Mohamed Abubakar
Mombasa
Summary
Highly analytical, results-driven tax accounting specialist skilled at working quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Extensive knowledge of Quickbooks and Tally. Maintains ongoing training requirements and knowledge of latest tax changes and laws.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Tax Accountant
Flora Printers
05.2021 - Current
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles.
- Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
- Created financial plan for clients to serve as framework for organizing components of financial situations.
- Prepared income tax returns, PAYE, VAT for individuals and businesses.
- Responded promptly to official tax notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
- Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly tax filings for businesses such as manufacturing and distributors.
- Reconciled tax accounts to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected tax liabilities.
- Represented clients before federal, state and local taxing authorities.
- Performed analysis on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable balance sheet accounts.
- Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
- Trained clients on QuickBooks and tally systems to help make tax management easier.
Chief Accountant
Afrowings for Trade & Services
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Developed spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information.
- Responded to inquiries from KRA and other regulatory authorities.
- Researched tax implications for various projects undertaking and risks.
- Calculated estimated tax payments.
- Interviewed directors to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
Senior Accountant
Towfiq Trade & Services Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Finance and Administration Manager
Cinderella Centre for Beauty Ltd
10.2011 - 01.2017
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised hiring processes and vendor relationships to maintain smooth operations for company.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Verified customer information for orderly, update of the systems.
- Streamlined and improved administrative operations by identifying automation opportunities.
- Interviewed, recruited and onboarded new staff for high-performing administration teams.
- Met department budgets by monitoring and reporting on office expenses.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coordinated customer, vendor and stakeholder relations for smooth communication flows.
- Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Banking
Moi University
Uasin Gishu12.2015
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting And Business Management
Kenya College of Accountancy
Nairobi12.2012
Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate -
Kenya College of Accountancy
Nairobi06.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - A Levels
Kericho Tea Secondary School
Kericho 01.2001 - 11.2004
Skills
- Corporate Partnerships
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Tax Returns, Income Tax Compliance and General business compliance
- Tax Consulting
- Auditing Assistance
- Corporate Tax Filings
- Payroll Auditing
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Financial Projections
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Taxpayer Account Audits
- Administrative Oversight
- Financial Leadership
Timeline
Senior Tax Accountant
Flora Printers
05.2021 - Current
Chief Accountant
Afrowings for Trade & Services
05.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Accountant
Towfiq Trade & Services Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2019
Finance and Administration Manager
Cinderella Centre for Beauty Ltd
10.2011 - 01.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - A Levels
Kericho Tea Secondary School
01.2001 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Banking
Moi University
Certified Public Accountant - Accounting And Business Management
Kenya College of Accountancy
Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate -
Kenya College of Accountancy
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