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Judy Mbugua

@judymbugua

I am an experienced international tax and transfer pricing specialist delivering strategic tax planning and dispute resolution.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles in international tax and transfer pricing where I can lead tax strategy, build capacity, manage cross-border controversy, and deliver pragmatic, compliant tax solutions.

I am a transfer pricing and international tax specialist with more than 10 years' experience in tax administration and practice across multiple African jurisdictions. I have led complex transfer pricing reviews, tax compliance assignments, and international tax planning engagements.

At director and senior advisory levels I have produced transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, intangible property planning, intercompany agreements from a tax perspective, and tax structuring for holding and operating companies. I have supported fintechs and tech companies on international tax aspects and developed transfer pricing strategies for multinational clients.

I established and supported tax units and capacity-building programs, including setting up the International Taxation Unit at a revenue authority, mentoring TP auditors, and delivering tailored training and medium-term capacity plans. I have also led transfer pricing defence and controversy work with revenue authorities across Africa.

I hold professional qualifications including Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, CPA(K), and Microsoft Dynamics NAV certification, and I am completing an LLM in International Tax. I bring a blend of legal, economic and technical tax expertise and a proven record of leading teams, shaping policy, and delivering pragmatic tax solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Tax and Transfer Pricing

Current

Intelpoint Consulting

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Lead transfer pricing and international tax engagements across Africa, delivering TP documentation, benchmarking studies, tax structuring and transfer pricing defense for clients including fintech and tech companies.

Transfer Pricing Benchmarking International Tax TP Defense

International Taxation and Transfer Pricing Expert

Rwanda Revenue Authority

Feb 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Established the International Taxation Unit and led transfer pricing strategy, mentoring TP auditors and implementing medium- and long-term capacity-building programs to strengthen audit capability.

International Tax Transfer Pricing Policy Development Mentoring Capacity Building

Transfer Pricing Analyst/Auditor

Kenya Revenue Authority

Jun 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 6 months)

Conducted transfer pricing audits and benchmarking studies using databases like OneSource and BvD, prepared TP assessments and reports, drafted international tax proposals and delivered training to TP specialists.

Transfer Pricing Auditing Benchmarking Training

ERP Functional Consultant

Impax Africa

Jun 2012 - May 2013 (11 months)

Prepared functional specifications, implemented and configured ERP systems on SQL Server, performed testing and delivered end-user training and documentation for finance teams.

ERP Implementation SQL Server Functional Specifications User Training Management Reporter Technical Documentation

Regional Manager, Tax and Transfer Pricing

PKF Eastern Africa

Managed regional tax and transfer pricing services, leading TP policy planning, benchmarking, tax structuring and dispute resolution across jurisdictions while overseeing team delivery.

Transfer Pricing Benchmarking Tax Controversy Team Leadership International Tax