PKF in Eastern Africa provide a wide range of services including audit and assurance, business and financial advisory, information technology consulting, human resource consulting, taxation and company secretarial services, across diverse industry and client profiles.
The changing demands of global business mean that strategic planning is essential to successfully deal with the challenges that lie ahead. We are proud of our flexibility and readiness to adapt and apply new and innovative solutions to benefit our clients. This global perspective and local focus drives us forward to maintain and enhance the quality of service that you have come to expect from us for over three and a half decades.
PKF Eastern Africa is headquartered in Kenya with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru. The firm also has offices in Kampala Uganda and Dar-es-salaam Tanzania, Kigali, Rwanda and associated offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
PKF in Eastern Africa prides itself in being an equal opportunity, multicultural firm with the majority of its partners from East Africa. This unique understanding of the local markets enables us to provide holistic, innovative and relevant business solutions, taking into account the distinct market forces and constraints that come into play within the region. Our capabilities are further strengthened by strategic alliances with associates in the finance, information technology and legal services sectors. High quality work and impeccable ethics in all our dealings with clients, colleagues and stakeholders characterise our values and culture. We combine this with a deliberately informal tone and a staff make up of dynamic rounded individuals with a positive attitude and lifestyle.
The firm presently comprises regionally of 15 partners, with a total staff force of over 300.
SERVICES
Audit and Assurance
All audits are carried out as per the firm's Audit Procedures Manual, which is based on International Standards on Auditing. Our audit approach is principally risk-based, and focuses on obtaining an understanding of the scope of the assignment, and developing an audit strategy to achieve the set audit objectives. The firm has also developed industry specific manuals for industries such as banking and insurance that are subject to specific requirements. Partners and staff involved in industry specific audits are required to undergo regular training to ensure that they are conversant with the operations of, and the risks attached to, these industries and the legislation and regulations governing these industries.
Effective quality control is an essential to offering services of an international standard in each local office. PKF’s International Standards Committee oversees the standards of our global audit and advisory services. Independent reviews ensure that member firms are adhering to the professional standards set by PKF International, enabling us to assure our clients that we are constantly striving to raise our own high standards.
PKF Eastern Africa is also able to conduct internal audits, the product ranges from complete outsourcing arrangements to setting up an internal audit function. We are able to provide clients with assurance that the right systems and controls are in place, assets are safeguarded, funds properly used and compliance with legislation. Internal audit procedures are tailored to each client’s requirements as well as industry specific needs.
Taxation Advisory
Our tax team has a reputation for creative solutions tailored individually to meet your needs. The range of services provided includes:
Advising on tax planning, both at national and international levels;
Acting as tax agents for submission of tax returns, as well as attending to routine queries from tax authorities;
Registering with tax authorities and assisting in dealing with income tax, value added tax and pay as you earn audits and investigations;
Assisting in getting tax exemption status for qualifying clients;
Issuing of audit certificates for VAT refund claims.
Tax health checks in respect of corporate tax, PAYE, VAT and Withholding Tax.
Business Advisory
We deliver seamless business solutions to the widest range of industries and the most complex business situations.
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Strategic Business Planning Risk Management Solutions |
Design of Accounting Systems Review, Design, & Documentation of Policies & Procedures Business Profitability & Cash Flow Management |
Corporate Finance
Careful and innovative financial thinking is the cornerstone of any organization’s business strategy. As a sparring partner, we provide a broad range of service to our clients.
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Project Feasibility Studies |
Business Valuations |
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Mergers and Acquisitions |
Buying & Selling Businesses |
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Due Diligence |
Privatisation Studies |
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Venture Capital, Project Finance & Stock Exchange Listing Services |
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Business Recovery
Business Recovery Assist banks, debenture holders and other stakeholders in managing companies in distress and provide advice on how to turn around a business with declining earnings or liquidity problems. Involves complex restructuring exercises and advice on diversification and divestment. Receiverships, liquidation and scheme of arrangements are areas that fall under this category.
Information Technology
With growing use of electronic data processing as a means of providing timely, accurate and meaningful information for decision making, we are able to provide the following services:
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Pre-installation Surveys |
Networking |
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Software Development |
Training |
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Security Reviews |
Risks Assessment Audits |
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E-commerce Solutions |
Emerging Technologies |
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Quality Assurance |
Disaster Recovery and Contingency Planning |
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Hardware and Software Assessment and Selection |
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Human Resources
Human resources are at the heart of any organisation. Getting human resources ‘right’ is critical to the success of many businesses. Organisations often lack the focused skills and expertise necessary to optimise investment in, and utilisation of, this key resource.
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Management Audits: |
Manpower Planning |
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Executive Searches & Recruitment |
Human Resource Policies & Procedures |
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Design of Remuneration & Benefit Structures & Performance Based Reward Schemes |
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Corporate Secretarial
We provide a host of company secretarial and registrar services including:
Undertaking routine compliance work including submission of returns, and maintaining registers and secretarial records as required by the local legislation;
Advising on company secretarial issues;
Attending board meetings and shareholders’ meetings;
Advising on company/business registration and de-registration;
Advising on capital restructuring.
Financial Services
Financial Services: We are able to provide advise as independent Financial advisors on the creation of savings and pension plans, funds and portfolio management, advise on how to structure personal insurances, and related financial advise. Our advise is tailored to suit the individual needs of our clients.
Trust Services: We are able to provide advice on formation of offshore companies and trusts, and on succession planning and also assist you in restructuring your investments and holdings.
Other Services
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Accounting Services |
Legal Support |
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Forensic Accounting |
Training Seminars |
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Financial Disputes, Investigations & Arbitration |
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