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Gibson Mzame

@gibsonmzame

I lead audit, tax, and accounting engagements that strengthen compliance and recover value for clients.

Kenya
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At SKM Africa, I led audits for 18 manufacturing, NGO, and fintech clients with combined assets of KES 4.2 billion, overseeing risk assessment, fieldwork, and IFRS- and ISA-aligned reporting. I introduced standardized work papers and pre-issuance checklists that supported clean opinions within five days of final fieldwork.

I've also led tax health checks, VAT verification support, payroll outsourcing, financial reporting, and client training. My work has reversed more than KES 40 million in automated VAT assessments, supported successful tax dispute submissions, and helped clients improve accounting controls, compliance, and audit readiness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SKM Africa logoSA

Audit Manager

Jan 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 5 months)

Lead portfolio of 18 clients (manufacturing, NGOs, fintech) with combined assets KES 4.2 B; oversee planning, risk assessment, fieldwork and reporting in line with ISA and IFRS. Reduced average file-review queries per client by introducing standardized work-paper templates and pre-issuance checklists → clean opinions issued within 5 days of final fieldwork. Mentored 4 seniors & 8 associates; condu

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Senior Tax Associate

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Managed tax health-check reviews for 30+ corporates focusing on VAT, WHT, PAYE and corporation tax; recovering millions for various clients. Represented clients at Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Tax Appeals Tribunal; drafted 7 submissions, 6 concluded in client favour. Designed client-specific tax training sessions; delivered 10 workshops & trainings to finance teams (average feedback sc

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Senior Associate Auditor

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)

Planned and executed statutory audits of various clients; tested inventory controls, performed cut-off procedures and evaluated going-concern indicators. Prepared audit reports, management letters and tracked implementation of prior-year recommendations achieving 90% closure rate.

TATA Africa Holdings (Kenya) Limited & Alliance Finance Leasing Limite logoTL

Account Executive

Jan 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Set up chart of accounts and internal control matrix for TATA’s leasing subsidiary; enabled clean audit and tax returns. Prepared monthly IFRS financial statements, weekly bank & loan-book reconciliations. Filed statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT) and supported year-end audit; all deadlines met 100 %.

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Account Executive

TATA Africa Holdings (Kenya) Limited & Alliance Finance Leas

Jan 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Set up chart of accounts and internal control matrix for TATA's leasing subsidiary, enabling clean audit and tax returns. Prepared monthly IFRS financial statements and filed statutory returns with 100% deadline compliance.

Tata Group logoTG

Accounts Executive

Aug 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Handled accounts executive duties within the Tata Group, supporting financial operations.

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Senior Auditor

Jul 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 5 months)

Conducted risk-based audits for various supermarkets, SACCOs and other trading entities. Implemented analytical review procedures that cut fieldwork hours by 15 % while maintaining quality.

Taxmart Kenya logoTK

Audit Associate

Jan 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 7 months)

Performed audit associate duties, supporting audit engagements for various clients.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SS

Starehe Boys'​ Centre & School

K.C.S.E. (A-)

UN

University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Second Class Honors

SL

STUDYING ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Skills Level

UN

University of Nairobi

2010 - 2014

SC

Starehe Boy's Centre

Highschool

2005 - 2008

SS

Starehe Boys' Centre & School

High School Diploma, High School

2005 - 2008

Grade: A-

Completed high school education, achieving K.C.S.E. grade A-.

SL

Studying Accountancy Limited

Skills Level, Accountancy

Completed Skills Level coursework in accountancy.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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