Alex Muiruri

Experience

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  KPMG

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2021

  Audit Senior

  In this capacity, I assessed gaps in processes, procedures, and systems as well as delivered strategic improvements. I produced working papers, reports and supporting documentation for assisting in audit findings. I implemented corrective actions to ensure business conformance to set standards. I drafted annual audit reports, including all footnote disclosures to support in evaluating financial position and proposing well-informed decisions. I evaluated debtor and creditor data and estimated required provisions based on key findings. I interviewed business owners, explained audit scope, and conducted exit interviews of audit findings.Related Skills: Gaps Assessment, Strategic Improvements, Corrective Actions Implementation, Financial Position Evaluation, Cross-functional CollaborationFollowing are the highlights of the value I brought to Kpmg Kenya:☛ Optimised skills set and knowledge of newly hired employees regarding accounting principles and company procedures through impactful coaching. ☛ Presented audit findings to board audit committees through preparing and disseminating final reports.☛ Enhanced client's profit performance by $180K through sourcing and qualifying key clients.☛ Identified and suggested effective suggestions for mitigating management control weaknesses.☛ Guaranteed accuracy of assets and liabilities by comparing physical items to underlying general ledger records.☛ Interpreted and ensured internal controls compliance with Central Bank Anti-money Laundering Act.☛ Developed new tool and new audit methodology by collaborating with deployment team on Clara.☛ Prospected, qualified, and secured new business opportunities through presenting products and services to the clients. Show less

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  KPMG

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2021

  Audit Senior

  Alex is an Experienced Audit Senior with a demonstrated history of working in the financialservices industry and Industrial markets. He is highly organized, detail-intensive and Skilled inMicrosoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, and Account Reconciliation. He isa strong accounting professional with a Bachelor of Economics and Sociology (M Econ.) from Laikipia University. He is a CPA finalist and a CSIA Finalist. Alex is very passionate and has assisted clientsstrengthen internal controls systems by flagging control deficiencies and enabling them carry outcorrective actions Show less

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  Microfundit

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2021

  Head of Finance

  This is a start up that aims to use the power of crowd funding in helping improve lively hoods in East and Central Africa.

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  KPMG in the Crown Dependencies - Channel Islands

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Assistant Audit Manager

  In this capacity, I led the seamless execution and completion of complex audit work within stringent deadlines. I conducted audit of funds and insurance companies to determine the extent of damage. I developed budgets for engagements, formulated letter of engagement and ISA 260, and conducted audit by collaborating with team of five members.Related Skills: Budget Development, Operational Excellence, Exceptional Customer ServiceFollowing are the highlights of the value I achieved at KPMG Channel Islands:☛ Assisted management in improving their accounting documentation and driving operational excellence through suggesting improvement point in the ISA 260. ☛ Delivered impactful training to junior team members regarding daily work procedures to attain desirable results.☛ Provided exceptional services to a number of potential clients, including CAM Bastion Fund Limited, International Private Equity Fund Limited, Ashmore Funds, RBC, Cable and Wireless retirement Pl, Mezzanine II General Partnership Limited & Mezzanine III General Partnership Limited, Gamond Insurance Limited, Scor Insurance Limited, and Arisis Limited.☛ Facilitated other members in the management of engagements to meet tight audit deadlines. Show less

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  EY

  Jan 2022 - now

  Audit Manager

  Areas of expertise: SEC issuer/PCAOB audit, Private equity Audits, Hedge Fund Audits, Statutory Audit, Audit Planning and execution, off-shore Engagement Management, Asset Management Fund Valuation, Reconciliations, Valuation process management and regulatory reporting.