Audits

External Audits

We adopt a “Risk–based audit” approach that blends technical competencies with detailed knowledge of the clients and their needs. We obtain an in-depth understanding of the risks associated with each operating cycle and focus on the best way to mitigate them and optimize stakeholders’ results.

Internal Audits

We deliver customized solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of an organization’s internal audit. Our services range from a complete package of internal audit services by way of outsourcing to performing specific audit reviews based on the needs and requirements of our clients. We also provide various advisory services to internal audit functions including assistance to internal audit committees.

Our services under this category include:

• Evaluation of internal control systems.
• Preparation of internal audit procedure manuals.
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Performance or value for money audit.
• Reliability of Financial Reporting.
• Establishing an internal audit department.
• Ascertaining the Reliability of management information systems; Management and control of assets.
• Procurement review and oversight.
• Fixed Assets register maintenance and clean up.
• Mortgage Registration with Ministry of Land
• Tailored services as requested by Clients

Organisational Development (OD)

Under Organisational Development we work with organisations (commercial entities, Civil Society Organisations – CSOs – including NGOs and Faith Based Organisations , etc.) that are looking forward to build their capacity for change and attain strategic orientation for enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, economy and transparency by developing, improving, reviewing and reinforcing strategies, structures and processes.

We use well-structured contextualised strategic approaches and tools in the diagnosis of organisational weaknesses and threats and in building on available strengths and opportunities to move the client to the next level of competitive intervention and operations.

Business Consulting Services

Our business consulting services include:

• Strategy development and business process re-engineering services.
• Budgeting, forecasting and projections.
• Economic feasibility studies for various undertakings.
• Quality assurance assessments.
• Development of Policy and procedure manuals on various aspects.
• Procurement review and oversight.
• Organizational change management.
• Conflict management advisory services.
• Board development.

Tax and Legal Compliance Services

Tax advice and planning are of universal business importance, ensuring that the tax burden is timely and well assessed for comfortable compliance. The growing complexity of tax regimes and constant changes to tax laws, rules and regulations, however, make it almost impossible for any individual to keep pace with the changing paradigm in taxation.

The immense practical experience of our founder and quality controller, CPA Stephen Shayo, coupled with his knowledge and credentials in accounting, taxation and organisation dynamics, provides a unique advantage to us in offering all types of services related to taxation.

The services offered in tax advisory include the following:

• Assistance with preparation for tax audits.
• Due diligence on tax status of the company and of the directors.
• Unlimited telephonic support on various tax matters arising from unique transactions of an entity.
• Business tax health checks for purposes of advising on compliance and tax planning.
• Acting as tax agents for submission of tax returns as well as attending routine queries from tax authorities.
• Registration with tax authorities and assisting in dealing with Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax and Pay As You Earn(PAYE) audits.
• Tax seminars and client updates.

Accounting and Payroll Services

• Bookkeeping services.
• Year-end closing assistance.
• Assistance in the preparation of management accounts.
• Preparation of financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards and International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Supervision of accounting departments.
• Training and support to accounting staff.
• Payroll administration for regulatory compliance.

Our Clients

Based on the experience of its partners and staff, S.S. & Co. can offer various services to a diverse portfolio of clients in the following Industries:

• Not for Profit Organizations.
• Tours and Travel.
• Hospitality.
• Religious and Social Institutions.
• Schools & Hospitals.
• Building Contractors.
• Public Sector.