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ODONYA NAFULA CLEMENTINA

Nairobi,38123

Summary

As a self-driven and highly efficient Tax Manager and Legal Tax Advocate competent in managing tax audits, providing tax advisory, and coordinating tax processes, I bring on board the following expertise; tax management, statutory tax, finance, accounting, and leadership and supervision. Much of my experience has been in Public Sector Management and Taxation, where I have successfully handled the following roles, drafting tax opinions on various tax issues, reviewing tax computation and preparing tax returns, and responding to and following up on tax issues raised by the KRA and assisting clients during KRA audits/compliance checks. Led by my leadership, strong problem-solving, and organizational skills, I have established a unique ability to steadfastly manage duties and responsibilities pertinent to a company's growth. I am also an expert in providing tax advisory services. I focus on securing a management position where I can implement sound tax policies and interpret guidance regarding tax advocacy and strategic Management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager- Tax Dispute Management- Intelligence, Strategic Operations, Investigations and Enforcement Department

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
05.2023 - Current
  • Responsible to Chief Manager- Dispute Resolution and Enforcement while assisting in the preparation of Unit work plan and budget.
  • Overseeing the preparation of case plans through review of the information presented to manage the dispute resolution process.
  • Reviewing ADR settlement reports and approving amendments in the system while ensuring the preparation and submission of reports to Management.
  • Coordinating the Dispute Resolution Process by directing and guiding supervisors for the timely completion of cases.
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the team and identifying administrative gaps, and recommending amendments to Management.
  • Facilitating implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the team: Audit, Integrity, QMS, and Risk Management.
  • Identifying changes required in tax laws and sharing the same with Management.
  • Facilitating initiatives to improve the team's ethics, culture, and change management.

Manager Excise Factory Controls- Domestic Taxes Enforcement

Kenya Revenue Authority
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Reported to the Chief Manager- Case Management and Factory Controls and helped in the preparation of Unit work plan and budget
  • Reviewed Excise Factory inspections, factory monitoring reports, and Factory Licensing Reports and submitted them for approval.
  • Shared with management on areas that required changes either in law or administrative processes.
  • Ensured timely preparation and submission of performance reports on Key Performance Indices and forwarded them to Management.
  • Organized, participated, and or attended stakeholder engagement meetings with Industry players.
  • Reviewed submission of permit applications (denatured spirits) and delivered them for approval.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the team

Manager- Independent Review of Objections

Kenya Revenue Authority
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked in liaison with the Chief Manager- Dispute Management and Enforcement and spearheaded and managed system updates.
  • Created case plans after reviewing the data provided to control the objection review procedure.
  • Made a budget and work plan for the unit and examined reports submitted with objections.
  • Coordinated the review of objections by advising and directing supervisors to finish cases promptly.
  • Ensured that reports were prepared and submitted to Management on time.
  • Facilitated the implementation of the work plans for the team's corporate activities in audit, integrity, quality management systems, and risk management.
  • Highlighted administrative gaps and suggested strategic management changes.
  • Identified any necessary adjustments to tax rules and informed Management of them.
  • Supported team-wide initiatives to enhance culture, ethics, and change management.

Assistant Manager: Financial Tax Fraud Investigator

Kenya Revenue Authority
04.2018 - 02.2022
  • Responded to the Manager- Investigation and Enforcement, where I handled the preparation of case plans through review of the information presented to manage the investigations process, investigated tax fraud cases through collection and analysis of evidence, coordinated investigations by directing and guiding supervisors for timely completion of investigations cases, and facilitated the implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the team: Audit, Integrity, QMS, and Risk Management.

Supervisor

Kenya Revenue Authority
11.2015 - 03.2018
  • Responsible to the Assistant Manager- Investigation and Enforcement, where I assisted in the preparation of work plans and schedules for financial fraud investigations, handled the preparation of preliminary case reviews and case plans, visited taxpayers' premises to obtain the information as required, assisted and coordinated responses to both Internal and External Audits, and carried out any other tasks assigned by seniors.

Officer

Kenya Revenue Authority
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Reported to the Supervisor- Investigation and Enforcement, where I was tasked with carrying out field audits, educating and advising taxpayers on tax issues, carrying out investigative audits based on intelligence information received, creating harmony between taxpayers and KRA, and participating in the Collection and Reporting of Revenue in the Station while meeting performance targets allocated.

Revenue Officer I

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2010 - 12.2014
  • Reported to the Assistant Commissioner- Domestic Taxes Department; deputizing the Assistant Commissioner- Compliance Programme Machakos Station, where I was tasked with carrying out field audits, educating and advising taxpayers on tax issues, monitoring daily Collections, intelligence gathering of information for use and dissemination to other programs, creating harmony between taxpayers and KRA and participating in the Collection and Reporting of Revenue in the Station.

Revenue Officer II

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • I was responsible to the Assistant Commissioner of- the Domestic Taxes Department, where I was tasked with carrying out field audits, educating and advising taxpayers on tax issues, monitoring daily Collections, intelligence gathering of information for use and dissemination to other programs, creating harmony between taxpayers and KRA, and participating in the Collection and Reporting of Revenue in the Station.

