Sharon Boke

Sharon has experience in carrying out engagements involving: audit defense, tax risk and opportunities assessments (tax compliance review), tax computations and compliance, applications for waivers for penalties and interests.

Education and Qualifications

  • University of Nairobi - Bachelor of Commerce
  • Strathmore University - Certified Public Accountant
  • Kisii University - Computer Packages

Professional and Industry Experience

Areas of experience: Corporation Tax, Employment Income/Personal taxation, Withholding tax, Value Added Tax and Customs & Excise duties.

Sharon has experience in carrying out engagements involving: audit defense, tax risk and opportunities assessments (tax compliance review), tax computations and compliance, applications for waivers for penalties and interests.

  • January 2022 – Present - Tax Analyst, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP
  • May 2021 – August 2021 - Finance Attaché, Kenya Revenue Authority
  • May 2021 – August 2021 - Facilities and Logistics Services, Attaché Kenya Revenue Authority
  • March 2020 – December 2020 - Finance Intern, Shazam Enterprise
  • October 2019 – January 2020 - Accounts Intern, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Notable achievements include;

  • Worked as a team to surpass the target revenue collection given by Kenya Revenue Authority as a station, Isebania OSBP.
  • Prepared daily revenue and reconciliations to be used by managers in decision making.
  • Maintaining books of accounts free from any audit queries.
  • Consolidated petty cash expenditures and prepared the cashbook for reimbursement of the stations standing imprest.
  • Followed up with KRA M-service support team for validation of failed online tax payments.
  • Ensure smooth flow of tax payments by preparing hardcopy payment manuals to help aid taxpayers making their tax returns.
  • Helped in the preparation of proposals and Bills of Quantities (BQs) for Isebania OSBP.
  • Examined bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, County Government.
  • Evaluating financial operations to recommend the best practises, identify issues and strategize solutions and helping organization run efficiently.
  • Appointed as a Director Symposia in Finance and Investment Students Association (FISA) at University of Nairobi.
  • Acted as Infinix Mobile brand ambassador by participating in sales and marketing promotion campaigns to increase monthly sales revenues and improve brand awareness.