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IFRS
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Audit quality monitoring
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Global audit technology
We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.

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Corporate and business tax
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Direct international tax
Our teams have in-depth knowledge of the relationship between domestic and international tax laws.
Global mobility services
Through our global organisation of member firms, we support both companies and individuals, providing insightful solutions to minimise the tax burden for both parties.
Indirect international tax
Indirect international tax
Private client services
Our solutions include dealing with emigration and tax mitigation on the income and capital growth of overseas assets.
Transfer pricing
The laws surrounding transfer pricing are becoming ever more complex, as tax affairs of multinational companies are facing scrutiny from media, regulators and the public

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At Grant Thornton, outsourcing represents more than US$250 million of our business. Whatever the size of your organisation or wherever you are in the world, we...

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Bookkeeping & financial accounting
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Business process outsourcing
Outsourcing your operations and specific business functions to Grant Thornton can not only cut costs, but also bring new insights and experience to your business.
Compilation of financial statements
Running a transparent and trusted business means keeping shareholders, owners, management and other important stakeholders informed about key developments in your organisation.
Human resources consulting
Depending on your needs, we can either manage your entire HR process or individual aspects of your strategy.
Payroll
Payroll and, in addition, personnel administration are the biggest and most time-consuming challenges facing expanding organisations. Grant Thornton’s outsourcing teams can manage these commitments on your behalf, allowing you to focus on what you do best – growing your business.
Tax compliance
Tax is likely to have an impact on almost every business decision you make. Whatever your business’s specific needs, we respond quickly and devise solutions tailored to you.

Human Resource Solutions

Our Human Resource Solutions team helps organizations fine-tune their human capital for optimal performance. We support clients in all HR Dimension areas...

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IT Advisory

Information Systems are used in daily operations and for purposes of making informed decisions. Our Information Systems Consulting and advisory services form...

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Eric Gicharu is a Director at Grant Thornton Kenya. He joined the firm in 2020 after 14 years at Ernst & Young LLP where he rose through the ranks from an associate to a Senior Manager. Cumulatively, he has 17 years of experience during which he has served clients in diverse industries including Insurance, Asset Management, SACCOs, manufacturing, and energy among others. During this time, he has also gained extensive knowledge on the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards as well as international quality control, auditing, review, other assurance, and related services standards and pronouncements.

Further, he is a key member of the strategy team under the quality and risk management pillar. The goal of the pillar is to deliver sustainable growth for the firm through an increase in real and perceived quality and by mitigating risk. He also ensures compliance with the codes of Ethics including independence.

Professional qualifications and memberships

Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
CPA(K)
Member of ICPAK

Languages spoken

English; Swahili

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