Certified Internal Auditor driving audit excellence and risk management across global organizations.
Full time/Part time/Project based
On-site/Hybrid/Remote
Elizabeth Thiaka is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA, CIAQA, CRMA) with over 10 years of experience leading risk-based internal audits, building audit...
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My Career Journey
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Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing (WIEGO)
Internal Audit Consultant
Aug 2024 - Present | 1y 9m
Built the internal audit function from inception for a global NGO, developed audit framework aligned with IIA GIAS, led execution of inaugural risk-based global audit plan, conducted audits of decentralized...
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Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya Chapter
Training & Development Committee Member
Jun 2023 - Present | 2y 11m
Nairobi, KE
Contributed to professional development strategy, collaborated on training curricula, and supported promotion of the internal audit profession through thought leadership and mentorship.
Internal Audit, GRC & Global Standards
Lead Trainer & Facilitator
Jan 2020 - Present | 6y 4m
Designed and delivered training programs on IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, facilitated workshops and certification courses for over 1,000 professionals, and developed training materials to enhance...
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St. Gabriel Self Help Group
Treasurer & Management Committee Member
Jun 2025 - Present | 11m
Holds fiduciary governance role, chairs Finance and Budget Subcommittee, provides oversight and strategic guidance on investment policies, and ensures compliance and sustainable community financial he...
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African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
Internal Control Consultant
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 | 1y 1m
Nairobi, KE
Directed complex financial and compliance audits across African countries, revised and implemented ERM framework, managed audit teams, implemented data analytics identifying $2M+ in process optimization,...
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Various Clients, East & West Africa
Senior GRC & Internal Audit Consultant
Jan 2020 - Jun 2023 | 3y 5m
Conducted External Quality Assessments and capacity building for 15+ institutions, developed and implemented ERM and internal control frameworks, created risk-based annual audit plans, and provided diverse...
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KPMG Advisory Services Limited
Senior Consultant
Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 | 1y 1m
Nairobi, KE
Led internal audit engagements for financial services and FMCG clients across East Africa, applied data analytics tools for risk-based testing, mentored junior consultants, and audited complex operations...
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KPMG Advisory Services Limited
Consultant
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018 | 3y 1m
Nairobi, KE
Executed control testing and audit procedures for clients in banking, manufacturing, and insurance sectors.