JOSEPH OMONDI
Senior Manager (Tax & Accounting)
Nairobi,,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager in Tax and Accounting with over 10 years of expertise in delivering comprehensive tax compliance, advisory services, and IFRS-aligned financial reporting for multinational and local clients. Qualified CPA with a First-Class Honors BSc in Economics and Finance, adept at leading outsourced tax and finance operations while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams to support audits and streamline processes through automation. Proven ability to oversee regional tax and finance functions, including direct, indirect, and payroll tax compliance, as well as managing transfer pricing operations and Country-by-Country reporting. Recognized for strategic thinking, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high pace of delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager (Progressed From Associate to Senior Manager), Tax & Accounting
PwC Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2016 - Current
- Led multidisciplinary teams across tax, accounting, and bookkeeping; organize monthly team cadences to drive engagement, capability, and delivery quality.
- Mentored and onboarded new team members; built a cohesive Bookkeeping team recognized for timely, high-quality outputs.
- Overseen outsourced tax compliance (direct, indirect, payroll) for multinational clients; ensure timely, accurate filings and adherence to local regulations.
- Supported regional audits: investigate and coordinate responses to notices and inquiries from taxing authorities; mitigate exposures and document outcomes.
- Collaborated with TP specialists on opportunities and joint engagements; support the setup/coordination of CbC reporting data flows with finance.
- Monitored legislative changes and advise on OECD Pillar Two readiness; align client processes with evolving global frameworks.
- Partnered with audit and finance teams on IFRS (IAS 12) considerations for tax accounting, support reviews of tax provisions and uncertain tax positions.
- Designed and implemented finance controls (error prevention/detection/resolution), strengthen governance, and standardize reporting cadences.
- Prepared winning proposals and delivered various sales pitches that have resulted into significant business wins and client opportunities that have driven increased revenue year on year revenue and business growth.
- Implemented data analysis processes through creating Alteryx workflows and other tools to automate compliance/reporting; reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
- Developed dashboards and automated reports to enhance decision-making.
- Engaged widely with various stakeholders cutting across various engagements- (Banks, tax authorities, Start-up ecosystem enablers, finance, legal, operational teams, auditors and other tax and finance practitioners) to resolve complex challenges.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Finance
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya01.2016
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya07.2015
Skills
- Tax compliance management
- IFRS Tax Accounting (IAS 12), Provisions & Uncertain Tax Positions
- Transfer Pricing and Country-by-Country (CbC) Reporting Coordination
- Audit Support and Dispute Resolution
- Strategic planning
- Talent development
- Operations management
- Operations planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data analytics
Accomplishments
- Led the outsource finance function, helping sustain the growth of the business over a period of 4 years, ensuring more than 50% within the period. Received positive client feedback, developed the team and managed the delivery of multiple client engagements ensuring timely delivery of management accounts, and timely completion of financial statement audits
- Led corporate income tax compliance and advisory engagements, strengthened corporate income tax (CIT) client portfolio and contributed to more than USD 100k annual growth in the business; coordinated tax audit and disputes with the revenue authority (KRA) resulting in tax savings for multiple clients.
- Championed the process of automation for various engagements including tax audits and accounting processes using tools such as Alteryx, invoice checkers and Power BI reducing manual effort, improving efficiency, and enhance compliance accuracy.
- Led the PwC Start-up Initiative working and supporting start-ups. Through the program I have led the Safaricom Spark Accelerator program working with various parties in supporting the program as technical partners for Tax, Deals and Accounting matters sharing insights and coordinating various workshops for the start-ups.
Affiliations
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) — Member
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager (Progressed From Associate to Senior Manager), Tax & Accounting
PwC Kenya
09.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Finance
Kenyatta University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
KASNEB