Tax Analyst & Data Analytics Specialist for Compliance and
Resume:
ERICK OUMA WABWIRE
Kenyan Nairobi, Kenya +254*********
SUMMARY
● Detail-oriented Tax Analyst with expertise in tax administration and regulatory compliance
● Educational background:
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science – Maseno University
Certification in Tax Administration – KESRA
Certification in Data Analytics – Coursera
Ongoing specialization in Data Science – ALX
● Professional focus:
● Applying analytical expertise to interpret complex tax laws and financial statements.
● Audit Processes: Understanding external and internal audits.
● Internal Controls: Relevant for ensuring tax integrity. EDUCATION
ALX – Online March 2025 – To Complete by June 2026 Certificate, Data Science
Coursera – Online November 2024 – April 2025
Certificate, Data Analytics
Kenya School of Revenue Administration – Nairobi, Kenya January 2022 – April 2024 Certificate, Tax Administration
Maseno University – Kisumu, Kenya September 2011 – December 2015 Degree, Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Consultancy Dec 2024 to date
● Led high-stakes negotiations with tax authorities, securing favourable settlements while maintaining positive regulatory relationships.
● Developed tax optimization frameworks that cut cash tax outflows without compromising compliance.
● Coordinate annual transfer pricing documentation with global tax teams, meeting all jurisdictional requirements on time.
Tax Compliance Officer Jul 2020 - May 2024
Kenya Revenue Authority – Kisii, Kenya
● Optimized taxpayer management, increasing revenue by 20% and improving collection accuracy. Led compliance efforts, reducing non-compliance risks by 17% through strategic mitigation.
● Identified tax discrepancies, applying analytical skills to ensure revenue integrity.
● Delivered high-impact reports, providing data-driven insights for executive decisions under tight deadlines.
● Enhanced tax audit profiling, analyzing third-party data to improve compliance strategies.
● Risk Mitigation / Risk Management (Tax Risk), using behavioral analysis to optimize tax strategies.
● Financial Statements Analysis, to enhance compliance with Tax regulations. Itax/ Customer Care Officer Jan 2017 - Jun 2020
Kenya Revenue Authority – Bungoma, Kenya
● Improved taxpayer services by 12%, enhancing accessibility and efficiency with user-friendly front office solutions.
● Led educational campaigns, boosting taxpayer compliance and understanding of KRA obligations.
● Problem-Solving, minimizing service disruptions by 13% through proactive ICT coordination.
● Client Relationship Management, strengthening stakeholder relationships and improving satisfaction ratings.
● Enhanced taxpayer communication, swiftly addressing feedback to build trust in KRA services.
● Optimized processes, collaborating across departments to streamline taxpayer query resolution. PROJECT ACTIVITIES
Kazi Connect March 2025 - Present
A Smart job matching platform that leverages AI to connect the youth to verifiable, scam-free job opportunities based on skills and education. The link to access the platform is here; https://kazi-connect.vercel.app/job-match Here is a brief description youtube video on how it operates; (42) Smart Job Matching Platform Empowering Kenyan Youth Through AI-Powered Employment Solutions - YouTube
The key metrics is to register over 1000 youth job seekers in three months, achieve 75% success rate and have 60% job application response.
SKILLS
● Data Analytics (SQL, R-
Programming, Tableau)
● Google Workspace ● Microsoft Office Suite
● Project Scope ● Project Planning ● Project Coordination
● Tax Accounting
● Regulatory Compliance ● Corporate and Individual Tax Policy
● Tax Returns / Tax Filings
● Tax Assessments ● Tax Litigation
● Double Taxation Treaties
(DTTs)
● Tax Planning ● Tax Law / Tax Legislation
● Zoom ● Descript ● Notion
INTERESTS
● Hiking ● Farming ● Stock/crypto
Investments
LANGUAGES
● Kiswahili - Native
● Luhya - Native
● English - Expert
● Spanish - Beginner
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