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Jackson Githiaka

@jacksongithiaka

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I build audit, risk, and compliance functions that strengthen controls and reduce losses.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or strengthen internal audit, risk, compliance, and governance functions where I can advise leadership, improve controls, reduce losses, and support strategic decision-making.

At Kinangop Dairy Limited, I lead internal audit, develop annual risk-based work plans, conduct monthly payroll, inventory, M-Pesa, and bank audits, and advise the Audit and Risk Board Committee on risk mitigation and compliance.

I previously established the internal audit department at Mombasa Maize Millers and built stock control and risk indication systems to reduce losses. Across Africa Internet Group, Longhorn Publishers, Kenya Red Cross Society, Elimu Sacco, and Mastermind Tobacco, I've strengthened internal controls, financial reporting, risk management, audit processes, and operational accountability.

I'm a CPA(K), CISA, and MBA Strategic Management holder who uses audit, internal controls, data analytics, and governance insight to improve efficiency, safeguard assets, and support sound decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Internal Audit

Current

Kinangop Dairy Limited

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led internal audit function, designing annual work plans, enforcing policies, and advising on risk mitigation. Conducted monthly audits and served as secretary to the Audit and Risk Board Committee.

Risk Assessment Internal Controls Compliance Fraud Prevention Cost Management Financial Reporting Leadership Navision ERP

Internal Auditor

Mombasa Maize Millers

Oct 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Established the internal audit department, creating frameworks and annual plans. Conducted audits and investigations, prepared management reports, and optimized stock-taking procedures.

Risk Assessment Internal Controls Compliance Inventory Management Financial Reporting Process Improvement

Consultant

NMK/PWC

Jul 2018 - Sep 2018 (2 months)

Provided consulting services.

Local Controller

Africa Internet Group

Feb 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Prepared financial statements, led budgeting, managed accounts receivable/payable, reconciled FX gains/losses, and enforced internal controls.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Internal Controls

Senior Management Accountant

Bake n Bite Limited

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 (5 months)

Managed credit section, supervised proof of delivery, reconciled salesman accounts, prepared costing reports, and reviewed bank reconciliations.

Credit Management Reconciliations Costing Financial Reporting Supervision

Financial Accountant

Almasi Beverages

Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 (8 months)

Prepared monthly management reports, managed general ledger, oversaw AP/AR, coordinated group consolidation, and managed treasury functions.

Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Consolidation Treasury Management Cash Flow Forecasting

Internal Auditor

Longhorn Publishers Limited

Nov 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 6 months)

Developed risk-based audit plans, conducted process audits, supported risk management, documented processes, and prepared reports for the Audit and Risk Committee.

Risk Assessment Internal Controls ISO 9001 Process documentation Reporting