Wanambwa Robert Kamotison
Domestic Tax Consultant
Uganda
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking for Public Private Tax Specialist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of taxation and inter Agency collaboration and training in Project appraisal and management of successful Programs. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in taxation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated tax professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Tax specialist with over 7 years of experience in taxation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head TREP Secretariat
Uganda Revenue Authority
Kampala, Uganda
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Collaborated with Ministry of Finance, Uganda Revenue Authority, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda Registration Services Bureau and Ministry of Local Government to achieve a harmonized taxpayer registration Process .
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement for staff under my supervision.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Tax Compliance Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority
Kampala, Uganda
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Improved collection process via solicitation and analysis of feedback as well as detailed reporting.
- Used Dynamic Reports soft ware and Microsoft Office Project to create reports to keep senior management informed of operations and progress of compliance efforts.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
- Scheduled and conducted evaluations of company policies, procedures and internal control structures.
- Researched learning topics and worked with Assistant Commissioner Service Management in drafting scripts and documentation, tracking attendance and implementing audits.
- Monitored data export from internal and external systems, identifying and reporting potential risks.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Developed and implemented internal control tests to verify employee compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Wrote and presented reports outlining findings and recommendations from compliance audits.
- Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
- Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
- Forged productive relationships with shareholder companies and managed contribution accounts.
Head of Finance
Kalungu Town Council Local Government
Masaka, Uganda
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect Town Council assets.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes to the Town Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer of Kalungu District.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Facilitated in development of strong internal controls and finance Policies that improved internal control systems and procedures.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 3 finance department for Kalungu Town Council.
- Used advanced excell to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against town council By laws.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
Branch Operations Manager
Opportunity Bank
Kampala, Uganda
02.2008 - 02.2011
- Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
- Maintained branch files for major accounts, investments and employees.
- Assessed expansion plans and presented costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Completed daily Bank Secrecy Act reports.
- Set up and supervised cash shipments.
- Implemented new organizational strategies to strengthen filing systems for billing, receiving and delivery reports to optimize processes.
- Maintained scheduling for main branch to keep shifts appropriately staffed.
- Cooperated with Credit Manager and Sales Manager to devise efficient marketing strategies and meet company objectives.
- Increased client and supplier satisfaction by solving complex issues with efficient resolutions.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches.
- Engaged employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
- Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to improve operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
- Developed prospects for new loans though weekly cold calling.
- Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
- Evaluated applications against outline specifications to approve, reject or recommend adjustments files.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Submitted loan applications to loan underwriter for verification and recommendation.
- Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
- Uncovered and resolved strategic and tactical issues impacting sales management and business operations.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
Loans Officer
Faulu Uganda
Jinja, Uganda
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Reviewed and edited loan agreements to promote efficiency and accuracy.
- Originated, reviewed, processed, closed and administered customer loan proposals.
- Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Advised clients on mortgage, education and personal loans.
- Assisted senior-level credit officers with complex loan applications.
- Submitted loan applications to underwriter for verification and recommendations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents.
- Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
Education
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
Makerere University
Makerere University 10.2012 - 02.2014
BBA - Accounting Option
Makerere University Business School
Kampala Uganda 08.2003 - 10.2006
Skills
Head Start program familiarity
Entrepreneurial personality
Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurship expertise
Multitasking Abilities
Computer Skills
Timeline
Head TREP Secretariat
Uganda Revenue Authority
02.2017 - 08.2020
Tax Compliance Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority
05.2013 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Economic Policy Management
Makerere University
10.2012 - 02.2014
Head of Finance
Kalungu Town Council Local Government
07.2011 - 02.2015
Branch Operations Manager
Opportunity Bank
02.2008 - 02.2011
Loans Officer
Faulu Uganda
03.2007 - 06.2008
BBA - Accounting Option
Makerere University Business School
08.2003 - 10.2006