Joel Kio

Conducting financial statement audits for insurance and captive entities, ensuring compliance with reporting standards and strengthening internal controls to mitigate risks.

Prepared financial reports, budgets, and central bank submissions while managing internal/external audits and providing financial insights to senior management and the board.

Coordinated full audit cycles across sectors, improving risk and control management and ensuring financial reliability and regulatory compliance for major clients in Eastern Africa.

Led audit teams to develop scopes and deliverables, evaluated internal and IT controls, and identified weaknesses to reduce error and fraud risk in client financials.

Prepared tax computations and returns, advised clients on tax exposures and policy updates, and conducted tax health checks to ensure compliance.

Pursued Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA - K) professional studies at Vision Institute of Professional Studies starting in January 2018.

Completed Bachelor of Commerce studies focusing on accounting and finance beginning January 2015.

Grade: B+

Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a mean score of B+.