
Winnie Akinyi
Audit Associate at Ronalds LLP
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About
A proficient and diligent accounting professional with expertise in external audit, forensic audit, internal auditing, management consulting, and risk assessment. I am a detail- and numbers- oriented finance specialist, skilled in financial analysis, risk mitigation, budgeting, and delivering clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. I am committed to accountability, effective communication, and excellence.
Experience
Audit Associate - Ronalds LLP
(2025-01 - 2026-21)
- Delivered outsourced internal audit and assurance services to clients across diverse industries, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance structures.
- Participated in audit planning, risk assessment, control testing, and substantive review procedures to identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Conducted control adequacy, reviews and provided recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and enhance regulatory compliance.
- Assisted clients with advisory and accounting engagements, including financial analysis, company valuation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed client compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements, and applicable regulations, and communicated identified gaps and control weaknesses to management.
- Prepared comprehensive audit working papers, management letters, and audit reports with practical recommendations for management and audit committees.
- Followed up on the implementation of agreed management action plans to ensure the timely resolution of audit findings and the continuous improvement of control environments.
Accounts Intern - Ministry Of Agriculture
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
- Petty cash management and reporting daily.
- Preparation of cash and bank reconciliation reports.
- Ensured all the receipts were posted and correctly/completely allocated
- Preparation and submission of statutory returns.
- Preparing and generating monthly management reports, and part othe team preparing financial statements.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance - Technical University Of Kenya, School of Business Management Studies (2021 - 2025)
Certified Public Accountant - CPA - Technical University Of Kenya
Diploma - Business Data Analytics - Technical University Of Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE - St.
Francis
Rang'ala Girls Secondary School (2015 - 2019)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE - Ambira Primary School (2007 - 2015)