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Pauline Kihara

@paulinekihara

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Detail-oriented tax professional with expertise in compliance and audits.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to utilize my tax expertise.

I am a detail-oriented and hardworking tax professional with a solid understanding of the legal framework surrounding taxation. My experience includes conducting tax audits, reviewing financial records, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws. I have a keen eye for identifying variances in financial statements and advising organizations on corrective measures to enhance tax compliance.

Throughout my career, I have built a strong foundation in office management and administrative tasks, complemented by my excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I thrive in collaborative environments and am dedicated to adding substantive value to my team. I am currently seeking a role that will allow me to further develop my skills while contributing to the ultimate goals of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Tax Associate

Current

Taxplan Consulting Limited

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Conducted tax audits, reviewing and verifying financial records for compliance with tax laws and upcoming reforms. Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and provided recommendations for non-compliance areas.

Tax Audits Tax Compliance Tax Health Check Tax Health Checks Tax Advisory ETIMS Registration Tax Agent

Tax Dispute Management Intern

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Reviewed taxpayer objections under Section 51 of the Tax Procedures Act 2015, assessing validity and conducting detailed analysis of financial statements. Gathered external data and assessed internal systems to verify taxpayer claims.

ITax System Objection Data Validation Tax Procedures Act Financial Statement Analysis ITAX System

Tax Investigation Attache'

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Obtained facts to establish elements of tax fraud and conducted surveillance on taxpayer business premises. Collaborated with government and private agencies to gather taxpayer information for investigations.

Tax Investigation Document Analysis Additional Assessment Raising Surveillance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)

Master in Tax and Customs Administration, Tax and Customs Administration

Currently working on my project after completing coursework. The curriculum covered the legal framework of taxation, computation of various taxes, and taxation of multinationals in cases of double tax agreements.

Chuka University

Bachelor of Science, Economics and Statistics

Grade: Second-class upper division

Attained a second-class upper division. The program explored aspects of analyzing macroeconomic and microeconomic problems using quantitative techniques.