Anastanzia Ruhangakiza

• Company Overview: Private (Audit Firm)
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns including VAT, PAYE, WHT, and income tax for submission on a timely basis
• Advise multinational clients on tax compliance and fiscal incentives across Uganda and East Africa.
• Assistance with the firms internal and client risk documentation and management processes from onboarding clients.
• Review of client AML policies to ensure compliance with the anti-money laundering policies and data privacy acts.
• Update and maintenance of client databases on the network for various assignments that are past, current, and futuristic.
• Drafting of various documentation from memos, emails, reports, social media posts (alerts and articles), analyses to clients and senior management for review and approval
• Support internal teams in the audit and advisory departments and clients with tax structuring, income tax return filing, and transaction advisory.
• Support the department in the planning and budgeting to ensure adherence and achievement of the
• Handle URA audit responses, engage in objection resolution, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Conducting tax health checks and identifying compliance risks for various clients
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and accounting software to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.
• Regular update of periodic reports and deliverables agreed upon on a monthly, quarterly, semi annual and annual basis to both clients and within department so as to meet the targets and deadlines.
• Analysis of large volumes of data provided by clients ranging from audited financial statements to general ledgers, trial balances and expense ledgers with exorbitantly large transactions and obtaining proper documentation and clarification from the clients in various sectors but mostly banks and insurance companies.
• Participating in client due diligence process which include review of the client's location, nature of business, shareholders, directors and ultimate beneficial owners as well as their ability to adhere to our terms of engagement so as to avoid interaction with high-risk individuals.
• Contribute to training and mentoring junior team members, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team performance.
• Providing support to queries from member firms abroad with jurisdictional advice on Ugandan laws and tax amendments on their effect to operations of clients abroad.
• Managing transfer pricing documentation and related-party transaction compliance
• Engaging with URA on tax matters, audits, and EFRIS-related issues
• Advising clients on tax planning strategies to reduce exposure and enhance compliance.
• Preparing tax reports and communicating findings to management and clients
• Provide tax and regulatory advisory to clients across various sectors, ranging from banking and insurance to fintech and manufacturing, offering tailored solutions to improve compliance, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Assist clients with cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Advise on the adoption of accounting and effect of the tax treatments in line with industry standards, helping clients optimize their financial position and meet regulatory obligations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, producing financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements to identify trends and financial forecasts.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reviews with clients, analyzing performance and offering actionable insights to improve profitability and financial health.

• Company Overview: Private

As an accountant, I carried out the following;

• Bookkeeping: Systematically record financial transactions and maintain ledgers, journals, and trial balances.
• Banking: Manage company bank accounts, process deposits and withdrawals, and oversee cash flow.
• Reconciliation: Compare and align bank statements, ledgers, and sub-ledgers to ensure records are accurate.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Manage supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Track customer debts, issue invoices, and follow up on collections.
• Foreign Exchange Transactions: Record and manage currency conversions, exchange rate fluctuations, and related gains or losses.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets, monitor variances, and project financial outcomes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax laws, statutory requirements, and filing deadlines.
• Internal Controls: Implement systems to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Advisory: Provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

As an auditor i carried out the following

• Verification: Examine financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Compliance Review: Assess adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Internal Control Evaluation: Test the effectiveness of internal financial and operational controls.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate financial and operational risks.
• Fraud Detection: Investigate anomalies and potential fraudulent activities.
• Independent Opinion: Provide an objective conclusion on the fairness of the financial statements.

• Company Overview: Private
• I actively engaged in customer service, ensuring their needs were met with professionalism and efficiency.
• I also performed data entry tasks, including the setup of new accounts and follow-up with dormant clients, contributing to the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records.
• Additionally, I handled the printing and scanning of documents, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
• Furthermore, I assisted in checking the creditworthiness of clients before loans were disbursed, contributing to risk management practices.
• As part of my internship program, I rotated through different departments each week, gaining insights into diverse banking functions and enhancing my overall understanding of the industry.