Carolyne Kaitesi
About Carolyne Kaitesi
Carolyne Kaitesi serves as the Group Risk, Audit, and Compliance Manager at Mogas Industries, Inc. and the Head of Risk Management and Compliance at Sonarwa S.a., bringing extensive experience in risk management and compliance from her previous roles in auditing and business controls.
Current Role at MOGAS Industries
Carolyne Kaitesi serves as the Group Risk, Audit, and Compliance Manager at MOGAS Industries, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with third-party financier covenants and local laws regarding taxation. She leads audit reviews and meetings regularly to monitor audit work plans and developed a risk-based internal audit annual plan that aligns with the company's strategies and key risks, which is subject to board review and approval.
Experience at Sonarwa S.a.
Since 2018, Carolyne Kaitesi has held the position of Head of Risk Management and Compliance at Sonarwa S.a. in Kigali, Rwanda. In this capacity, she oversees risk management strategies and compliance frameworks, ensuring that the organization adheres to relevant regulations and best practices in risk management.
Previous Experience at Millicom
Carolyne Kaitesi has extensive experience at Millicom, where she held several roles. She served as Group Business Controls Secondment for two months in 2016, Head of Compliance and Business Controls for eight months in 2017, Senior Internal Auditor for seven months in 2015, and Business Control and Risk Manager from 2015 to 2017. In these positions, she was involved in compliance and business controls, ensuring adherence to regulations and managing risk effectively.
Education and Qualifications
Carolyne Kaitesi studied at Makerere University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended St. Lawrence Citizens High School from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her career in risk management and compliance.
Early Career Experience
Carolyne Kaitesi began her career as a Public Relations Assistant at Uganda Red Cross Society from 2009 to 2010. She later worked as an Auditor at Green Horse Associates for three months in 2012. These early roles contributed to her understanding of compliance and auditing processes.