LILLIAN WESONGA MUKELE
Nairobi
Summary
Resourceful ICPAK member Manager with over 22 years, experience, offering history of success , co-ordinating and monitoring of key auditing and accounting services. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services . Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to meet the target
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Acting Chief Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi
2023.10 - Current
- Handling development of tactical programmes (Transport and Storage Sector to pursue targeted goals and objectives
- Preparation and review of procedural documents for daily operations
- Monitoring and evaluating teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
Manager-Head of Tax Service Office
Kenya Revenue Authority
Machakos
2022.01 - 2023.10
- Administering various relevant tax acts for assessments collection and accounting for revenue
- Spearheading initiatives to implement the compliance governance framework
- Developing relationship management frameworks to facilitate revenue collection in the TSO
- Preparation of revenue progress reports -Manage performance of Audit ,QMS
- Strategizing on integrity and risk programmes -Management of funds equipment and other facilities allocated
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
- Ensure effective and efficient management of TSO
Manager-Head of Manufacturers & Excise Tax
Payers, Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi, 30
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
- Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
- Build manage mentor and motivate the teams
Assistant Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi, 30
2020.02 - 2020.12
- Responsible for the administration of the relevant Revenue Acts for assessments, collection, and accounting for revenue;
- Acted as a steward of change in driving KRA's transformative agenda
- Managed Tax Programme and Specialised Units
- Assigned revenue targets within the TSO/Sector/Specialised Units
- Conducted staff appraisals and evaluation of performance within the TSO/Sector/Unit
- Participated in/implemented the review and formulation of the Departmental policies and procedures
- Formulated and implemented strategies that ensured efficient and effective delivery of services in areas of responsibility
- Handle technical matters and provide relevant legal interpretations on relevant tax issues
- Coordinate implementation of the departmental Transformation Agenda
- Led and coordinated DTD innovation and change activities within the area of jurisdiction
- Oversaw implementation of changes to maintain compliance in light of regulatory changes
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
Assistant Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi, 30
2015.08 - 2020.01
- Analysed GAPS report for all tax heads for follow up on revenue collection
- Advised technical committee in policy division on amendments to be considered for applicable tax laws and regulations
- Handled technical matters and provided relevant legal interpretations on relevant tax issues
- Lead and coordinated DTD innovation and change activities within transport and storage sector
- Build, manage, mentor and motivate the teams
- Selected risk cases and prepared return review reports on additional revenue within the sector
- Approval of iTax tasks under my profile including tax compliance certificate files
- Preparation and presentation of senior management reports for LTO monthly meetings
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
Supervisor
Office, Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi, 30
2011.06 - 2015.07
- Managed daily MTO operations, formulated and communicated work plans to team members
- Assistant In charge of the MTO compliance distributors sector
- Timely preparation of daily revenue and head office reports
- Undertook compliance checks for a wide range of companies to ensure adherence to current tax laws and regulations;
- Administered relevant Tax Acts, for assessment, collection and accounting for revenue
- Monitored, reconciled and updated taxpayer accounts for all tax heads
- Carried out investigative compliance checks in cases of tax evasion and tax avoidance
- Reviewed taxpayer accounts for purposes of ascertaining correct tax liabilities
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
Revenue Officer
Kenya Revenue Authority
Nairobi, 30
2003.08 - 2011.05
- Managed daily revenue reports and collections
- Conduct compliance management
- Collected data for revenue reporting
- Updated revenue reports on tax due dates
- Assisted supervisors in various duties
- Determination and assessment of tax arrears to meet tax collection targets
Education
Genos Leadership Coach Certificate - Leadership
Genos
2023.09 - 2023.09
Tax Invoice Management System Training - Tax Invoice Management
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 2023.03 - 2023.03
Certificate in Management Leadership Training - Management Leadership
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 2020.12 - 2020.12
Private Computer Studies - Advanced Excel
Digital
Nairobi 2019 - 2019
Certificate-Annual ICPAK conference attendee - Accounts
Institute Of Certified Public Accounts-Kenya
Nairobi 2014 -
Certified Public Accountant Of Kenya (CPA-K) - Accounting
Strathmore University
Nairobi 2009.06 - 2011.12
Audit Command Language - Audit
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 2010 - 2010
Audit Refresher Course - Audit
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 2007 - 2007
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
University Of Nairobi
Nairobi 2004.01 - 2006.12
KRA Graduate Trainee Tax Management Course - Value Added Tax, Customs Tax, Income Tax
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
Nairobi 2002.07 - 2003.07
Bachelor of Education - Business Studies and Economics
Catholic University Of Eastern Africa
Nairobi 1995.02 - 1999.11
Certificate in German Language : German -
Goethe Institute, German Cultural
1994
Basic computer training : Computer packages -
Egerton University
1994
Skills
- Team oversight
- Coaching and mentoring
- Tax Laws
- Audit & Return reviews
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Operations management
- Performance improvements
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Guided team operations to continuing levels of efficiency and success
- Reduced complaints in the transport and storage sector by half for the period under review
- Met targets for the period under review
- Voted employee of the month Medium taxpayers office MTO in May 2013
- Key skills include:
- Training
- Business Reporting
- Refunds Audit and Returns Review
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Extensive Knowledge of Tax Laws
- Change Management
- Accounting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team player
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Acting Chief Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
2023.10 - Current
Genos Leadership Coach Certificate - Leadership
Genos
2023.09 - 2023.09
Tax Invoice Management System Training - Tax Invoice Management
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
2023.03 - 2023.03
Manager-Head of Tax Service Office
Kenya Revenue Authority
2022.01 - 2023.10
Manager-Head of Manufacturers & Excise Tax
Payers, Kenya Revenue Authority
2021.01 - 2021.12
Certificate in Management Leadership Training - Management Leadership
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
2020.12 - 2020.12
Assistant Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
2020.02 - 2020.12
Assistant Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority
2015.08 - 2020.01
Supervisor
Office, Kenya Revenue Authority
2011.06 - 2015.07
Certified Public Accountant Of Kenya (CPA-K) - Accounting
Strathmore University
2009.06 - 2011.12
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
University Of Nairobi
2004.01 - 2006.12
Revenue Officer
Kenya Revenue Authority
2003.08 - 2011.05
KRA Graduate Trainee Tax Management Course - Value Added Tax, Customs Tax, Income Tax
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
2002.07 - 2003.07
Bachelor of Education - Business Studies and Economics
Catholic University Of Eastern Africa
1995.02 - 1999.11
Private Computer Studies - Advanced Excel
Digital
2019 - 2019
Certificate-Annual ICPAK conference attendee - Accounts
Institute Of Certified Public Accounts-Kenya
2014 -
Audit Command Language - Audit
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
2010 - 2010
Audit Refresher Course - Audit
Kenya School Of Revenue Administration
2007 - 2007
Certificate in German Language : German -
Goethe Institute, German Cultural
Basic computer training : Computer packages -
Egerton University