Elizabeth Thiaka

I am a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Internal Audit Quality Assessor (CIAQA), a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and an Actuarial Science with IT graduate. I have over nine years professional experience in finance, accounting, and providing consultancy services. In consulting, I have been providing provided risk-based internal audits, expenditure verification, compliance reviews – with regulations, policies, inventory management reviews, risk assessments, project audits, investigations, and external assessments of internal audit functions since August 2015. I have also reviewed policies and standard operating procedures to ensure that processes are well documented and controls well laid out.  I have worked with clients in both public and private sectors, financial services, manufacturing, education, INGOs, among others, in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe.

I have experience preparing risk-based annual plans, well-versed in recommended audit practices as guided by the IIA and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and internal controls. I have first-hand experience leading teams and also implementing methodologies to conduct risk assessments, preparing audit plans, risk, and control matrices, and audit programs used to review processes to identify gaps, root cause analysis, and come up with workable recommendations to improve business processes. I have also been tasked with following up on the implementation of audit recommendations and reporting on the same. I also have vast experience reviewing, training, and guiding on the implementation of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP). I have also reviewed internal control systems to assess whether they are adequately designed and implemented to support efficient operations, good reporting and compliance with regulations and internal policies. 

I have managed stakeholder relationships through interactions with Board Audit Committees, management, external auditors, auditees, and audit team members, through board presentations, interviews, meetings, planning, in-process, and strategic discussions. I have excellent written and oral communication skills as part of my work entails continuous stakeholder engagement, delivery of written reports, presentation to boards, and facilitation during training. I have worked in teams; as a team member and leader responsible for coaching, training, and supervising team members, thus developing my leadership skills and teamwork. Nature of my work requires working on several concurrent assignments and decision-making, which has enhanced my multitasking abilities, problem-solving, and effective planning.

I am proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and data analytics using excel, SPSS, and IDEA. I am also conversant with Teammate audit management software and Microsoft Visio for process mapping. In addition to my qualifications, I am a self-starter, resourceful, self-driven, and energetic individual with good interpersonal skills and an eye for detail. I thrive on the core values of professionalism, competence, integrity, commitment, and intelligent work. I appreciate diversity in culture as well as in the workplace.

Given my skills and qualifications, I consider myself a suitable candidate for the position and a great addition to the team. I hope that you will find my knowledge, skills, and experience suitable for the role. I have attached my resume for your perusal. I am also reachable via email or my mobile to discuss my application and provide additional information on my candidacy.