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Athing Otieno

@athingotieno

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Competent finance and accounting practitioner with leadership skills.

Finland

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role that allows me to leverage my finance expertise and leadership skills to drive effective management and optimize asset utilization.

I am a seasoned finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in audit and assurance. My journey has equipped me with strong leadership skills, enabling me to guide cross-functional teams effectively. I thrive in dynamic environments, utilizing my problem-solving and analytical abilities to drive strategic conclusions from diverse data.

Throughout my career, I have held significant roles, including Senior Internal Auditor at the Kenya Revenue Authority, where I led audit planning and execution. My tenure as Finance and Administration Manager for the CDC|PEPFAR Project honed my skills in financial management and operations. I am committed to leveraging my expertise to enhance business processes and optimize asset utilization in any organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Internal Auditor

Kenya Revenue Authority

Sep 2016 - Aug 2024 (7 years 11 months)

Led annual audit work plans, conducted risk assessments, developed audit plans, executed audits, and drafted reports for the Kenya Revenue Authority. Ensured implementation of audit recommendations through follow-ups.

Internal Audit Risk Management Audit Plans Audit Reporting Compliance Management Financial Reporting Data Analytics

Finance and Administration Manager

CDC|PEPFAR Project

Oct 2010 - Jan 2016 (5 years 3 months)

Managed financial operations including revenue and grants management, budgeting, payroll, and asset management. Oversaw hospital and fleet management, public relations, and human resources.

Financial Management Budgeting Revenue Management Human Resources Operations Management Policy Development Performance Management

Audit Assistant

VP Patel – Certified Public Accountants

Jan 2005 - Sep 2010 (5 years 8 months)

Conducted risk assessments for audit planning, collected and analyzed evidence for audit opinions, and assisted in tax returns and audit report writing.

Audit Plans Risk Assessment Audit Reporting Financial Analysis

Depot Data Analyst

Coca-Cola – Equator Bottlers Limited

Jan 2000 - Jan 2006 (6 years)

Managed accounts for depots and distributors, executed business growth strategies, monitored depot performances, and ensured compliance with statutory requirements.

Data Analysis Performance Management Inventory Management Cash Management Compliance Management Business Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Professional Examinations & Certification Board

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Information Security Management

2018 -

Completed training as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor focusing on information security policies, asset management, and compliance management.

University of Sunderland

Bachelor of Arts, Management

2016 - 2019

Studied core units including Strategic Management Accounting, Strategic Management, Marketing and Business Development, Strategic Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Contemporary Development in Business and Management.

Maseno University

Master of Business Administration, Finance

2013 - 2015

Completed an MBA in Finance covering Management Information System, Managerial Economics, Organizational Behavior, Quantitative Methods, and various aspects of Financial Management and Accounting.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Professional Accounting, Accounting

2010 - 2012

Pursued professional accounting qualifications with core units in Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Audit and Assurance.