MERCY CHEROTICH
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Highly skilled professional with comprehensive financial expertise and a strategic business advisory background. Demonstrates effective organisational skills, analytical thinking, and a client-centric approach to problem-solving. Proven ability to collaborate within teams and deliver results-oriented solutions. Committed to leveraging skills for continued career growth in dynamic environments.
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager-Global Employer Services
Deloitte& Touche LLP
, Nairobi
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Created and managed various clients pay structure, immigration management and compliance
- Training teams on expatriate tax gross-up calculations, empowering them with strategic insights to in order to prepare and manage payrolls efficiently
- Advising employees on tax implications related to remote work and global mobility, facilitating efficient tax compliance and accurate income reporting
- Offering expert counsel to clients on tax minimization strategies, guiding them through standard procedures and assisting in maximizing eligible deductions, including PAYE, to optimize tax obligations annually
- Reward management and advisory service
- Managed relationships with vendors to get the best value
- Overseeing benefits programs for various clients, ensuring they are cost-effective and suit to local needs
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
Senior Consultant-Global Employer Services
Deloitte& Touche LLP
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Conducting comprehensive payroll tax reviews, optimizing multinational payroll operations across diverse African territories and international regions, ensuring meticulous system maintenance, and implementing updates for precision
- Guiding clients across various jurisdictions on expatriate tax gross-up calculations, empowering them with strategic insights to mitigate tax liabilities effectively and navigate regulatory complexities
- Advising employees on tax implications related to remote work and global mobility, facilitating efficient tax compliance and accurate income reporting
- Offering expert counsel to clients on tax minimization strategies, guiding them through standard procedures and assisting in maximizing eligible deductions, including PAYE, to optimize tax obligations annually
- Reward management and advisory services
Senior Tax Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Implemented SAP for multinational payroll management, ensuring seamless system operations through regular maintenance and updates to facilitate timely payroll processing
- Managed end-to-end payroll activities, including calculation of net salaries and statutory deductions such as NSSF, NHIF, and PAYE, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Handled tax reporting and collaborated with Kenya Revenue Authority to address PAYE filing issues promptly
- Played a key role in disseminating tax alerts to stay abreast of global tax developments
- Provided expert guidance to company employees on payroll-related inquiries and educated them on employee tax implications
- Delivered strategic advice to clients on expatriate tax gross-up calculations, enabling informed compliance decisions
Accounts Intern
Merica Hotel Limited
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Compiled a range of financial statements, encompassing monthly management accounts, quarterly reports/accounts, tax returns, half-year accounts, year-end accounts, and annual reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Spearheaded tax compliance efforts to mitigate penalties and fines, safeguarding the company's financial resources
- Conducted regular bank account reconciliations, meticulously resolving any discrepancies to maintain the integrity and security of accounts, minimizing the risk of undetected suspicious activities
- Implemented stringent controls to ensure that all invoices received proper authorization from department heads before processing through the system, enhancing accountability and preventing unauthorized expenditures
Consultant Volunteer
International Citizen Service
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Formulated strategic enhancements to optimize organizational objectives and propel growth in both established enterprises and startups, delivering substantial value to overall operations
- Undertook pivotal financial management duties, conducting meticulous analyses and generating insightful reports for startup ventures
- Orchestrated seamless logistics operations to ensure efficient product and service delivery, thereby enriching the customer experience and bolstering satisfaction levels
- Engineered and executed rigorous testing protocols to evaluate the feasibility of innovative products and services, providing invaluable insights and actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Statistics and Programming
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 09.2011 - 12.2015
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) - Accounting
KASNEB Royal Business School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province 07.2013 - 07.2015
Certificate - SPSS
Institute of Advanced Technology
Master's - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi 01.2017 - 12.2019
Skills
- Comprehensive Financial Expertise
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Strategic Business Advisory
- Client-Centric Approach
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Results-Oriented Approach
Certification
- Linkedin Certified Payroll Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K), KASNEB Royal Business School, 07/01/11, 07/31/14
- Certificate in SPSS, Institute of Advanced Technology, 09/01/15
Custom
ICPAK-Institute of Public Accountants Kenya
Timeline
Manager-Global Employer Services
Deloitte& Touche LLP
09.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Consultant-Global Employer Services
Deloitte& Touche LLP
02.2020 - 08.2024
Master's - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Nairobi
01.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Tax Associate
Ernst & Young LLP
01.2017 - 02.2020
Accounts Intern
Merica Hotel Limited
07.2016 - 11.2016
Consultant Volunteer
International Citizen Service
02.2016 - 04.2016
Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) - Accounting
KASNEB Royal Business School
07.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Statistics and Programming
Kenyatta University
09.2011 - 12.2015
Certificate - SPSS
Institute of Advanced Technology
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