CHELANGAT SHERYL

Tax Assistant

• Job Details:Successfully prepared and filed over 1,000 income tax, PAYE, VAT, and monthly rental income (MRI) tax returns, ensuring 100% compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) regulations. Maintained accurate tax records and job trackers, effectively resolving tax-related issues, which resulted in a 30% reduction in penalties and late fees. Conducted reconciliations for various tax computations, including withholding tax (resident and non-resident), VAT, and prepaid installment tax, improving accuracy by 25%. Streamlined the monthly tax payment process for PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, MRI, and VAT, reducing processing time by 40%. Prepared detailed monthly payroll reports and annual P9A forms for statutory clients, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Developed a comprehensive tax compliance checklist that enhanced adherence to KRA regulations and improved internal audit scores by 15%. Collaborated with senior consultants to execute complex tax assignments, contributing to a 20% increase in client satisfaction and retention rates.

Finance Intern

• Job Details:Assisted in the preparation of financial statements for tax filing, contributing to the successful submission of over 200 client tax returns. Conducted bank reconciliations (online and offline) and managed statutory filings (NHIF, PAYE, NSSF), ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines. Efficiently posted bills, payments, and petty cash transactions using QuickBooks, enhancing the accuracy of financial records by 20%. Gained valuable experience across multiple departments, including accounts, administration, tax, and audit, building a strong foundation in financial management.