Grace Mburu Njiraini is a distinguished Forensics and Anti-Financial Crimes Specialist, renowned for her extensive expertise in Forensic Investigations, Dispute Advisory, Litigation Support, and the combatting of Illicit Financial Flows. With a deep commitment to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Combatting Proliferation Financing (CPF), and Financial Crime Compliance Advisory, Grace has made significant contributions to enhancing financial integrity in various sectors.

Currently serving as the Executive Director at Flywheel Advisory, Grace is responsible for leading forensic accounting and investigations, providing expert witness services in litigation consulting, and advising on financial crime compliance. She is also dedicated to governance and regulatory compliance and plays a pivotal role in training and capacity-building efforts, particularly in developing countries. Grace’s innovative approach to financial crime risk management and her active involvement in thought leadership initiatives on illicit financial flows and white-collar crime underscore her influence in the field.

Her career spans various high-impact roles, including Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance at Standard Chartered Bank, where she was instrumental in executing financial crime compliance programs and managing global financial crime intelligence investigations. Prior to this, Grace honed her expertise at Deloitte Forensic and CFC Financial Services, where she led forensic investigations and managed financial accounting responsibilities.

Grace holds a Master of Science in Forensic Accounting from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Her professional affiliations include memberships in the Institute of Directors, Kenya, and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (MCSI).

An accomplished speaker and author, Grace has delivered keynote addresses and led workshops across Africa on topics such as AML/CFT, emerging financial crime trends, and the role of IT audit in financial crime prevention. Her insights have been featured in respected publications including the ICPAK Journal, Business Daily, and The Tax Prism.

Grace’s leadership extends to her role as Chairperson of the Supervisory Board Committee at United Women SACCO, where she oversees critical supervisory functions. Additionally, as a Volunteer Expert with the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), she contributes to strengthening financial sectors in developing economies.

Grace Mburu Njiraini is a passionate advocate for financial integrity, and her work continues to shape the future of anti-financial crime efforts both regionally and globally.

Grace is married and when not busting crime she engages herself in gardening and reading.