Mark Ndugire

Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned to the organizational risk profile, leading end-to-end audits across manufacturing, procurement, inventory, payroll, sales, and distribution. Use data analytics to detect anomalies and produce audit and investigation reports for operational and senior management, including legally actionable outputs for legal counsel.

Provided strategic assurance to the Board Audit and Risk Committee on the control environment, risk management strategies, and governance practices across Finance, Operations, and IT. Led execution of risk-based internal audit plans, monitored risk registers and audit recommendations, managed the departmental audit budget, and collaborated with external auditors and regulators.

Planned and supported execution of risk-based audit engagements by identifying key risks and controls and developing audit programs aligned to organizational objectives. Conducted fraud examinations per company fraud policy and ACFE guidelines and followed up on agreed remedial actions across business units and subsidiaries.

Performed departmental and business unit risk assessments and executed internal audit engagements in line with professional auditing standards using TeamMate Audit Management System working papers. Evaluated internal controls, conducted fraud investigations, performed ISO 9001:2015 process walkthroughs, and analyzed ERP datasets to support audit testing and anomaly detection.

Delivered audit and accounting consulting services across education, hospitality, and FMCG, including procurement audits and core accounting operations. Managed reconciliations (debtors, creditors, and banks), supported tax computations and statutory monitoring, processed payroll, and prepared daily, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and statements.

Earned a Bachelor of Economics and Finance degree at Kenyatta University from 2013 to 2017.

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Kiambu High School from 2009 to 2012.