HUSSEIN MASHAKA PEPE
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Skilled Tax Consultant and auditor with relevant experience in providing tax advisory and external audit services to diverse clientele. Strengths include adeptness in tax law interpretation, proficient use of modern tax software and a knack for identifying potential tax savings. Have played instrumental role in past roles by successfully mitigating clients' tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Consultant
KPMG East Africa
Dar es Salaam
01.2024 - Current
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the business of clients I serve and industry in which they operate through intensive media research
- Conducting comprehensive tax due diligence and preparing detailed reports for M&A deals, following a thorough analysis of target companies' financial and tax information
- Keep up to date with local and international business and economic issues and applying the knowledge to local and international tax assignments
- Executing periodic tax health checks for clients to evaluate their compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations
- As a proactive team member, representing clients—both local companies and multinational corporations in correspondence and discussions with the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) regarding tax audits, objections, and inquiries
- Providing tax advice to clients (both local and multinational corporations) on the implications of various business transactions and events, recommending optimal solutions
- Performing and reviewing corporate income tax computations to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Preparing and filing final corporate income tax returns through the TRA taxpayer portal, ensuring timely submission after review and approval from manager and partner
- Preparing and filing monthly VAT and withholding tax returns via the TRA tax portal system, ensuring compliance after review and approval from manager and partner
- Supervising and mentoring junior associates during the assigned tax assignments
Audit Team Leader cum Tax Consultant
Premier Plus Associates
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Performing audit planning and risk assessment and do analytical review to determine unusual changes from previous year of audit to current year of audit
- Conduct audit in specific sections (revenue, expenses (admin, personnel, sales & distribution), taxation, property, plant and equipment, inventory, receivables, cash and bank, equity & reserves, long term loans, payables and interview appropriate personnel and document the findings before audit WP file is presented to Partner
- Preparing reports and present audit findings to senior client management and audit committees including suggesting recommendations to improve compliance and efficiency
- Preparing and negotiating fee proposals for existing clients and assisting in forming propositions for new business
- Assist clients in complying with tax laws (filling of monthly tax returns including Pay As You Earn, SDL, withholding tax returns and VAT to the tax authority (TRA-Tanzania Revenue Authority- taxpayer portal system) before due dates and providing them with tax compliance reminder and doing tax health checks
- Attending clients tax authority (TRA-Tanzania Revenue Authority) queries within time stipulated in the letter with constructive responses in defending clients against tax penalties and interests
- Lodging tax objections for clients and application for tax refund claims
Auditor Cum Tax Consultant
VA Business Assurance Services
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Compiling audit documentation by filing and maintaining working papers and prepare working papers for team leader
- Under general guidance of the team leader, survey the functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of control
- Assist team leader in executing auditing in various audit sections especially with expenditures verification by vouching to supporting documents
- Assist Tax line manager in ensure clients are in good standing as far as tax laws are concerned (withholding taxes, employment taxes corporate taxes and other taxes)
- Assist Tax line manager in attending clients TRA queries within time stipulated in the letter with constructive responses in defending clients against tax penalties and interests
- Assist Tax line manager in reviewing tax computation and other compliance issues
Accounting & Finance Assistant
Dalbit Petroleum Limited
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Bank reconciliation and post bank reconciliation statements to SAP
- Managing petty cash and post to SAP
- Managing daily bank payment report
- Preparing invoices for customers
- Fuel stock reconciliation
- Preparation of monthly fuel truck revenues and posting monthly revenues to SAP
- Posting incoming invoices (MIRO) to SAP
- Posting incoming payments and outgoing payments to SAP
- Booking and posting invoices using SageAccpac
- Run re-curring expenses in SAP
- Filing withholding taxes and post in Revenue Gateway system
Education
Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting (Hons)
University of Dar es salaam
07.2019
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kibaha Secondary School
05.2016
Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Jude Secondary School
10.2013
Certificate of Primary Education -
Meru Primary School
09.2009
Skills
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Problem solving skills
- Innovation skills
- Quick learner
- Ability to work in teams
- Ability to work in tight deadlines
- Reconciliations
- Flexibility
Affiliations
- ACCA(UK)-ACCA final level candidate
- National Board of Accountants and Auditors of Tanzania- CPA(T)-Associate Public Accountant in Public Practice
Certification
ACCA(UK), CPA(T)-ACPA-PP6298, Registered Tax Consultant by TRA
Taxconsultantregistration
Tanzania Revenue Authority, 2073
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/04/95
- Nationality: TANZANIAN
- Marital Status: SINGLE
References
- Samwel Esupu, Director-Tax and Regulatory Services, KPMG East Africa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 714-209-535, sesupu@kpmg.co.tz
- CPA Elinipendo Mbwambo, Managing Partner-Audit & Assurance Services, Premier Plus Associates, P.O.BOX 14246, Arusha, Tanzania, +255754883344, eembwambo@gmail.com
- Beatrice Kabutta, Chief Accountant, Tanganyika Wilderness Camps, P.O.BOX 8276, Arusha, Tanzania, +255 754-909-154, beatrice@twctanzania.com
Training
- Tax updates seminars & training, Training, Tanzania Revenue Authority, 2020-2024
- Various seminars & workshops on Auditing, Training & Workshops, National Board of Accountants and Auditors, 2020-2024
- Various internal training on IPSAS, IAS/IFRS & Tax matters, Training, Office, 2020-present
Nssf
45138419
Nationalidentificationnumber
19950504232170000422
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Best Student in Form Four North Western Zone Mock examinations-June 2013
- Overall best business and commercial student-Form four-2013
Timeline
Tax Consultant
KPMG East Africa
01.2024 - Current
Audit Team Leader cum Tax Consultant
Premier Plus Associates
08.2021 - 12.2023
Auditor Cum Tax Consultant
VA Business Assurance Services
01.2020 - 07.2021
Accounting & Finance Assistant
Dalbit Petroleum Limited
09.2019 - 12.2019
ACCA(UK), CPA(T)-ACPA-PP6298, Registered Tax Consultant by TRA
Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting (Hons)
University of Dar es salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kibaha Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Jude Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education -
Meru Primary School
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