Rinaemukundi

Experienced IT Audit and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with over 7 years of experience across financial services, insurance, consulting and cybersecurity environments. Proven track record in leading IT audit engagements, managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating internal and external audits and driving remediation of control deficiencies. Strong expertise in IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity governance, risk management, regulatory compliance and audit remediation.

Skilled in partnering with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen control environments, improve governance processes and deliver risk-based recommendations. Experienced in managing audit activities across multiple business functions and supporting executive and governance reporting.

Senior Specialist: IT Audit, GIT Cyber Security at Telesure Investment Holdings (2024-01 – Present)

• Coordinate and manage internal and external audit engagements across technology and cybersecurity functions.
• Serve as the key interface between auditors and business stakeholders, facilitating audit execution, evidence gathering, and issue resolution.
• Lead the tracking and remediation of audit findings, working with business and technology teams to strengthen governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
• Monitor remediation plans and provide reporting to management on audit progress and risk exposure.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and drive continuous improvement of control environments.

Senior Consultant at Deloitte (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Delivered IT audit, risk advisory and cybersecurity assessment engagements across multiple industries, identifying control gaps and supporting the implementation of ServiceNow GRC solutions to enhance governance, risk management and compliance.

Senior Associate 2, IT Audit at PwC (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Performed IT risk assessments and control testing for financial services clients. Reviewed ITGC and application controls to ensure regulatory compliance. Delivered actionable insights to senior management and audit committees.

Financial Service Technology Analyst at BDO South Africa (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Conducted IT audit reviews for banking and insurance clients. Analyzed IT environments to identify security and compliance gaps. Supported risk mitigation strategies and process improvements.

IT Graduate Trainee (Business Intelligence) at Sovereign Foods (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Developed business intelligence reports using SQL Server, Power BI, and SSRS. Assisted in data analysis to support business decision-making.
• Automated reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.

BCom & BCom Honours in Information Systems & Auditing