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judy gatwiri

@judygatwiri

Tax consultant helping SMEs and cross-border businesses cut taxes, stay KRA-compliant, and turn messy books investor-ready.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to advise SMEs, startups, and cross-border businesses on tax compliance and tax efficiency—building audit-ready books and clear reporting, handling KRA queries confidently, and applying transfer pricing guidance that supports compliant, growth-focused decisions.

I’m a CPA-K and Tax Specialist, and I run Taxudy—helping SMEs, startups, and cross-border businesses avoid KRA tax fines, slash unnecessary taxes, and turn messy books into clear, investor-ready financials.

I build bookkeeping systems (QuickBooks Online, Sage, or your ERP) that go beyond reconciliations—revealing cashflow trends, spotting savings, and keeping you audit-ready from month-end through close.

On the compliance side, I support preparation and filing of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Withholding Tax), handle KRA queries and audits, and use reconciliations and variance analysis to reduce exposure to penalties while improving decision-making with management and financial reports.

I also specialize in cross-border and transfer pricing work, navigating OECD/BEPS rules, preparing documentation, and advising on structuring to reduce permanent establishment and double taxation risks. With prior experience across accounting, accounts receivable, and an attachment with KRA, I bring a practical, audit-focused mindset—backed by strong client outcomes like a 96% satisfaction rate across 15+ businesses.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Tax Specialist

Current

Taxudy

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Support preparation and filing of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Withholding Tax), ensuring 100% compliance with statutory deadlines.
Responding to tax authority (KRA) queries and audits, providing reconciliations and variance analyses that reduce exposure to penalties.

Conduct research on OECD BEPS action plans and transfer pricing guidelines, applying insights to case studies and advisory

Trello Tax Advisory Tax Accounting Tax Law Financial Statement Analysis Auditing Tax Preparation SAP ERP SAP S 4HANA VAT Income tax Tax Withholdings Tax Compliance Transfer Pricing Accounts Payable Receivable

Accountant

Marion Schools

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

Reconcile bank statements with general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, gathering documentation, and addressing auditor inquiries..
Provide detailed analysis, documentation and explanations for recorded transactions.
Update general ledger with new entries, verifying transaction accuracy to minimize errors.

Xero Accounting Tax Accounting Tax Preparation

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Dupoint Lounge(Kenya Meat Commission)

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)

Checked monthly bank statements against account information to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Set up payment schedules for monthly utilities, vendor services and other repeated expenses.
Analyzed financial documentation in detail to find key information, identify trends and detect problematic activities.
Maintained adequate petty cash on hand for typical expenses and tracked usage.
Generated

Payroll Taxes Quickbooks Credit Analysis

Accounts Assistant

MAGGIES TAVERN(DEFCO)

Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 (11 months)

Scrutinized financial statements, reports and records to identify and correct discrepancies.
Determined optimal courses of action to reduce financial risk and boost profitability.
Updated general ledger with new entries, verifying transaction accuracy to minimize errors.
Kept clients in full compliance with payment, reporting and other financial requirements.
Applied business and industry knowledg

Accounting Data Analysis Analytical Skills Account Management Xero Accounting Quickbooks Financial Analysis Financial Accounting

Attache

KRA(KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY)

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Joined talents with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.
Reconciled cash and inventory account balances and resolved variances with middle office.
Analyzed accounts to detect improper accounting procedures and ineffective controls.
Answered inquiries from other departments regarding status of accounts and projects.
Responded promptly to account-related q

Analytical Skills

Founder & Tax Consultant

Taxudy

Provides tax consultancy and bookkeeping support for SMEs, startups, and cross-border businesses, focusing on tax compliance and tax-efficient growth. Helps clients maintain audit-ready records and address transfer pricing and cross-border tax risks.

Tax Advisory Tax Compliance Bookkeeping Transfer Pricing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)

Masters, Tax and custom administration

2024 - 2025

Advanced degree with a focus on international and cross-border taxation. Completed rigorous coursework spanning corporate tax, tax treaties and global compliance frameworks, with research centered on the complexities of cross-border tax structures in an increasingly interconnected economy.

This program has sharpened my ability to analyze multi-jurisdictional tax issues, advise on international st