Josphat Kinyumu

Tech Risk & IT Audit Professional

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Linus Chirchir

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June 12, 2025

Josphat Kinyumu is a skilled professional with many years of experience in technology risk and IT audits. He has worked with well-known companies in the UK and East Africa, helping businesses in industries like banking, energy, insurance, manufacturing, and telecom stay secure and meet regulations.

💼 Professional Journey

Josphat currently works at Aberdeen as an IT Internal Audit Manager, where he looks after technology risks, IT controls, and how well systems are managed within one of the UK’s top financial firms.

His career started at PwC East Africa, where he joined as a graduate trainee and later led tech audits for some of Kenya’s biggest banks and insurance firms helping them meet regulatory standards.

He later moved to the UK to work at KPMG, spending several years as a Manager in External Audit, leading IT audit work for major clients. After that, he joined Forvis Mazars, where he headed a team of IT audit specialists focused on banking clients.

🌍 Thought Leadership & Contributions

Across roles, Josphat has been a trusted voice on aligning IT systems with financial reporting and compliance objectives. He has contributed to tech-enabled audit transformation, supported diversity initiatives, and mentored emerging professionals with a focus on clarity, growth, and inclusiveness. His interest in bridging technology and governance continues to fuel meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning, especially within multicultural and cross-functional teams.

🎓 Education & Qualifications

Josphat’s education gives him a strong mix of tech know-how and business understanding:

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • BSc in Computer Science, First Class Honours, University of Nairobi

💬 In His Words

“Audit isn’t just about spotting problems. It’s about building trust, improving systems, and helping others feel confident. I love learning, and every project gives me a chance to help connect technology with smart decision-making.”

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