CAROLINE Gacheri
@carolinegacheri
Experienced audit and accounting professional delivering accurate financial controls and audit assurance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a self-motivated accounting and auditing professional with over seven years of experience in external audit, bookkeeping, statutory filings, tax computations and team leadership. I have progressed through roles at PKF Kenya LLP to Audit Senior at Grant Thornton LLP, leading audit engagements, preparing engagement budgets, reviewing financial statements for IFRS compliance, and training and supervising associates.
I consistently meet deadlines, focus on analytical review and risk management, and deliver practical recommendations to improve controls and governance. I seek an external auditor role in a dynamic organization where I can apply my audit skills, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office proficiency, and commitment to client satisfaction to drive both personal and company growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GLAudit Senior
Grant Thornton LLP
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Control and execute external audits, ensuring compliance with Grant Thornton standards and IFRS while preparing engagement budgets, tax computations, and management letters; supervise associates and complete audit deliverables on schedule.
Audit Senior Associate
PKF Kenya LLP
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Led audit engagements from planning to completion, developed audit plans addressing key risks, delivered audit findings and recommendations, conducted tax computations, and provided on-the-job training to audit teams.
Audit Assistant
PKF Kenya
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Assembled audit evidence, performed audit testing of internal controls and governance, prepared statutory filings and supported special audits and investigations under senior supervision.
Credit Department Intern
Family Bank of Kenya
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Supported credit analysis and loan processing by reviewing financial statements, assessing borrower risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to client acquisition that expanded the branch portfolio.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUChuka University
Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance
2010 - 2014
Grade: First Class Honours
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Banking and Finance option, graduating with First Class Honours.
Nkuene Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2005 - 2008
Grade: B-
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B- grade.
Aberdeen College of Accountancy
Certificate (accounting software), Accounting / Computerised Accounting
Grade: Distinction
Completed accounting software courses (QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel) with distinction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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