Olive M. Gitau

Experience

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  Kenya Revenue Authority

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

  Revenue Officer
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  Central Bank of Kenya

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2021

  Senior Internal Auditor

  Review of organizations risk management, internal controls and governance processes. Performing independent audits to provide assurance on effectiveness and efficiency of the internal controls and mitigating processes to the inherent risks within the organization.Aligning the organizations processes and procedures to the legislative framework, international standards and agreed internal policies.Budgeting process, annual analytical reviews and general departments administration assignments such as procurement. Show less

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  Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company

  Jan 2022 - now

  Head Of Internal Audit

  As the HIA, I'm responsible for providing an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to the Company's operations. I assist the Board and Management in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Company by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes. I further co-ordinate the sustainability initiatives at KMRC as a sustainability champion.

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  ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya)

  Sept 2023 - now

  ICPAK Council Member

  ICPAK Council Member responsible for governance oversight, ensuring ICPAK meets its members expectations, overseeing the operations of the Institute and fiduciary responsibility for the financial and organizational health of the Institute as we seek to accomplish our mandate as spelt out in the Accountants Act (No. 15 of 2008) and The Accountants Regulations, 2021