Jane Maina Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Presently, I engage my services as a Tax Associate where I establish efficient workflow processes, monitor daily productivity while overseeing the overall productivity of the company.Key Contributions:⦁ Providing strategic insight to clients on all taxes to ensure 100% compliance with company policies and procedures.⦁ Overseeing the timely preparation, review, and filing of monthly returns such as PAYE, VAT, WHT, Catering levy etc.⦁ Preparing and reviewing annual corporation tax and individual income tax returns.⦁ Conducting tax computation for corporates and individuals and timely filing of monthly and annual returns.⦁ Cultivating solid relationships with clients while gaining key representation with legal authorities such as the KRA.⦁ Keeping track of industry trends and changes related to taxes by staying current on new tax laws and informing clients on changes and amendments of tax Acts.⦁ Planning, organizing, and coordinating tax training. ⦁ Liaising with clients on financial and tax planning aspects and advising them on available tax planning options.⦁ Ensuring 100% timely filing and payment of all taxes, statutory deductions and returns to the relevant authorities according to the stipulated laws.My Accomplishments:🏆 Managed the resolution and closure of more than 10 tax-related issues and disputes with KRA.🏆 Successfully organized and coordinated two tax seminars.

Nairobi, Kenya

I leveraged my Accounting competence to implement internal controls, conduct in-depth variance analyses, prepare financial reports while ensuring compliance with IFRS.Key Contributions:⦁ Optimized payroll processing for employees which included obtaining accurate data of their taxes calculating taxes, statutory deductions, and health benefits for our various clients.⦁ Prepared, analyzed, and filed statutory returns and online payments of various taxes e.g., PAYE, VAT, NSSF, WHT, WHVAT, NHIF and Installment taxes.⦁ Analyzed and maintained an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk.⦁ Prepared timely and accurate quarterly and annual tax reports.⦁ Revolutionalized the company workforce through presiding over Tax Tuesdays Tax Training which provided a platform where staff were trained on different areas of Tax on a weekly basis.⦁ Recorded financial data into QuickBooks maintaining accurate and current accounts for various clients at all times.⦁ Prepared monthly management accounts and annual financial statements for audit purposes.⦁ Conducted monthly bank reconciliations, populated all expense and receipt vouchers into Quick Books, and prepared monthly accounting reports for clients.⦁ Assisted in Tax registration and Tax reconciliations for various clients.⦁ Drafted annual financial reports for all the accounting clients in accordance with IFRS and GAAP requirements.

During my stint as a Finance Intern, I was responsible for managing budgets and cash flows, overseeing the annual budgeting, leading audits, analyzing financial reports, implementing business procedures, and reporting to senior management.Key Contributions:⦁ Handled internal and external inquiries and complaints submitted by accounts payable clerk, finance director, and other department heads, providing outstanding customer service when resolving issues.⦁ Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts, and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.⦁ Utilized ERP to analyze, store and record company financial information.⦁ Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.⦁ Reduced liabilities by accurately managing tax statements, mailings, journal entries, payments and transfers.⦁ Performed Bank reconciliation of daily financial statements⦁ Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents, and managing data.⦁ Receipted and accounted for revenue collections from various sources which included; court fees, fines, and legal deposits.⦁ Followed up an electronic transfer of payments to the payee accounts through the quick payment system.⦁ Provided premium quality/outstanding customer service; promptly responding to client querries and issues.