Martha Njeri

Experience

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  Riskhouse International

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Forensic Accountant

  Served as a dynamic Forensic Accountant specializing in forensic audits and compliance assessments. Proven track record of uncovering financial irregularities, conducting thorough forensic analyses, and providing expert testimony. Specialized in collaborating with diverse institutions to mitigate financial risks, ensure compliance, and enhance overall financial integrity. Deft at utilizing analytical tools and methodologies to deliver actionable insights.key achievements:-Conducted forensic audits in banking and finance and insurance sectors helping account for and recover misappropriated funds. -Conducted internal controls reviews and implemented internal controls, leading to improved operational efficiency.-Executed due diligence ahead of mergers and acquisitions, Capital raises and IPOs to assess commercial and legal risks leading to identification of risk and mitigation, ensuring a seamless integration/transaction-Conducted compliance audits in arears of local laws, PCI DSS, ISOs and, Industry standards helping reduce non-compliance incidents.-Conducted risk assessments, resulting in risk identity and evaluation and ultimately a cut down on overall organizational risk.-Played a key role in digital forensic audits, streamlining investigations and uncovering digital fraud.Industry Collaborations: Banking and Finance, Insurance companies. Show less

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  KENYA WOMEN MICROFINANCE BANK PLC

  Jul 2023 - now

  I play a pivotal role in ensuring the bank's adherence to regulatory requirements, data governance standards, and Financial crime control protocols. I navigate complex regulatory landscapes, implementing robust compliance frameworks, and mitigating risks. Specialized in Financial Crime control, System security controls and Data Protection and Privacy. I demonstrate success in implementing proactive measures to safeguard against financial fraud, data misuse and ensure regulatory adherence. Scope of work-Compliance monitoring-Data governance-System security controls efficiency reviews-Data Loss prevention-Policy development/review-Project and vendor risk assessment-Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery-Training and awarenessIndustry Focus: Banking and Finance Show less

  • Asst. Data Protection Officer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Risk and Compliance Specialist - Regulatory and Data Governance

    Jul 2023 - Jul 2024
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  PwC

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  Digital Assuarance and Transparency - Virtual Intern

  Completed a client engagements where I assessed digital processes and their impact on assurance and transparency for PwC's Digital Assurance and Transparency team.Scope of activity-Conducted a comprehensive evaluation and deficiency analysis of digital processes, controls, and systems to ensure reliability and compliance.-Validated the accuracy and reliability of digital data through data assurance procedures.

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  Mastercard

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  Cyber Security Analyst - Virtual Intern

  Completed a security awareness simulation at Mastercard. I was part of the security awareness team where I:-Monitored security alerts and events to identify potential threats and took part in incident response investigations.-Analyzed security data to provide insights into potential risks and recommend improvements.-Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams

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  CyberSafe Foundation

  Mar 2024 - Dec 2024

  Cybersecurity GRC - Intern

  My scope of work includes: Risk Assessment and Management.Compliance Management: PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST Frameworks.Policy and Procedure Development.GRC framework implementation applying the use of GRC tools and Technologies. Incident Response management and Business Continuity Planning.Reporting on GRC metrics and KPIs.

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  Center for Law and Innovation

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Technology Policy Trainee(hackathon)

  Researching and analyzing Technology laws, policies and standards.Assessing emerging technologies and their policy implicationsEvaluate and create policies that address ethical concerns arising from tech innovationsStakeholder management in policy developmentDrafting Tech policies