Revenue Officer III

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2008 - 05.2009
  • Adopted and was responsible to the Assistant Commissioner- Domestic Taxes Department, where I carried out field audits, educated and advised taxpayers on tax issues, monitored daily Collections, intelligence gathering of information for use and dissemination to other programs, assisted and coordinated responses to both Internal and External Audits, and carried out any other tasks assigned by seniors.

Intern

Magadi Soda Limited (Tata Group of Companies)
08.2006 - 12.2006
  • Worked under and was responsible to the Manager- Operations assisted in Mine planning and carried out any other clerical duties assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Nairobi
01.2020

Master in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) - undefined

Kenyatta University
01.2012

Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Resources Management

Egerton University
01.2006

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Moi Girls Isinya
01.1999

Skills

  • Tax Management: Efficient in handling Tax planning, Tax compliance advisory, Tax auditing, and ensuring that all taxes and duties are paid in the correct amounts and on time and also experienced in preparing tax computation statements
  • Leadership and Supervision: Greatly exploited leadership skills with the ability to provide leadership and strategic direction to staff in organizations
  • Tax and Statutory: An expert in handling various taxes (VAT, income tax, Excise Duty and withholding) with exceptional skills in preparing statutory payments, ie (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) and payroll
  • Strategic Management: Efficient in setting up the overall strategic goals, objectives, budget, policies & procedures and overseeing the execution of all business processes cutting across the different departments
  • Corporate Law: Successfully carried out the preparation of agreements and contracts such as; shareholders’ agreements, Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreements, incorporation of companies, debt collection and recoveries, research, and drafting of legal opinions on banking matters
  • Legal Advisory: Ability to advise organizations about achieving objectives within applicable legal constraints and proposing legal resolutions to lawsuits, disputes, and regulatory challenges
  • Revenue Management: Well-versed in forecasting revenue performance, creating pricing strategies, analyzing monthly concerts, and implementing revenue management operations
  • Financial Skills: I have gained a substantial skill set in financial matters such as financial accounting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, budget preparation, and planning and performing cash flow forecasting
  • Financial Reports: Capable of preparing Statement of Financial Position, Cash flow Statements, Financial Statements, and other financial reports
  • Compliance: I have excelled in monitoring legal and regulatory developments and analyzing laws, codes, and regulations about the Company
  • Organization Skills: Capable of ensuring order, uniformity, and organization when planning my work schedule I can also manage timelines and prioritize workload to meet work and extracurricular commitments
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to visualize and solve complicated problems best and make accurate and informed decisions
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Proficient at ensuring that a good relationship between staff is maintained and that my relationship with colleagues is professional, cordial, and friendly
  • ICT Competency: Proficient in Computer Systems: QuickBooks, Information Systems, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint I am also proficient in the ITax system

Affiliations

  • Membership Kenya Institute of Management- Associate Member No 45210
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners- Associate Member no 927627
  • Law Society of Kenya- Advocate No P.105/21900/23
  • Member Rotary – Rotary Club of Lavington Eco
  • Board of Management- Statehouse Girls High School.

Certification

  • Advocates Training Programme- Kenya School of Law; May 2020 to March 2022
  • Diploma Course in Customs and Tax Administration- Kenya Revenue Authority Training Institute.
  • Specialty Course in Tax Inspectors without Borders for Criminal Investigations by OECD in December 2019.
  • Training in Transfer Pricing- By OECD.
  • Certificate in Conducting and Managing Financial Investigations by OECD in June 2019.
  • Training in Basic Intelligence Course Conducted by The National Intelligence Service School of Analysis.
  • Training in Computer Forensics and Cyber Investigations Conducted by UNES. (University of Nairobi Enterprises Services)
  • Certificate in Tax Fraud Investigations by KRA.
  • Certificate Course in Gender and Women Development- Egerton University.
  • Certificate Course in Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) – Egerton.
  • Microsoft Office Applications, Electronic Communication Including Internet and Email.
  • Driving license class E

Timeline

Manager- Tax Dispute Management- Intelligence, Strategic Operations, Investigations and Enforcement Department

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
05.2023 - Current

Manager Excise Factory Controls- Domestic Taxes Enforcement

Kenya Revenue Authority
07.2022 - 04.2023

Manager- Independent Review of Objections

Kenya Revenue Authority
02.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager: Financial Tax Fraud Investigator

Kenya Revenue Authority
04.2018 - 02.2022

Supervisor

Kenya Revenue Authority
11.2015 - 03.2018

Officer

Kenya Revenue Authority
01.2014 - 10.2015

Revenue Officer I

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2010 - 12.2014

Revenue Officer II

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2009 - 05.2010

Revenue Officer III

Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2008 - 05.2009

Intern

Magadi Soda Limited (Tata Group of Companies)
08.2006 - 12.2006

Master in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) - undefined

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Natural Resources Management

Egerton University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

Moi Girls Isinya

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Nairobi
ODONYA NAFULA CLEMENTINA