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Esther Mukuha

@esthermukuha

Finance and audit professional with 2+ years' experience in external audit, financial reporting, risk assurance and internal controls.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking to apply my financial reporting and risk assurance expertise to roles focused on internal control evaluation, financial analysis and regulatory compliance where I can deliver audit-quality work and strengthen governance, risk and control outcomes.

I am a Senior Audit Associate with over 2 years of experience in external audit, financial reporting, and risk assurance across agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, property management and non-governmental sectors.

I lead risk-focused audit planning and execution performing risk assessment, internal control evaluation, control testing and compliance monitoring while ensuring alignment with IFRS, statutory disclosure requirements and ISA.

In my current role, I manage more than 10 external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for resolving complex accounting queries before partner-level reviews. I also mentor teams of associates and interns, using hands-on technical guidance to reduce errors in final file reviews.

Previously, I conducted audit procedures for 100+ clients, identifying variances and ledger discrepancies, preparing detailed audit workpapers and reconciliations, and strengthening audit readiness through automation and secure virtual collaboration. I am now looking to apply this same expertise in financial analysis and internal control evaluation to a Senior Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor, Financial Controls, Risk & Compliance or GRC-focused role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Audit Associate

Current

PKF Kenya LLP

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Managed more than 10 external audits across manufacturing and agricultural clients using risk-focused audit strategies to meet statutory timelines. Assessed internal controls, ensured IFRS-aligned financial statement disclosures, and led/mentored teams of associates and interns.

External Audits Audit Planning Risk Assessment Internal Controls Financial Reporting IFRS Compliance Substantive Testing Financial Statements Compliance Monitoring Team Leadership Risk Management

Audit Associate

PKF Kenya LLP

Feb 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Performed financial audit procedures for over 100 clients with on-time delivery of critical milestones. Prepared ISA-aligned audit workpapers and reconciliations, identified ledger discrepancies, and developed risk mitigation recommendations for management letters.

Financial Auditing Audit Planning Substantive Testing Analytical Reviews Internal Controls Risk Assessment Regulatory Compliance IFRS Compliance ISA Client Workpapers Account Reconciliation Journal Entries Financial Statements Risk Mitigation

Account Intern

Kingdom Seekers Church

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 (2 months)

Reconciled supplier statements across 30+ vendor accounts and verified invoices to support accurate accounts payable. Reviewed daily transactions and journal entries, processed cheque deposits, and strengthened transaction control compliance through improved documentation workflows.

Account Reconciliation Supplier Statements Review Accounts Payable Journal Entries Cash Reconciliation Audit Readiness Financial Documentation

FOSA Industrial Attaché

Mwalimu National SACCO Society Ltd.

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)

Verified branch vouchers against physical cash counts to reconcile daily petty cash balances and maintained reconciliation against bank statements. Validated borrower documentation in the core banking system, coordinated loan approval workflows, and supported member salary-in-advance processing with compliance to SACCO policies.

Petty Cash Reconciliation Cash Count Verification Core Banking Loan Processing Audit Logging Reconciliations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

RCM Online College

Certified Public Acountant - CPA, Finance and Accounting

2023 -

Grade: Adavnced level

CPA Advanced Level candidate with comprehensive training in financial reporting, auditing and assurance, taxation, corporate finance, strategic management and governance. Applying this knowledge to external audit engagements, financial analysis and internal control evaluations.