Lucklesia Kokusima Amanzi

Provide reasonable assurance of whether controls surrounding the company environment are adequate, efficient, and effective through:

• Develop the Internal Audit strategy and annual risk-based audit plan
• Leading the execution of the approved risk-based Audit plan and applying a risk-based approach to review the systems and controls within the company.
• Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback on existing processes.
• Participated in industry conferences and professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends and best practices within the field of internal auditing.
• Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
• Coordinating the risk management process by identifying key areas of risk within the organization and proposing appropriate controls to mitigate the risks.
• Conduct and communicate the fraud risk assessment to Management and Board Audit, risk, and compliance committee.
• Advising Management and Board Audit Committee on the resourcing requirements for the Internal Audit Function, including any potential outsourcing arrangements like special audit and investigation.
• Discussing Audit findings and recommendations with line managers and reporting significant issues to Senior Management and Board audit, risk, and compliance committee.
• Conducting staff training on internal controls matters, laws, regulations, and other relevant emerging issues.
• Assist the head of operations in developing the policy and procedure manual formulation.
• Provide insightful and consulting advice to business operations with the main objective of adding value and ensuring operations efficiency.
• Strengthened the company''s overall control environment by identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
• Improved team performance by providing ongoing training, guidance, and mentorship to junior auditors.
• Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
• Ensured adherence to professional standards in all aspects of the audit process, upholding the integrity of audit work performed.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented internal controls by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted regular follow-up reviews to ensure that previously identified concerns were addressed appropriately in a timely manner.

• Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
• Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing to bank account statements each month.
• Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
• Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
• Implemented a comprehensive fixed asset tracking system that improved overall accuracy and depreciation calculations.
• Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
• Enhanced financial reporting transparency, implementing clear and concise monthly statements for stakeholders.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting standards, ensuring full compliance with GAAP guidelines at all times.
• Preparation of Management accounts
• Participate in preparation the company strategic plans and constantly advise management on these plans.
• Perform the Reconciliation bank and Balance sheet reconciliation
• Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.

Provide reasonable assuarance, insight, and advice through:

• Presented clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable recommendations for improvements.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual risk assessments and developed appropriate audit programs in response to identified risks.
• Participated in the development of the company's enterprise risk management framework, assisting with the identification and prioritization of key risks.
• Conducted special investigations as requested by senior management or the board of directors, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
• Enhanced operational efficiency through the development and implementation of risk-based audit plans.
• Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
• Provided ongoing support to management by offering guidance on internal control design and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
• Conduct the compliance check as stipulated in the labia, regulations, policy and procedure manual
• Supervise the work done by other internal auidit