CPA Sylvester Okoya

Sylvester Okaya is the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Director, with 13 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree and is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.

Sylvester is responsible for overseeing anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, regulatory reporting, internal controls, and risk monitoring within the firm. He ensures adherence to applicable AML laws and regulations, strengthens compliance frameworks, and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and accountability. Sylvester combines his extensive expertise with professional integrity to safeguard the organization against financial crime risks while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance.

Professional Background

  • 13 years of experience in audit, compliance, and financial risk management
  • Extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance
  • Oversight of internal controls, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting frameworks
  • Advisory support on governance, compliance monitoring, and ethical business practices
  • Experience serving clients across private and public sector organizations
  • Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Kenya (ICPAK)
Educational Background

 

  • Bachelor of Business Management degree

    Zalma and Associates is a licensed firm in good standing with ICPAK. We offer specialized services in Audit and Assurance, Tax, and Advisory. Our experienced team, with over a decade in the field, excels in accounting, auditing, due diligence, feasibility studies, business planning, internal audits, governance, market research, and consumer surveys.

    ADDRESS

    SkyGo Building House Mombasa Road, 3rd Floor

    PHONE

    0721 790 366 | 0731 186 764

    EMAIL

    info@zalmaassociates.co.ke