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Jessicah Sonye

@jessicahsonye

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Senior internal auditor specializing in risk-based audits, governance, and internal controls.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue building strong governance and controls through risk-based internal audits. I want a role where I can drive audit planning, high-quality reporting, recommendation follow-up, and continual improvement through Internal audit and ISO-aligned processes.

I’m an accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and CPA Part II, with eight years’ experience in risk-based auditing, review of risk management, internal control systems, and governance processes. I also bring three years’ experience in accounting, strengthening my ability to connect audit work to sound financial stewardship.

In my roles as Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor, I conduct audits across financial and specialized areas including finance & financial statements, procurement, human resource management, payroll, ICT, and administration processes. I own the risk-assessment cycle for annual internal audit workplans, prepare draft audit reports and supporting evidence, and drive follow-up on implementation of outstanding recommendations—while ensuring quality through customer satisfaction surveys and participation in SOPs, strategic plans, and audit manuals. I’ve also served as an ISO Champion supporting EMS/QMS conformance through IMS reviews, corrective action oversight, and preparation for internal and external IMS audits.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Internal Auditor

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Office of the Auditor General

May 2026 - Present (2 months)

Conducts internal audits covering finance and financial statements, procurement processes, human resource management, payroll, ICT, and administration processes. Performs annual risk assessments, prepares audit engagement planning documents and draft audit reports, and follows up implementation of audit recommendations.

Risk Assessment Audit Engagement Planning Programs Schedules Governance Risk Management Internal Controls Payroll Management Auditing Internal Audit SOP Development Internal Auditing Data Analysis Report Writing Communication Negotiation Organization

ISO Champion(Quality, Environment & IMS)

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Jan 2020 - May 2026 (6 years 4 months)

Reviews the internal audit integrated management system (IMS) documents and monitors IMS implementation status. Prepares the department for internal and external IMS audits, oversees corrective actions, and conducts ISO audits for EMS and QMS conformance.

IMS Implementation Review Audit Preparation ISO Auditing

Internal Auditor

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Apr 2017 - May 2026 (9 years 1 month)

Conducts internal audits of research and development activities, finance and financial statements, procurement processes, human resource management, payroll, research projects, ICT, and administration processes, including ISO audits. Supports annual risk assessment, contributes to internal audit work plan and budget, prepares engagement planning documents and draft audit reports, and follows up ou

Risk Assessment Audit Engagement Planning Planning Memorandum Schedules Governance Risk Management Internal Controls Research and Development Audit Financial Auditing Payroll Management Auditing Audit Reporting Working Papers and Supporting Evidence Filing Internal Audit SOP Development Three Year Internal Audit Strategy Support Data Analysis Report Writing Communication Organization

Accounts & Administrative Assistant

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Jul 2013 - Mar 2017 (3 years 8 months)

Maintains proper books of accounts and financial records, including preparation of expenditure, payroll, and statutory remittance vouchers with transaction verification. Supports budget preparation and budgetary control, manages merchant payments, performs cash book updates and bank reconciliation, ensures imprests are surrendered and supported, and liaises with internal and external auditors.