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Edith Kunaka
Finance And Tax Manager
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Experienced finance professional with 6 years of expertise in taxation, management accounting, and financial strategy. Currently serving as Senior Tax Manager, focusing on corporate tax planning, compliance, cost optimization, and financial reporting. Skilled in strategic decision-making, business performance analysis, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven track record in implementing tax policies, providing data-driven insights, and delivering measurable financial results. Committed to continuous professional growth with technical and strategic strengths in performance management, financial strategy, and risk assessment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance and Tax Manager
Mountant Chemicals Pty Ltd (SA)
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: www.mountchem.com
- Designed and executed a group-wide tax optimization plan, reducing overall tax liability by approximately 14% in 2 years.
- Collaborated with the CFO and finance teams to align tax planning with long term financial forecasts and capital expenditures.
- Managed a team of 6 tax professionals, fostering a high-performance culture through mentorships, seminars, training and performance KPIs.
- Reclaimed over 150K in overpaid taxes across multiple jurisdictions through a spearheaded a VAT recovery initiative.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitoring cash flow with a focus on the timing of receivables and payables, especially in relation to supplier agreements and customer payment terms.
- Tax Compliance - Achieved a 40% revenue growth through the developed tax strategies.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations unique to the chemicals industry, including environmental taxes and reporting requirements.
- Audit Coordination: Managing tax audits, particularly those related to environmental regulations and international trade compliance.
- Risk Management - Introduced a Tax Risk Management Framework (TRMF) that improved risk visibility and reduced audit preparation time by 35%.
- Internal Controls: Implementing controls to ensure compliance with safety regulations and financial accuracy, addressing the complexities of hazardous materials.
- Team Leadership - Led quarterly tax risk assessments and audits ensuring zero penalties and full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.
- Collaboration: Work with operations and compliance teams to ensure financial strategies align with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous Improvement - Process Optimization: Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes, particularly in inventory management and cost control.
- Www.mountchem.com
Senior Tax Accountant
Crowe Chartered Accountants(ZIM)
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: www.crowe.com/zw
- Increased the company client portfolio by 25% through expert guidance and strategic tax advices across.
- Improved company profitability by 20% in a year through my transition skills into a dual role, combining tax advisory and management accounting responsibilities for SME and corporate clients.
- Assisted in development of monthly management accounts and financial dashboards for 20+ clients, enabling improved cash flow management and cost control.
- Lead a team of tax economists, overseeing their work, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Conduct comprehensive tax research and analysis to stay updated with the latest tax laws, regulations, and rulings in Zimbabwe.
- Advised clients on tax structuring, yielding an average of 10-15% tax savings across varying industries including manufacturing, real estate and tech.
- Achieved 30% revenue increment through tax audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and provide recommendations for corrective actions for clients.
- Participated in strategy sessions with client’s CFOs, providing insights on operating margins, cost drivers, and tax implications of investment decision.
- Stay abreast of emerging tax trends and changes in tax regulations, attending professional development programs and seminars.
- Www.crowe.com/zw
Finance internship programme
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique tax needs and develop tailored strategies to optimize their tax positions and minimize liabilities.
- Prepared and reviewed complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex tax legislation, including international tax laws, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions, guiding tax implications and compliance requirements.
- Utilized advanced financial modelling techniques to assess the tax impact of various business transactions, providing clients with accurate and insightful financial forecasts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including legal and financial professionals, to ensure seamless integration of tax strategies into clients' overall business operations.
- Actively stayed updated with changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends, attended professional development programs and obtained relevant certifications to enhance knowledge and expertise.
Education
Strategic Master’s in Business Administration -
National University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. Honours Degree - Fiscal Studies
National University of Science And Technology
Zimbabwe11-2018
Master of Commerce - Financial Economics and Investment
Midlands State University
Postgraduate Diploma - Applied Taxation
Institute of Certified Tax Accountants
Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
Skills
Corporate taxation expertise
Cost management and forecasting
Strategic financial planning
Cost optimization strategies
Tax compliance expertise
KPI analysis
Risk management controls
Cross-functional partnership
Financial forecasting skills
Leadership and mentoring
Expertise in tax regulations
Tax analysis
Specialized knowledge in partnership taxation
Interpretation of tax regulations
Indirect tax strategy development
Assessment of tax frameworks
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced staff preparation hours by 20-30 hours mostly through MS Excel spreadsheets formation for accuracy.
- Increased company revenue by 25% and reduced client tax liability by 15%, with improved streams on corporate income through Tax Seminars held.
- Business development through VAT refunds and tax fines - negotiated on behalf of clients to reduce total tax liability and fines by 50% success for all clients portfolios.
Affiliations
- Institute of Certified Tax Accountants (ICTA)
- Zimbabwe Evaluation Society Economist Council
- Chartered Financial Institute (CFI)
- Chartered Institute of Taxation
Personal Information
Driving License: Yes
Qualifications And Certificates
- National University of Science and Technology, Strategic Master’s in Business Administration
- Midlands State University, B.Sc. Honours Degree in Fiscal Studies
- Chartered Certified Accountants PTA, Excel Advanced Level
- Institute of Certified Tax Accountants, Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Taxation
- Corporate Finance Institute, Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst
Awards
- Awarded Best Tax Manager of the year at Crowe Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe
- Emerging Finance Researcher by Zimbabwe Evaluation Society Economist Council
Software
Sage
Quickbooks
SAP ERP
Certification
IBASA - Business Analyst
Work Availability
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Timeline
Finance and Tax Manager
Mountant Chemicals Pty Ltd (SA)
08.2022 - Current
Senior Tax Accountant
Crowe Chartered Accountants(ZIM)
08.2018 - 07.2022
Finance internship programme
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)
08.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Commerce - Financial Economics and Investment
Midlands State University
Postgraduate Diploma - Applied Taxation
Institute of Certified Tax Accountants
Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst - undefined
Corporate Finance Institute
Strategic Master’s in Business Administration -
National University of Science and Technology
B.Sc. Honours Degree - Fiscal Studies
National University of Science And Technology