Michelle Waithaka
@michellewaithaka
I am an audit-focused finance professional improving controls and operations.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Assistant Manager in Internal Audit with experience leading compliance checks, branch readiness audits, and risk assessments at a major Kenyan bank. I use tools like Audit Command Language (ACL) to validate financial and operational data and support reliable decision-making.
I progressed through a Graduate Management Trainee rotation covering Internal Audit, Finance, Business Transformation, Digital & Innovation, and Centralized Operations, which gave me a holistic view of banking operations and project delivery. I have driven process improvements, participated in user acceptance testing for new products, and performed unannounced cash counts to protect assets.
I hold an MSc in Finance (Investments) and a First Class Honours degree in Economics and Statistics, and I have completed ACCA Level 1. I am results-oriented, strong in data analysis and client relations, and seek roles where I can enhance controls, improve processes, and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager, Internal Audit
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Conducted compliance checks, branch pre-opening audits and unannounced cash counts to strengthen operational controls and regulatory adherence; used ACL for data validation and supported product UAT and cross-department remediation.
Graduate Management Trainee
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited
Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Rotated across Internal Audit, Finance, Business Transformation, Digital & Innovation and Centralized Operations, executing data analysis, managing projects and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Investments and Research Intern
Cytonn Investments
Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 (3 months)
Collected, validated and analyzed research data, monitored market trends and compiled advisory reports to support investment recommendations and portfolio monitoring.
Operations Attachee
National Hospital Insurance Funds
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Created and updated client accounts, processed and approved inpatient and outpatient claims, handled contributor payments and banked slips to maintain accurate records and service delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUStrathmore University
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Level 1, Accounting
2022 -
Completed ACCA Level 1 coursework at Strathmore University beginning January 2022; studies are ongoing.
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Master of Science in Finance, Finance (Investments)
2019 - 2021
Grade: Pass
Completed a Master of Science in Finance (Investments) at the University of Nairobi, passing in December 2021.
UNUniversity of Nairobi
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics, Economics and Statistics
2015 - 2018
Grade: First Class Honors
Graduated with First Class Honors in a Bachelor of Economics and Statistics from the University of Nairobi in December 2018.
Kiria-ini Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Grade: B+
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kiria-ini Girls Secondary School in November 2014, achieving a B+.
Mahanaim Educational Institute
International Computer Driving License (ICDL), Computer Literacy
2015 -
Grade: Pass
Completed the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification at Mahanaim Educational Institute in March 2015.
Lily Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Primary Education
2003 - 2010
Grade: 378/500
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Lily Academy in December 2010, scoring 378/500.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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