CPA Julia A. Ohore

Julia is a seasoned finance and governance professional with over 17 years of progressive experience in audit, finance, consulting, and business advisory, spanning both the public and private sectors. Currently, she is serving second term as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Siaya County Assembly, where she continues to provide independent oversight on governance, risk management, and financial accountability.

She is accomplished Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing. Her career is anchored on professional excellence, ethical leadership, and public service, with a strong track record of strengthening financial systems, internal controls, and institutional performance.

Professional Background

She is a Partner at Zalma & Associates LLP leading strategic consulting and advisory engagements with a focus on:

• Financial management and reporting
• Internal controls and risk management
• Audit and assurance oversight
• Organizational performance improvement
• Governance and compliance frameworks

Julia advises businesses, government entities, development organizations and NGOs supporting them to enhance accountability, achieve regulatory compliance, and drive sustainable growth.

Previous Roles

• Director – Audit & Business Advisory, Zalma & Associates LLP
• Chief Accountant –– Audit & Business Advisory, Harley’s Limited (2024–2025)
• Finance & HR Manager, WeTu (2019–2022)
• Senior Accountant, Judiciary of Kenya (2008–2019), with progressive career advancement

Educational Background

• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Finance
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – Finance Option
• Diploma in Human Resource Management – Uon
• Senior Management Certification (SMC) – Kenya School of Government
• Grants Management Certification – Strathmore University
• Women & Leadership Program – European Business University, Luxembourg
• Certified Professional Mediator – CIArb

Leadership & Service at ICPAK – Nyanza Branch

Julia plays an active and transformative leadership role within ICPAK Nyanza Branch, contributing to professional development, governance, and member engagement:

• Chairman, ICPAK Nyanza Branch (2026–2028)
• Chairman, Audit Committee Siaya County (2023-2029, three terms)
• Vice Chairman, ICPAK Nyanza Branch (2024–2026)
• Chief Accountant-Treasury Management_Harley’s Limited (2024-2025)
• Secretary & CPD Convener (2020–2024, two terms)
• Gender Representative (2017–2020)