Gladys Kamau
Tax Associate
Nairobi
Summary
Tax professional with extensive expertise in tax regulations and compliance. Equipped with a strong analytical foundation from an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science and specialized in leveraging data driven insights to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering tailored client solutions in Kenya’s dynamic economic landscape. T. Proven track record of optimizing tax strategies and ensuring accurate filings. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, dependable, and focused on delivering results. Skilled in tax software and regulatory research.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Associate
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2023 - Current
- Managed tax compliance processes by preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns, ensuring adherence to statutory deadlines and minimizing exposure and penalties.
- Managed a portfolio of over 25 assigned clients' accounts, monitoring deadlines, payments, refunds, and other critical aspects of their financial health.
- Assisted clients in handling KRA audits, ensuring adherence to audit timelines and effectively addressing any queries raised by tax authorities.
- Conducted detailed tax reviews to identify potential risks, ensure compliance and enhance financial transparency for clients across diverse industries.
- Executed transfer pricing assignments including benchmarking studies and documentation ensuring alignment with international guidelines and local regulations.
- Involvement and coordination of local and global transfer pricing engagements working with specialists across our global network.
- Oversaw Withholding Tax calculations,remittances and reconciliation to streamline compliance processes for clients.
- Provided expert guidance on VAT matters including return preparation and compliance checks.
- Enhanced client tax savings by identifying and implementing effective tax strategies.
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
- Contributed to overall team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.
- Leveraged specialized software tools to optimize data organization and analysis throughout the entire taxation process.
Finance Assistant
Godiva Management Consultancy
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Overseeing client accounts
- Tracking and reconciliation of bank statements
- Processing tax payments and filing of VAT and PAYE returns for an average of 10 companies monthly.
- Entered financial data into company accounting system with stringent adherence to data security protocols
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Compliance Intern
Jubilee Insurance
Nairobi, Nairobi
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzed data related to compliance activities, providing insights that contributed to more informed decision-making processes.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Reviewed contracts for compliance and privacy related issues in regards to their KYCs( Know Your Customer) for over 300 companies and small business enterprises
- Performed screening of various groups on Lexis Nexus Database System with regards to Anti Money Laundering and gave reports.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
Education
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
JKUAT
Juja, Kiambu 09.2018 - 12.2022
Data Science -
IBM Data Network
Nairobi 09.2022 - 12.2022
Python Programming -
JKUAT Enterprises
Nairobi 05.2020 - 07.2020
International Computer Driving License -
Institute of Advanced Technology
Nairobi 01.2018 - 07.2018
KCSE -
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls' High School
Nyeri, 36 01.2014 - 11.2017
Skills
Tax compliance
Transfer Pricing
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Digidox for Transfer Pricing
Royalty Range for Benchmarking
Accomplishments
- Served as the Wellness Champion for the Firm.
Affiliations
Kenya Tax Watch
Toastmasters Gavel Club
Timeline
ACCA - Accounting And Finance
Strathmore University
01.2024 - Current
Tax Associate
Deloitte & Touche LLP
09.2023 - Current
Finance Assistant
Godiva Management Consultancy
10.2022 - 08.2023
Data Science -
IBM Data Network
09.2022 - 12.2022
Compliance Intern
Jubilee Insurance
09.2021 - 12.2021
Python Programming -
JKUAT Enterprises
05.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
JKUAT
09.2018 - 12.2022
International Computer Driving License -
Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2018 - 07.2018
KCSE -
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls' High School
01.2014 - 11.2017
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