Gordon Oburu

Accomplished audit and risk executive with over two decades of progressive leadership across Africa, Eurasia, the Middle East, and South Asia. Proven track record in establishing and scaling internal audit, risk, compliance, and fraud investigation functions for global organizations spanning financial services, development finance, e-commerce, and social protection. Known for building high-performing cross-cultural teams, steering enterprise-wide risk governance frameworks, and influencing board-level decision-making.

• Jan 2023 – Aug 2025: Head, Global Audit & Risk, Kyosk Digital

  Established the audit and risk function; led fraud investigations across pan-African operations.

• Jan 2016 – Sept 2022: Division Audit Director & Regional Audit Lead, FINCA Impact Finance (Washington DC)

  Oversaw audit teams across Africa, Eurasia, Middle East & South Asia; drove global initiatives and assignments.

• Feb 2011 – Dec 2015: Manager, Internal Audit & Risk, National Social Security Fund, Kenya Led internal audit, built risk and compliance functions; served as Board Audit Committee Secretary.
• Mar 2006 – Jan 2011: Senior Internal Auditor / Acting Chief Auditor, East Africa Development Bank (EADB)

  Managed audits for regional development projects; served as Chief Internal Auditor for 13 months.

• Jan 2005 – Feb 2006: Internal Auditor, Unga Group, Kenya

  Conducted operational audits and investigative assignments.

• Jul 2005 – Dec 2005: Internal Auditor, National Industrial Credit Bank, Kenya

  Led audits, fraud investigations, CBK reporting and regulatory compliance.

• Apr 2000 – Jun 2004: External Auditor, PKF East Africa

  Directed statutory audits across diverse sectors; handled tax audits, pension reviews, and due diligence.

• July 2012- MBA (Finance) University of Leicester- United Kingdom
• October 1999- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Kenyatta University, Kenya
• May 2007- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA-USA)
• August 2013- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA-USA) 
• February 2011- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA), USA
• December 2002- Certified Public Accountant (Kenya)- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.