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.