Sharon is a dynamic and accomplished tax professional renowned for her expertise intax compliance, dispute resolution, international taxation, cross-border transaction advisory,transfer pricing, and customs procedures. With a client-first mindset and a proven ability todeliver innovative, results-driven solutions, Sharon has established herself as anindispensable partner to leading organizations across diverse sectors, includingtelecommunications, manufacturing, banking, healthcare, and a wide range of corporateenterprises. Her strategic insight and dedication to excellence consistently drive exceptionaloutcomes for her clients.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) –University of Nairobi
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) –Strathmore University (KASNEB)
- Advanced Diploma in Internation Taxation -Chartered Institute of Taxation, United Kingdom
Professional and Industry Experience
Areas of experience: Corporation Tax, Employment Income/Personal taxation, Withholding tax, Value Added Tax and Customs & Excise duties.
- January 2025 – Present - Assistant Manager, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP
- January 2024 – December 2024 - Consultant, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP
- January 2022 – December 2023 - Analyst, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP
- May 2021 – August 2021 - Finance Attaché, Kenya Revenue Authority
Notable achievements include;
- Designed and delivered high-impact internal and external tax training programs covering corporation tax, VAT, withholding tax, customs duties, international taxation, and dispute resolution. Notably, served as a distinguished trainer for the French Chambers of Commerce Kenya, enhancing industry knowledge and compliance standards.
- Played a pivotal role in successfully lobbying for advantageous tax treatment of locally sourced inputs for Special Economic Zone entities, securing beneficial outcomes for businesses and stakeholders.
- Represented clients with distinction in alternative dispute resolution engagements with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), skillfully negotiating mutually agreeable resolutions that safeguarded client interests.
- Authored comprehensive transfer pricing documentation and guided companies in seamlessly implementing policies for transactions with non-resident related parties, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Secured private rulings on tax interpretation and administration, providing clarity and certainty for clients navigating complex tax landscapes.
- Achieved favorable judgments from the Tax Appeals Tribunal, and other forums, overturning tax demands and levies while championing client rights.
- Led a high-stakes alternative dispute resolution process, reducing a KES1.65 billion tax assessment by over 98% to KES 24 million for a major distributor in the beverage industry.
- Secured KES 294 million in tax refunds for a technology solutions provider, through meticulous compliance audit and innovative reconciliation strategies.