Natasha Kara

Experience

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  Gold Point Apartments

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Trainee Bookkeeper

  Achievements:• Recorded day to day financial transaction and completed the posting process.• Verified that transactions are recorded in the correct daybook, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger.• Entered data, maintained records and created reports and financial statements,• Managed and disbursed employee advances• Processed accounts receivable/payable and handled payroll in a timely manner.

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  HLB Zambia

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  Key responsibilities:• Filing client's tax documents, including quarterly payments, extensions, and tax returns.• Recommending new strategies to clients based on new taxation laws.• Conducting tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.• Prepare, consolidate, and review provision schedules on behalf of clients.• Maintaining records and filling systems.• Understanding financial landscapes and market trends.• Streamlining procedures and offer recommendations on how the tax filling process can run more efficiently.• Performing tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for business sectors and corporate heritage business units.• Looking into potential acquisitions and mergers to determine profitability, which includes finding areas to save on taxes, calculating ratios and analyzing any additional tax information.• Assisting with implementation of timely, cost-effective tax planning strategies designed to create value and enhance company's tax position Show less Achievements:• Prepared and submitted statutory returns on behalf of clients (PAYE, WHT, NAPSA, VAT)• Prepared Financial Statements and Management Accounts on behalf of clients.• Created and returned statements and documents to clients by set deadlines.• Prepared business income tax returns and statements for audits Assisting in financial planning.• Regularly reviewed systems and making updates and improvements where necessary.• Engaged regularly with clients and maintained strong relationships.• Maintained records and filing systems. Show less

  • Senior Tax and Accounting Associate

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Tax and Accounting Associate

    Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
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  PwC Zambia

  Nov 2022 - now

  Key responsibilities:• Supporting business development by creating and presenting proposals to potential clients.• Communicating effectively with clients and management and ensuring customer satisfaction.• Creating and presenting compliant and accurate financial statements for clients based on GAAP and IFRS standards.• Processing and analyzing client data to produce trial balances and financial statements.• Evaluating and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting for clients.• In charge of managing cash transactions.• Ensuring the business adheres to policies, procedures, legislations and regulations (SEC ICOFR reviews)• Auditing the efficiency of business operations.• Supporting external auditors by preparing audit packs and providing relevant information.• Identifying and resolving differences in monthly bank reconciliations.• Ensuring the quality, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records Show less

  • Senior Associate

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Experienced Associate

    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023