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Marion Gathigia

@mariongathigia

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Internal auditor and risk-management professional driving compliance and operational efficiency.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, mentor teams, and drive compliance improvements in a collaborative, growth-oriented organization.

I am an internal auditor with over six years' experience conducting risk-based audits and fraud investigations across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria. I specialize in strengthening internal controls, compliance management, and delivering actionable recommendations that reduce organizational risk exposure.

I have led multi-country audit programs, prepared and executed annual risk-based audit plans, and produced high-quality audit reports aligned with reporting and auditing standards. My work includes system and process evaluations, monitoring closure of recommendations, and training departments on internal audit roles.

I combine technical audit skills with data analytics and a commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. I hold a master's degree and professional accounting qualifications and have a track record of implementing process improvements, SOP documentation, and segregation of duties to enhance efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Internal Auditor

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Kyosk.app

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Prepared and executed a risk-based annual audit plan across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Tanzania, delivering audit reports and recommendations that reduced company risk exposure and improved internal controls.

Internal Controls Audit Reporting Compliance Fraud Investigation Audit Plans Multicountry Coordination

Internal Auditor

Automobile Association of Kenya

Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Prepared quarterly and annual board reports, led audits and unscheduled reviews, and recommended control improvements that strengthened fraud prevention and updated the organisational risk profile.

Board Reporting ISO Audit Documentation Internal Controls Fraud Prevention Data Analysis Training Delivery

Internal Audit Assistant

Hotpoint Appliances Ltd

Oct 2017 - Aug 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Executed audit programs, working papers and stock/asset counts, documented SOPs and implemented process timelines and segregation of duties to improve finance operations and accountability.

Working Papers Reconciliations Process Improvement Vendor SLAs

Economic Planning Intern

Directorate of Immigration

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 (3 months)

Developed work plans, projected budgets and analysed survey data using statistical packages to support unit planning and reporting.

Budgeting Survey Analysis Statistical Packages Data Analysis Reporting

Student Intern

NHIF Huduma Kenya Branch

Sep 2015 - Nov 2015 (2 months)

Registered and updated members on the public insurance contribution scheme, handled claims intake and recorded contributions to support branch operations.

Claims Processing Record keeping Customer Service Data Entry