Kennedy Okoronkwo
Audit/Assurance
Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Analytical Audit Professional leveraging exceptional technical skills. Adept with financial statement review to identify errors. Highly knowledgeable with GAAP and accounting compliance standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Audit Assistant Manager
Non Commercial Private Practice
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements of top listed companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
- Reviewed working papers, reports and supporting documentation for specific financial statement items.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards, ensuring accurate application in all tasks.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay abreast of new accounting standards, valuation and auditing techniques.
- Kept up-to-date with IT changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Head of Internal Audit
Letshego
5 2023 - 9 2023
- Carried out the internal audit plan for the country
- Managed the internal audit activities of the countries allocated
- Implemented and managed risk-based audit plans and programs
- Monitored and reported implementation of agreed recommendations by management
- Managed and supported field staff in the conduct of audits and ensuring that work done is compliant to Letshego Audit Guide
- Reviewed internal audit working papers and coordinated preparation of management letters with appropriate recommendation to the HOD/operations team/CEOs
- Reported and presented internal audit findings to the country audit committee/board
- Updated Audit Recommendation Implementation Tracking Sheet (ARITS) in liaison with HODs/operations team/CEOs
- Ensured that the resources are effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan as per the approved ERM annual business plan
- Performance management of staff.
Audit Senior Associate/Experienced Audit Senior Associate
KPMG Professional Services, Nigeria
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared budgets and work plans to ensure engagements are performed within stipulated timelines to avoid overruns
- Supervised end to end project delivery starting off with audit planning and risk assessment to enable performance of highly efficient risk-based audits
- Reviewed the design/implementation and operating effectiveness of Management’s internal control systems
- Identified improvement opportunities in client's processes and recommended feasible improvement points via Management letters
- Coached/supervised junior team members and reviewed completed working papers to ensure timely identification, escalation, and resolution of critical issues
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure full compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements
- Reviewed and challenged the work of management specialists e.g., Valuation reports, Tax assessment reports, Impairment assessment reports, etc
- While executing audit field work
- Interfaced between client management and senior engagement team members (managers and partners) for effective project management
- Participated in Assessment centers and facilitation of new hire trainings.
Associate/ Experienced Associate/Semi-Senior Associate
KPMG Professional Services, Nigeria
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Worked closely with engagement in-charges and managers in planning and executing external audit of clients in the general manufacturing and information technology space
- Analyzed client data to establish patterns and provide insights using a range of data analytics tools
- Performed tests of controls and tests of details on transactions and account balances in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other relevant audit and assurance guidelines
- Supervised junior team members to help them carry out their tasks efficiently and effectively while also enhancing their learning and development on the job.
Education
B.Tech (Geophysics), 2nd Class Honors (Upper Division) -
Federal University of Technology
04.2016
Skills
Computer and IT: High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office productivity and collaboration tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Professional skills: Extensive knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
International Standards on Auditing (ISA),
International Standards on Review Engagements and Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Certification
KPMG Train the Trainer Facilitator training
Accomplishments
- 2022, Led the pre-acquisition balance sheet verification team for a major FMCG purchase.
- 2022, Assessor, KPMG Assessment Centre for new hires.
- 2021, KPMG Provisional Accredited Facilitator.
Affiliations
- 2023, Chartered Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK (ACCA)
- 2023, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Information Systems Audit and Control Association
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Audit Assistant Manager
Non Commercial Private Practice
10.2023 - Current
Audit Senior Associate/Experienced Audit Senior Associate
KPMG Professional Services, Nigeria
10.2021 - 04.2023
Associate/ Experienced Associate/Semi-Senior Associate
KPMG Professional Services, Nigeria
09.2018 - 09.2021
Head of Internal Audit
Letshego
5 2023 - 9 2023
B.Tech (Geophysics), 2nd Class Honors (Upper Division) -
Federal University of Technology
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