Summary
Zakayo is a detail-oriented audit and transfer pricing professional with extensive in-depth experience knowledge and experience leading teams of up to 6 in delivering external audits, transfer pricing and other advisory related projects for clients in a wide range of industries, such as; Financial services, wealth and asset management, manufacturing and other consumer and industrial products and oil and gas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Manager (Audit)
Ernst & Young LLP UK
02.2023 - Current
- Leading of audit teams of between 3 -6 team members in audit projects while demonstrating exceptional project management skills
- Draft project proposals in response to client needs and help win new clients
- Understand clients' businesses, processes and controls framework to design an appropriate audit response
- Build and maintain client relationships and trust
- Project planning, execution, reporting and wrap-up
- Accounting advisory projects such as consultation on assessment and implementation of new standards, Going concern and NOCLAR reviews
- Preparation and review of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP-compliant financial statements.
Senior Associate (Transfer Pricing)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Kenya
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided transfer pricing-related guidance to MNEs and ensured tax-compliant implementation of new transfer pricing policies resulting in 100% compliance
- Conducted financial and economic analyses, including intercompany transfer evaluations, market research, economic valuations, and comparative financial benchmarking, to support informed client decision-making.
- Proactively engaged with key client management to resolve complex tax and transfer pricing issues, providing strategic recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Assisted in business development efforts and proposal preparation resulting in a 50%-win rate for proposals
- Assisted in training and supervising junior staff members, ensuring the development of their skills and contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of the team's work.
Senior Associate (Audit)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Kenya
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted financial audits following IFRS, ensuring an accurate representation of clients' financial status
- Completed audits 20% ahead of schedule through the efficient organization of workloads
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, resulting in actionable recommendations for clients while leveraging tools such as data analytics
- Liaised with a client portfolio, assisting in planning and implementing audit strategy.
Associate (Audit)
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Successfully understood and analyzed clients' businesses, processes, and control frameworks, leading to the design of effective audit responses tailored to each client's unique needs
- Executed numerous audit projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Reviewed and validated IFRS-compliant financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the financial position of the company
- Identified and resolved various accounting and audit issues through thorough research and problem-solving skills
- Evaluated and improved internal control systems, policies, and procedures, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and risk management for clients.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
06.2024 -
Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies -
10.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Economics and Finance -
01.2015 - 12.2018
Skills
- Data Analytics skills: Experienced in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TPI, Orbis, Tableau, Power BI, accounting systems such as SAP and Self-taught SQL
- Dynamic and adaptable: Demonstrated comfort in taking on changes, new roles and embracing necessary transitions and flexibilities
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills: Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams; blending into a group and engaging fruitfully and professionally
- Leadership: Developed skills in listening to, leading and managing teams in my roles in the past 4 years
- Comfort with ambiguity: Demonstrated ability to analytically make sense out of ambiguous information
Professional certification
CPA-K
Accomplishments
- Nominated to be part of the PwC Africa TP Academy for my outstanding and exemplary work.
- Earned a nomination for the prestigious PwC Para Award in recognition of consistently embodying and promoting PwC's core values among team members.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
University of East London - Master of Business Administration,
06.2024 -
Assistant Manager (Audit) - Ernst & Young LLP UK
02.2023 - Current
Senior Associate (Transfer Pricing) - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Kenya
04.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Associate (Audit) - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Kenya
04.2021 - 04.2022
Associate (Audit) -
11.2019 - 04.2021
Harvard Business School - Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies,
10.2019 - 12.2019
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Economics and Finance,
01.2015 - 12.2018
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