BENARD ACHACHA OMOLLO
MOMBASA
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Summary
A seasoned Finance Professional with over ten years of hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, and auditing across diverse industries. I have developed strong expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and managing the financial affairs of organizations, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
For more than seven years, I have led tax health checks, provided tax advisory services, conducted audits, and prepared financial statements from initiation to completion. My skill set also includes designing and implementing robust accounting control systems that accurately reflect an organization’s financial position, as well as streamlining audit procedures for improved efficiency and compliance. I am now seeking to advance my financial career within a forward-thinking organization that offers opportunities for growth into senior management roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Accountant, Auditor & Tax Consultant
Self-employed / Independent Consultant
02.2025 - Current
- Conducting statutory and internal audits for clients across various sectors, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and local tax laws.
- Providing professional accounting, auditing, and tax consultancy services to SMEs, NGOs, and individuals.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
- Conducting statutory, internal, and compliance audits, including risk assessment and internal control evaluation.
- Managing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and preparation of management reports for clients.
- Preparing and filing of corporate, individual, and VAT returns while ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.
- Representing and responding to KRA notices and liaising with tax authorities for audits and compliance matters.
- Designing and implementing internal control systems to strengthen governance and safeguard assets.
- Supported multiple clients in audit readiness and facilitated smooth external audit engagements.
Tax and Audit Consultant
Francis Kieti & Associates
02.2025 - Current
- Conducting statutory and internal audits for clients across various sectors, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and local tax laws.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and audit working papers per audit procedures.
- Advising clients on tax compliance matters, including PAYE, VAT, corporate, withholding, and turnover taxes.
- Preparing and submitting tax returns on iTax, ensuring timely and accurate filing for clients.
- Assisting clients with KRA audits, objections, and tax health checks.
- Participating in audit planning, risk assessment, and the development of tailored audit strategies.
- Providing bookkeeping and financial reporting support to SMEs and non-profits.
- Facilitating client training on tax compliance, bookkeeping systems, and internal control processes.
- Liaising with KRA, clients, and other stakeholders on compliance and advisory matters.
- Training and mentoring junior staff on audit procedures, tax compliance, and bookkeeping.
- Performing tax health check.
- Performing forensic Audits.
Audit Semi Senior
RSM (Eastern Africa) LLP
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared and reviewed statutory financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supported the successful completion of audits under the guidance of managers and seniors, ensuring adherence to timelines and standards.
- Trained and supervised junior team members, fostering skill development and performance improvement.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts, supporting overall financial integrity.
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow projections.
- Conducted internal audits to assess compliance with organization policies and external regulations.
- Provided detailed analysis and documentation of financial transactions, ensuring clarity and transparency.
- Ensured client compliance with tax payment, statutory reporting, and financial obligations.
- Assisted with receivables management by identifying aged accounts and initiating debt recovery procedures.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records through thorough review and reconciliation.
- Communicated audit findings through formal reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Engaged with company officials to discuss financial and regulatory issues, offering strategic recommendations.
Tax Compliance Semi-Senior
RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared and filed tax returns for individuals, businesses, and trusts.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
- Researched and interpreted tax laws and regulations to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Identified potential tax credits and deductions to minimize clients’ tax liabilities.
- Prepared and submitted tax payments on behalf of clients.
- Represented clients in audits and other tax-related proceedings with Revenue Authorities.
- Developed strategies to minimize clients’ future tax liabilities.
- Prepared financial statements and other reports for clients and KRA if needed, with client’s approval.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Provide tax planning advice to clients.
- Prepare and submit tax forms to the Kenya Revenue Authorities and other government agencies.
- Represented clients to Kenya Revenue Authority and other taxing authorities for routine.
Audit Associate
PKF Kenya
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Initiated planning and led the client service team in the conduct of audit engagements.
- Assisted the Audit Associates and Audit Manager in the distribution of the members of the audit team among audit engagements.
- Reviewed the client's accounting system and internal control policies as part of the risk assessment procedures in order to determine audit risks involved in an audit engagement.
- Determined necessary audit procedures according to the assessed level of audit risks.
