Evans Karanja

Evans Karanja Karuga CPA Finalist, Auditor IIA  P. O. Box 30197 – 00100, Nairobi |  - | - EXPERIENCED Senior RISK, Compliance & AUDIT Officer TARGET: FHI360; Internal Auditor II 5+ Years of Providing Assurance, Risk Management and Governance in Business across Non-profit making and Real Estate, commercial operations in Mali, Nairobi and Dakar Focus: Programs, Operational, Financial & Compliance Audits Qualified Financial Consultant and Risk Officer; including in the Research (INGO), Financial services (Insurance & banking), Construction, Hospitality and Investment space. Credited with navigating company-wide P&L ownership, analytical reviews, risk compliance and enhancing efficiency in organizational financial operations, with significant loss mitigation by steering risk-based audit plans and execution. With over 5 years’ working experience in audit, I have had the opportunity of conducting financial statements audits, project audits, budget reviews, internal control system reviews , physical asset and inventory reviews and expenditure verifications. I have undertaken audits of projects and programs funded by various development cooperation agencies and donors including the European Union, UN and its Agencies, and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) among others across East and West Africa, EXECUTIVE SKILLSET & CORE COMPETENCIES Risk Analysis & Management  Time Management  Stakeholder Engagement Risk Assessment Financial Analysis & Reporting  Audit reporting Analytical mind-set & Numerical skills IIA Framework Understanding Grant Financial Practices (GFGP)  Financial Accounting  Training on Risk Management  Financial Audit SELECT EXECUTIVE RESULTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Impact-focused and Risk-based Auditing: Delivered value-adding internal and external audits, reporting and recommendation that boosted organization efficiency and maximized profits; Followed up reviews to ensure the audit recommendations are implemented effectively per the organization’s strategic objectives. Stakeholder Engagement: Record of influencing key stakeholders towards adopting and aligning to relevant procedures and tools per the various audit recommendations and leading a team of 3-5 staff. Recovered $15,000 on behalf of the organization from an implementing partner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP IMPACT INTERNAL AUDIT, RISK & COMPLIANCE SERVICES  04/2020 – Date |Senior INTERNAL AUDITOR African Population Health and Research Center SCOPE: Risk and compliance evaluation, Performance of Risk Based Audit, internal controls assessment, audit planning, preparation of audit programs, carrying detailed analytical reviews. Countries operated; Kenya, Mali and Senegal CORE CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributed to the creation of the annual audit plan, with key responsibility for identifying and proposing relevant assurance needs aligned to the principal risk profile and overall strategic priorities. Prepared audit programs and implement annual audit plans Prepared reports, document findings and develop recommendations to address the identified issues and control weaknesses; agree on the timelines for corrective action with responsible managers Maintained and regularly update a database of the Center’s audit findings Regularly monitored and reported the status of both internal and external audit recommendations and appraised adequacy of follow-up action taken on audit findings and recommendations Preparation of up to date audit recommendation control database, tracking and reporting of status of implementation. Participated in identifying training needs, developed a training plan for Center’s operations and programs’ staff on risk management and identified improvement opportunities and efficiency gains for local policies and procedures. Performed ad-hoc advisory engagements to provide strategic insight on risks and controls to Senior and/or Regional Management. Carry out compliance audits for implementing partners such as local NGOs, CSOs and Community Based Organizations. Prepared the annual performance reports for the board and other quarterly board reporting Carried out audit assignments on implementing partners/sub grantees AUDITOR (Assurance Unit)  01/2019 – 03/2020 Grant Thornton LLP Kenya SCOPE: Carrying out audits on clients as assigned across different industries; manufacturing, insurance, non-profit and insurance CORE CONTRIBUTIONS: Actively participated in the planning of audit engagements; budgeting for time and costs, extent of reviews and the manager’s and partner’s involvement. Liaised with client’s team in order to adequately capture the client’s deliverable, audit timings (commencement and field work completion), manner of reporting deadlines and communicating to the client the required information for audit purposes. Lead a team of three (Associates) on audit assignments Prepared/drafted financial statements in line with the requirements of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). Liaised with clients on post audit issues. Prepared for and collected audit evidence. Organized and carried out of stock–takes. Prepared draft management letters reports and other deliverables. INTERNAL AUDITOR ASSOCIATE (FINANCE AND OPERATIONS)  10/2017 – 12/2018 Cytonn Investments Limited: Real Estate SCOPE: Risk and compliance evaluation Performance of Risk Based Audit, internal controls assessment, audit planning, preparation of audit programs, carrying detailed analytical reviews, audit of management fees, billings, late fees and credit entries recon’. CORE CONTRIBUTIONS: Assisted the audit team in coordinating a comprehensive audit program including performance, financial, and compliance audit of all Investment and Real Estate projects; Assisted in assigned duties for conducting internal audits and follow-up audit recommendations; Assisted in preparation and conducted departmental quality assessment review; Helped to review and advice on the entire company’s risks management in consultation with the Company’s Audit team; Prepared draft audit reports on the internal audit findings, to the management Assisted in determining compliance with organization policies and procedures Assisted in running audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques; Assisted in monitoring departmental budget and development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures. Assisted in identifying control gaps and areas for improvement. Others EBP Consulting: Finance Assistant: 01/2015 to 08/2016 Tasked with preparation of bank reconciliation, VAT reconciliation and all other balance sheet reconciliation of financial statements and followed on clients’ tax issues with KRA across construction, academia and hospitality industries. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Masters of Business Administration (Finance)-Coursework complete; University of Nairobi  2022 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) University of Nairobi  2017 Certified Public Accountant - Kenya Self Study  2015 Certified Internal Auditors Ongoing SPECIALIZED TRAINING Internal Audit Methodology Frameworks Caseware (Audit Tool) IDEA Data analysis tools Good Financial Grant Practice Standards (GFGP) Internal Audit Reporting Workshop PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP The Institute of Internal Auditors – IIA Membership no. - REFERENCES Sir. Dennis Chacha, Senior Auditor Grant Thornton Email-Tel: - CPA David King’oo Senior Internal Auditor Cytonn Investments Ltd E-mail: -Tel: - Sir. David Ndegwa Manager (Internal Audit, KPMG) Email.-Cell: -