Nicholas Onyere Mulama
Profile & Portfolio
Accountants, Business and Financial Operations Occupations, Financial Specialists, Tax Agents
Iโm Nicholas Onyere Mulama โ a results-driven finance professional with 4+ years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, and financial reporting. Currently at TGS Manohar Lall and Rai, I specialize in tax strategy, audit support, and corporate filings.
With a strong foundation in BCom (Accounting) and ongoing MSc Finance studies, I merge analytical thinking with practical solutions to help businesses stay compliant and financially agile. Proficient in SAP, QuickBooks, Excel, Stata, and SPSS, I bring a data-driven approach to solving tax and financial challenges.
Experience
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TGS MANOHAR LALL AND RAI
FINANCE AND TAX ASSOCIATE - 2021 -
Spearheaded tax health checks that identified and resolved non-compliance issues, saving clients over KES 15 million in potential penalties and interest.
Successfully handled and closed 25+ tax audits, objections, and appeals, particularly involving VAT, PAYE, and corporate income tax, with favorable outcomes.
Developed automated Excel-based tax computation tools, improving accuracy and reducing reporting time by 40%.
Ensured 100% compliance in filing over 300 annual income tax and VAT returns, covering clients in real estate, logistics, retail, and consulting sectors.
Advised clients on tax-efficient restructuring strategies during mergers and acquisitions, leading to significant corporate tax savings and regulatory compliance.
Mentored and trained junior associates on KRAโs iTax system, professional ethics, and local tax regulations, enhancing team productivity.
Reconciled tax provisions with audited financial statements to ensure alignment with IFRS and Kenyan tax laws, reducing audit risks.
Maintained a 95% client retention rate by providing responsive, personalized tax advisory and strategic support.
Education
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MASTER OF SCIENCE FINANCE
UNIVERSITY of NAIROBI2024-2025 -
pecializing in Finance and Investment, with a strong focus on valuation, corporate finance, econometrics, and financial modeling.
Represented UoN at the CFA Institute Research Challenge, presenting equity research on CRDB Bank of Tanzania.
Undertaking a thesis on the impact of bank-specific and macroeconomic factors on stock performance of listed Kenyan banks using panel data analysis.
Proficient in using Stata, SPSS, and Excel for advanced financial research and data interpretation.
Active in professional development through participation in seminars, research forums, and data science training.
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BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)
COPPERATIVE UNIVERSITY of KENYA2016-2020 -
Graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce โ Accounting Option, with strong academic performance in financial reporting, taxation, and auditing.
Served as Class Representative, demonstrating leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Completed internship at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, gaining hands-on experience in SAP, QuickBooks, and financial record management.
Participated in business research and financial analysis projects, laying the groundwork for advanced studies in Finance and CPA certification.
Volunteered in peer mentorship programs, helping fellow students with accounting coursework and exam preparation.
Skills
- Accounting and Finance
- Building a 3 statement financial model
- excel formulas for finance
- finance analyst
- Tax Administration & Compliance