Aziza kibwana
@azizakibwana
Senior internal auditor and risk leader transforming forensic findings into governance and compliance reforms.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Internal Auditor and Risk Professional with over 17 years of experience in fraud detection, forensic auditing, and public finance governance. I focus on converting audit findings into practical legislative and policy frameworks that improve accountability.
I’ve led risk-based audits and investigations across regional co-operative societies, strengthening compliance with Public Finance Management (PFM) regulations and IFRS standards. My work helped uncover systemic control vulnerabilities and recover over KES 25 million in cooperative funds.
I design and execute risk-based annual audit plans to improve audit efficiency, including accelerating delivery by 30%. I also strengthen internal control frameworks to reduce balance sheet and financial reporting variances, and I support audit follow-up efficiency through a structured risk management approach.
As a leader, I build capability and raise audit quality—supervising teams, conducting quality-control reviews, and mentoring junior auditors. I value integrity, continuous learning, and collaboration to deliver objective recommendations that drive lasting governance reform.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Directed independent financial and compliance assurance activities across a portfolio of regional co-operative societies while balancing regulatory requirements, audit priorities, and county governance objectives. Applied sound professional judgment to strengthen accountability through risk-based planning, consistent stakeholder engagement, and disciplined execution, while supporting informed deci
Executed financial, operational, and performance audits that strengthened governance, controls, compliance, and accountability across co-operative entities while improving audit efficiency through collaboration, fraud investigations, reporting, and stakeholder capacity building.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭
1. Orchestrated a comprehensive regional fraud investigation and risk-mitigation initiative i
Managed full-cycle fiscal operations and financial infrastructure during a period of infrastructure expansion, balancing day-to-day corporate accounting with long-term project budget controls. By establishing structured internal controls, refining reporting workflows, and leading a dedicated accounting team, this role maintained absolute regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy while protectin
Supported core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, meeting statutory obligations, and ensuring reliable transaction processing across payroll, taxation, reconciliations, and reporting. Worked closely with finance, auditors, and operational teams to strengthen financial accuracy, support audit readiness, and contribute to effective inventory and financial management.
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Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mount Kenya University - MKU
Master of Business Administration, Accounting
Kisii University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management
2015 - 2017
Accounting Option
Kisii university
Diploma, Business Administration and Management
2013 - 2014
Uasin Gishu High Scho
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
1999 - 2002
Mount Kenya University
Master of Business Administration, Accounting
2025 -
Earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Accounting at Mount Kenya University.
Uasin Gishu High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
1999 - 2002
Completed High School Diploma at Uasin Gishu High School.
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