- Guided and led the audit staff during fieldwork.
- Reviewed working papers and audit procedures according to the level of assessed risks of the Company.
- Monitored the status of the audit engagements and resolved problems and difficulties that the members of the audit team encountered during the audit.
- Reviewed summary of findings and gave further recommendations for the Audit Manager's review.
- Reported and discussed with the Audit Manager for audit results and findings.
- Assisted one of the clients in maintaining proper books of accounts, aiding in the filing of the documents as per the general ledger, and signed accounts for over five years for KRA analysis.
Port Operation Senior Clerk
Kipevu Inland Container Depot
02.2007 - 03.2015
- Reviewed and identified the customs documentation requirements.
- Reviewed and processed the different types of customs forms required for re-export and stamping procedures.
- Ensured that all documents called for by authorities were submitted promptly for speedy clearance of goods.
- Ensured that all cleared goods were also cleared from the company’s system as well as Kenya’s Simba System and the same are properly recorded for future reference.
- Verified that orders are accurately filled by comparing items and quantities of goods gathered for delivery against documents.
- Calculated and processed duties and taxes to be paid and arranged for their payment on time.
- Prepared the necessary import documentation such as certificates of origin and cargo control documents.
- Reviewed and matched issue documents to the material to ensure the correct item being delivered to the customer.
- Liaised with officials in various agencies to ensure goods were cleared through customs or quarantine.
- Arranged for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported goods.
- Advised customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, and all other customs-related matters.
- Handled good working relationships with customs authorities and other stakeholders in the industry.
- Provided regular and accurate reports to the Clearance Supervisor on all cleared cargo and the status of outstanding goods for clearance on a timely basis.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with drivers and contractors.
- Planned, coordinated, and tracked daily route assignments for drivers.
Community Teacher
Mbani Secondary School
02.2005 - 12.2005
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons to all students in the class.
- Taught according to the educational needs, abilities, and achievements of the individual students and groups of students.
- Assigned work, corrected and marked work carried out by students assessing, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment, and behavior of students to the class teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Management University of Africa
09.2025
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - undefined
Vision Institute Of Professionals
12.2013
Clearing, Forwarding, and Shipping Management - undefined
Institute of Shipping and Management Studies
12.2006
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ratanga Secondary School
12.2004
Skills
- Statutory Audits
- Internal Audits
- Compliance Audits
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Individual Tax Returns
- VAT Returns
- Tax Dispute Resolution
- Liaising with Tax Authorities
- Financial Statements Preparation
- IFRS Compliance
- Interpretation of Financial Laws
- Interpretation of Tax Laws
- Time Management
- Multi-Engagement Handling
- Results Delivery Under Tight Deadlines
Education And Professional Qualification
- Management University of Africa, Bachelor of Commerce, Ongoing (Year two, Sem 2)
- Vision Institute Of Professionals, Certified Public Accountants (CPA), 2013-06-01 to 2013-12-31
- Institute of Shipping and Management Studies, Clearing, Forwarding, and Shipping Management, 2005-06-01 to 2006-12-31
- Ratanga Secondary School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (Overall grade C+), 2001-03-01 to 2004-12-31
Icpak Member Number
25776
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Interests
Strengthening governance processes
Budgeting, forecasting, and supporting decision-making
Ensuring transparency and detecting irregularities or fraud
Financial reporting & compliance
Timeline
Freelance Accountant, Auditor & Tax Consultant
Self-employed / Independent Consultant
02.2025 - Current
Tax and Audit Consultant
Francis Kieti & Associates
02.2025 - Current
Audit Semi Senior
RSM (Eastern Africa) LLP
01.2023 - 01.2025
Tax Compliance Semi-Senior
RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2022
Audit Associate
PKF Kenya
04.2015 - 08.2018
Port Operation Senior Clerk
Kipevu Inland Container Depot
02.2007 - 03.2015
Community Teacher
Mbani Secondary School
02.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Management University of Africa
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) - undefined
Vision Institute Of Professionals
Clearing, Forwarding, and Shipping Management - undefined
Institute of Shipping and Management Studies
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Ratanga Secondary School