Fredrick Okong’o
Chief Internal Auditor
Phone: +254724982240
- Location:
- Nairobi Kenya, 00100
- Sector:
- Accounting and Finance
- Profile Created:
- 1 month ago
About me
I am a holder of Kenyatta University’s Doctor in Business- Project risk management .My thesis was on risk management in information systems projects by commercial banks in Kenya, Master’s in business administration (Project Management), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option), Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) in good standing and a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Project Management Institute-Risk management professional (PMI-RMP),Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Trustee from College of Insurance. I have over sixteen (17) years of both internal and external audit and risk management experience, project management ,financial management and leadership and currently serving as the Chief internal Auditor at Nairobi Securities Exchange.
I am a team player, with admirable interpersonal and communication skills and high level of emotional intelligence. I have served as the treasurer of ISACA Kenya chapter from 2018 to 2021 and currently the ISACA Kenya Chapter Secretary. I have working knowledge of risk identification, quantifying, responding, monitoring and evaluation. I am also great at strategy formulation, development and implementation, talent management and leadership abilities. My knowledge in audit, risk management, projects management, financial management and budgeting is vast. Previously I worked in Internal Audit department at the Central Bank of Kenya for five years where I participated in risk management, strategy audits and reviews, HR audits, formulation of policies and advisory on controls and as Head, internal audit department at Development Bank of Kenya Limited.
Having performed several financial, operations, projects and process Audits, risk management, and financial and accounting consultancy assignments in my current and previous position, both locally and internationally, I believe that I have gained skills and expertise which you will find suitable for this position. With my zeal, high level of integrity, drive, commitment to organization performance, risk management and sound governance structures, I believe my contribution will be valuable. I look forward to your favorable consideration and interaction
Education
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Kenyatta University 2019 - 2022
Doctor of Business
I attained a PhD in Business - Project Management
Experience
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Nairobi securities Exchange 2021 - Present
Chief Internal Auditor
• Provide strategic and thought leadership in the development and implementation of internal audit strategies, audit charter, policies, and procedures to achieve the Exchange’s objectives. • Coordinate, supervise and continuously coach the audit team. • Prepare risk based annual audit plan aligned to the Exchange’s objectives for continuous audit of the organisation’s risk management, internal controls, governance process and financial statements. • Planning and timely execution of Information Systems, Financial, Operational, and Compliance audits as well as audit of projects in line with applicable standards such as IPPF and IFRS. • Preparation of audit reports, clearance of any audit queries with various Heads of Department, Chief Executive and Chairperson of Audit Committee. • Preparation, attendance, and presentation of audit reports to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee. • Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all stakeholders. • Work closely with external auditors and other assurance providers. • Continuous tracking of closure of all issues raised by Internal audit, external auditors, and other assurance providers; and • Conducting any investigations and other assignment(s) as may be required by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee and/or Management.
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Development Bank Kenya Limited 2015 - 2021
Head Internal Audit
• Establishing and maintaining policies, standards, and guidelines specific to the effective discharge of roles and responsibilities of Internal Audit function. • Preparation of Audit plans as per business requirements. • Reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on adequacy of laid down policies, procedures and controls. • Assessing risks to the Bank through use of Risk assessment matrix with a focus on threats to existing operations and profitability. • Evaluate and advise management and the Board on the adequacy of internal controls and procedures in place. • Performing reviews of Information System installation and services to determine the adequacy of logical and physical security controls, operation change controls, backup and Business continuity management. • Reviewing Banks policy on a continuous basis in line with sound risk management practice and regulatory frameworks. • Conducting and supporting financial, operations and investigative audits. • Ensure that all recommendations by External Auditors and the regulator are implemented.
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Central Bank of Kenya 2010 - 2015
Internal Auditor