananchi Group, where he developed strong expertise in assurance, compliance frameworks, and risk-based auditing. His work emphasizes building robust governance structures and embedding risk awareness into business processes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi and an MBA in Finance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Professionally, he is affiliated with ACCA, CISA, and The Institute of Internal Auditors (Kenya). Beyond his corporate role, Elam is also passionate about photography, with a creative portfolio that includes event and wedding photography. This blend of analytical expertise and creative expression reflects his versatility and well-rounded professional outlook.

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Work Background

Director, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Telkom KenyaDirector, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Nov. 2020Nairobi, Kenya

Head Of Internal Audit

Wananchi GroupHead Of Internal Audit

Jul. 2015 - Nov. 2020

Principal Internal Auditor

Safaricom PLCPrincipal Internal Auditor

Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2015Nairobi KenyaReporting directly to the Head of Department, Business Improvement and Controls within the Risk Management Division, My roles as the Principal Internal auditor comprised review of the business’s internal control system, implementation of external audit recommendations, management of senior auditors and preparation of audit reports to the board.

Audit Manager

RSM Eastern AfricaAudit Manager

Aug. 2009 - Sep. 2010Nairobi KenyaReporting directly to the Engagement Partners, My roles as the Engagement Manager comprised complete management of the audit engagement, review of client deliverables, primary contact to client in advising on tax and accounting matters, audit staff recruitment and training.

Senior Associate 1

PricewaterhouseCoopersSenior Associate 1

Aug. 2003 - Jul. 2009Nairobi, KenyaReporting directly to the Engagement Partners, My roles as the Engagement Manager comprised developing an effective and efficient audit approach, taking charge of the engagement economics and acting as the primary consultant to the client on emerging Financial Reporting issues, Performance Improvement and Regulatory Requirements. My portfolio under this role comprised: Airtel, Aon Insurance, Crown Agents Ltd, Group 5, Brookside Dairy and GlaxoSmithKline, TANESCO.

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