Sarah Mokaya

A Competent Professional and Certified Public Accountant with over 7 years of experience in Audit, Operations Management, Budgeting, Risk and Compliance. Highly skilled in auditing, monitoring, and managing policies & procedures, risk management, implementing operational risk controls, documentation of policies and procedures as well as cost optimization strategy development and execution and analyzing complex financial information to provide timely and accurate reporting to management for decision-making purposes. Excels in spearheading and implementing business development, external and internal audit interfaces, and compliance with good corporate governance standards. Able to manage projects, embrace challenges in a variety of areas, as well as manage change effectively. Leverages experience in the finance industry and people skills to provide solutions that deliver on the vision and mission that add value to any organization.

Internal Auditor 

Metropol Corporation Ltd Nairobi; 

February 2020 - Ongoing 

Key Contributions

Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance systems and process of the group companies, including branches and outsourced services 

 Designing audit procedures and executing audits in line with the audit program and performing audit tests and gathering audit evidence 

 Analyzing the operational and management processes and systems controls effectiveness and efficiency to improve them and propose value add recommendations. 

 Preparing an annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment covering all areas of business operations as well as preparing audit notifications for the intended audit function 

 Assisting staff in the preparation and implementation of the recommendations as may be approved by the audit and risk committee. 

 Developing and maintaining a charter for the Internal Audit function which reflects the Office’s responsibilities, authority and reporting relationships. 

 Developing and obtaining proper approval for goals, audit work schedules, staffing plans and financial budgets for the department. 

 Document the required control procedures and oversee their introduction, to ensure that systems are improved. 

 Maintaining engagement documentation relating to engagement objectives, activities, work done, and conclusions per quality requirements specified by International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). 

 Leading in planning and executing both scheduled and ad hoc audit assignments, maintaining systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes

Audit Senior 

Obusubiri and Associates, Nairobi; 

January 2012 - Ongoing (Part-Time) 

Key Contributions

 Executing all phases of the audit process, including planning, substantive testing, financial analysis, presenting audit findings to management, preparing financial statements, and issuing opinions. 

 Planning and conducting various financial audits and ensuring compliance with all audit procedures towards giving assurance that the financial statements are fairly presented in alignment with GAAP. 

 Maintaining a strong client-focused attitude by being responsive to clients’ requests and discussing findings with clients clearly and professionally. 

 Facilitating the timely preparation of audit reports and disseminating the information to the management clients for better decision-making. 

 Preparing financial statements, reviewing statutory accounts and required disclosures in compliance with Financial Reporting Standards and other relevant legislation. 

 Assessing the internal control environments and preparing management reports on performance improvement areas in the business operations. 

 Provide audits in expenditure verifications, organizational assessments, controls testing for Donors, regional bodies, and NGOs

Operations Analyst 

Metropol Corporation Ltd Nairobi; 

June 2016 - January 2020 

Key Contributions

Compliance Responsibilities 

 Documented and managed implementation of organizational processes, procedures, standards and controls 

 Maintained inventory of business processes and coordinated updates to the inventory working with various department and business units. 

 Identified opportunities to improve work processes, enhanced quality of service and productivity, and communicated opportunities to Organization’s department leadership. 

 Supported the Organization in determining strategies, work plans, work flows and budgets that drove efficiencies and high productivity. 

 Undertook analysis and performance monitoring to ensure that all targets and budgets were being achieved. 

 Prepared production and productivity reports that were used in monitoring levels of performance of the different Organization’s assets (human and otherwise). 

 Received and processed correspondences in time to ensure the department was operating effectively and in compliance with set rules and regulations 

 Researched, designed, and developed processes to optimize productivity and workflow 

Budget Preparation Responsibilities 

 Designed effective budget models for departments and the entire company and ensured that budget figures were within the set ratios by the Organization 

 Analyzed financial information (e.g. revenues, expenditures and cash management) to ensure all operations were within budget 

 Presented annual budgets to the budgeting committee and suggested spending improvements that increased profits 

 Oversaw submission of budgets by Business Line Managers and ensured adherence to the set timeline

Other Positions Held 

Revenue Accountant, Invesco Assurance Co. Ltd, Nairobi, August 2014 - May 2016 

Assistant Accountant, Cheche Telecommunications Ltd, Nairobi, January 2013- April 2013

MBA (Master’s in Business Administration), Strategic Management Option, The University of Nairobi, 2017 - 2019. 

Bachelor of Commerce, (Finance Option), The University of Nairobi, 2010 - 2014 (First Class Honors)

 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, A-(Minus), Bunyore Girls High School, 2005-2008

 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS 

Certification in Internal Audit (CIA) – (Ongoing) 

Certified Public Accountant of Kenya(CPAK)