David Ireri

Bachelor Degree, Commerce (Finance), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), A Certified Data Protection officer-PECB. Proficient in Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAAT-IDEA) Data analytics Tools, Diligent High Bond system (Risk, Audit, Governance, Compliance), Navision system, SAP-ERP, Informix system, Chai pro factory systems, ERP-ISCALA. Strong data analytics, problem solving, time management, teamwork, and reporting skills.

Career objective is to be a rational solution provider in compliance, risk and assurance, internal audit, finance and accounting and business operations for the benefit and growth of the organization.

Compliance Officer at Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA-H), Enterprise Risk Management division (2024-01 – Present)

• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across group, compliance testing on policies and procedures, compliance communication and reporting, compliance training, compliance monitoring, incident management
• Undertake risks assessment for subsidiaries companies, regional offices and their processes across the group
• Undertake data protection impact assessments across the group, advise on thirty party data management, cross border data transfer, data breach management with clients, reporting and communication, staff training and awareness across the group
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry requirements, assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations in conjunction with Legal, HR, Security and other functions of the organization
• Conducting organization-wide customer profiling as per local and international anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism laws, statutes, regulations and policies
• Preparing reports for review by the Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management on the status of compliance in the organization
• Compiling and monitoring incident reports relating to non-compliance related incidents

Internal Auditor (transitioned from Assistant Internal Auditor in 2019) at Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA-H) Group Audit division (2015-12 – 2023-12)

Period of Service in Group Audit Department: 8 years, 1 month

• Participating in planning, and conducting risk-based audits assignments as per the annual audit plan
• Conduct entry and exit meetings to discuss the audit plan and agree on audit findings respectively
• Documenting audit working papers and draft report for review in the audit system
• Conduct follow-up of the audit findings with management when they fall due
• Continuous understanding of the business environment, internal controls, and risks affecting the organization
• Undertake investigative audits, special audits and data analysis as requested

Business Development Officer at KTDA H-Micro Finance and Banking- Greenland Fedha Company Limited (2012-10 – 2015-11)

Period: 3 years, 2 months

• Loan appraisal, verification and approving the amounts to be disbursed to clients, directors and staff
• Following up on loan repayments the funds disbursed within the agreed period and minimizing the risk of default
• Conducting financial literacy training classes to small-scale growers and advising them to food diversify into income-generating activities
• Assessing the market in identifying the opportunities in the market, carrying out financial forecast and analysis
• Submitting periodic progress reports on a monthly and quarterly basis related to operations and financials

Lecturer (Finance, business law and Entrepreneurship) at Achievers College of Professionals - Education Institution (2012-01 – 2012-09)

Period: 9 months

• Ensure smooth admission of student process, and timely payments of fees by following up with parents and students
• Providing necessary training in preparing students for Kasneb examinations in entrepreneurship, law and finance
• Assist in analyzing the monthly reports of students, and staff performance and submitting them to the director
• Advising the director in alternative income-generating activities for the institution and management of funds
• Assisting and following up on students studying for international business courses

Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Finance) – Kenyatta University