Alice N. Chuchu

Experience

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  KPMG East Africa

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2021

   Global Mobility Services. This is a service line that focus on offering of tax and immigration services to employees who are on expatriation.  Monthly compliance services: Preparation, review and filing of monthly returns such PAYE, VAT, WHT, tourism levy. Annual compliance services: Preparation and review of annual corporation tax and individual income tax returns. Tax Advisory services:  Assistance in handling KRA audits: Contract review: This involves carrying out a review of the active or prospective contracts and advising the client on the possible tax implications. Preparation and conducting tax training  Advising clients on available tax planning options. Client management.  Tax health check review services. This entails the review of a company’s level of compliance in line with the provisions of the governing tax legislation and advising on corrective recommendations. Assistance in self-declaration process:  Application for refunds from the KRA:  Assistance in tax registration.  Assistance in tax reconciliation.  Preparation of tax alerts: This involves the preparation of the alerts on various legislation changes. Team management: This involves the management of engagement teams Show less

  • Senior Tax Advisor

    Oct 2016 - Feb 2021

  • Tax Advisor

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2016
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  CM Advocates LLP

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior Associate

  ▪ Providing tax advisory services in relation to corporation tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), withholding tax, customs duty, excise duty and all other taxes and levies that may be applicable to a client’s business.▪ Providing tax management and compliance services including review and filing of monthly and annual tax returns as well as payment of periodic taxes within statutory deadlines.▪ Providing compliance services on behalf of clients such as individual and employer tax registrations, advising on taxes payable, ensuring that monthly and annual tax returns return filing and tax remittance is done within the statutory timelines.▪ Representing clients in handling tax refund claims.▪ Advising on the interpretation of Double Tax Agreements and their application when carrying out business in Kenya.▪ Representing clients in any disputes with the KRA including filing objections and appeals to the Tax Appeals Tribunal.▪ Keeping clients updated on new tax developments through the Firm's newsletter and news alert platforms.▪ Conducting training of staff on tax related matters.▪ Undertaking tax audit.▪ Investigating and researching on emerging tax practices, laws and regulations and participating where necessary in policy reform relating to tax issues.▪ Actively participating in the Firm’s wide business development efforts and brand visibility strategies for the unit for both existing and new clients.▪ Managing the communication between the clients and the firm, ensuring that timely invoicing is done and following up for collection of fees. Show less

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  EY

  Apr 2024 - now

  Tax Manager