JACKLINE MUTESI
Audit
Kigali,01
Summary
I am a finance graduate with over 5 years’ experience, Internal audit professional with extensive experience in managing audit processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver valuable insights through comprehensive audits. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with focus on team collaboration and driving results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
Duterimbere IMF Plc
Kigali, Kigali
03.2024 - Current
- Hold responsibility for anticipating risks that could affect the bank’s performance and reputation results, and strive to develop tools and recommendations for proper and timely mitigation purposes
- Responsible for ensuring internal audit requirements are fulfilled in accordance with Internal Audit Department Charter, Internal Audit Procedures and external legislation/ regulatory policies
- Ensuring compliance of the bank’s operations with external legislation and regulatory policies and adherence to the organization’s approved organizational policies and procedures and make appropriate recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the running of the bank and its internal control system
- Acting as a leader for audit teams in different audit assignments whenever necessary, perform audit fieldwork if circumstances demand and supervise the preparation phase of audit assignments
- Ensuring conformance of the IAF staff members’ activities with defined standards, plans, budgets and audit programs
- Developing the Annual Risk Assessment, the Annual Audit Plan and the Annual Audit Budget, reporting on the current status and analysis of reasons for deviations
- Developing a system of cost, time and content control over audit assignments
- Establishing, maintaining and continuously developing a unified audit methodology and framework in line with standard and ensure the implementation of such as well as Internal Audit Procedures
- Developing new audit programs, check lists, working papers, etc
- For assigned areas and continuously revise and improve them
- Participating in established Committees (Audit Committee, Risk Committee, etc.) of the bank
- Communicating with external auditors and other inspecting authorities
- Obtain, develop and maintain an internal audit staff capable of accomplishing the Internal Audit Function and continuously develop own knowledge
- Responsible for anticipating, identifying and promptly addressing relevant issues concerning internal audit in order to keep the approach, tools and skills of the bank’s Internal Audit Function up to date
- Collaborated with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
Customs Technical Officer
Rwanda Revenue Authority
Kigali, Kigali
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Gained knowledge of the country’s revenue collection through assessment, collection and accounting for import duties and taxes due on imports
- Enforcement of Customs legislation and other relevant laws
- Facilitation of legitimate trade
- Protection of society from illegal entry and exit of prohibited goods
- Compilation of trade statistics for economic planning
- Take all actions necessary to identify and combat evasion of duties and to combat fraud in it’s many forms
- Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Customs Services department through enhanced management controls, training, increased accountability and the expansion of computerization
Internal Auditor
BRAC Rwanda
Kigali, Kigali
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Gained knowledge of internal auditing standards and procedures, country laws, rules and regulations
- Conducting internal audit of BRAC Programs as per Annual Internal Audit Plan, Types of internal audits (not limited to):
- Annual audit
- Continuous audit
- Special audit
- Investigation
- Risk based audit through field visit to different locations in Rwanda
- Physical verification of inventory
- Surprise audit
- Departmental process audit
- Financial statements audit
- Preparation of summary report on Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ)
- Compliance of the Organization Policy/Procedure
- Preparing audit report and submit to Head of Internal Audit
Audit Senior
HLB MN Rwanda
Kigali, Kigali
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Gained critical experience in auditing and professional accounting skills through analyzing and verifying financial statements of multiple organization across various industries
- Planning and performing audits in different sectors including NGOs, Manufacturing, Real estate, financial investments, and hotels to obtain reasonable assurance on whether the financial statements are free of material misstatements, whether caused by error or fraud
- Preparing audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements using the CCH Audit software and conduct audit engagements successfully from planning to completion
- Preparing and drafting financial statements in line with the requirements of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
- Preparing the management letter addressing the issues found during the audits
- Ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Reviewing audit work, evaluating audit results, and preparing audit reports and documentations
- Performing public finance management consultancy for government institutions; MINECOFIN, MOH and LODA
- Developing best practices to improve audit quality
- Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation plans
- Performing audit analysis and reporting for management
- Providing direction to team members in executing audit activities
- Evaluating internal controls, identifying gaps, and developing corrective actions
- Managing client’s expectations and communications
Equity Research Analyst
CFA Institute, East Africa Society
Kigali, Kigali
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed various in-depth financial analysis for clients on Mergers & Acquisition transactions, and other corporate actions that were proposed by clients
- Perform research and monitor commercial business
- Analyze various mergers and acquisitions by organization, identify issues and assist in appropriate resolution
- Organize and analyze various M&A business set up and coordinate with various departments for same
- Manage and evaluate all data, ensure accuracy, and recommend appropriate solution for same
- Develop and review various finance and operational processes for all acquisitions and mergers
Accreditation Team Leader
AU Extra-Ordinary Summit
Kigali, Kigali
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked with Cube Rwanda as an accreditation team leader in the African Union Extra-ordinary summit in March 2018
- Organizing, validating, and facilitating participants attending the AU summit
- Scheduling, arranging travel/accommodations, and assisting participants during the summit
- Consolidating and editing team summit reports for subsequent review and evaluation by the organizing Commission
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda 04.2016 - 01.2020
Skills
Audit frameworks
Compliance
Professionalism
Financial analysis
System thinking
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Accounting practices
IT Skills
Data analytics
Teamwork
Organizational skills
Team planning
Key Professional Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Finance
- Banking
- Supply Chain
- Process Excellence
- Technical experience in developing audit frameworks from planning, fieldwork execution, reporting and internal controls
- Experience in development and effective coordination and implementation of all financial policies
- Experience in ensuring all financial operations comply with RRA and IFRS
- Professionalism skills to advise organization’s board of directors on financial matters
- Experience in analyzing and monitoring all financial activities
- Vast experience in carrying out frequent checks and improvements of existing systems
- System thinking skills to comprehend complex information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Vast knowledge of financial controls, accounting practices, government regulations
- IT Skills: MS Office, Quick Books, T24 and ERPs
- Teamwork coordination, organization, and team planning skills
- People’s and leadership skills in recruitment, development, and supervision of staff
Training
- Certificate of Public Accountants (CPA), KASNEB, Certified
- Advanced Harmonized System, Rwanda Revenue Authority, 11/01/23
- Advanced Customs Valuation, Rwanda Revenue Authority, 08/01/23
- CISI Level 2 Award, Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, 01/01/19
- Course in Sustainable Development in Business, University of Mauritius, 01/01/19
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Internal Audit Manager
Duterimbere IMF Plc
03.2024 - Current
Customs Technical Officer
Rwanda Revenue Authority
02.2023 - 03.2024
Internal Auditor
BRAC Rwanda
11.2022 - 01.2023
Audit Senior
HLB MN Rwanda
01.2020 - 10.2022
Equity Research Analyst
CFA Institute, East Africa Society
01.2018 - 12.2019
Accreditation Team Leader
AU Extra-Ordinary Summit
01.2018 - 12.2018
BBA - Finance
University of Rwanda
04.2016 - 01.2020