Thembinkosi Nxumalo
SNG Grant Thornton Eswatini
Mbabane
2
Languages
4
Years of experience
Self-motivated Tax Consultant dedicated to strategizing and evaluating techniques to minimize tax liability for clients. Experienced in preparing various types of returns, researching discrepancies and thoroughly reviewing financial records. Well-developed knowledge of multiple tax management software such as e-tax and TaxEase. Expert in researching and correcting process errors.
Work History
Tax Consultant
4 Years 3 Months- Reviewed client financial statements to ensure proper classification of expenses for optimal tax benefits.
- Identified discrepancies in client records that could trigger audits or result in missed deductions or credits.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Conducted thorough research to stay current on ever-changing tax laws, ensuring compliance for clients.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Analyzed financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual, and private foundation returns.
- Provided expert guidance to clients during audits, minimizing potential penalties and interest charges.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Utilized tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and taxing authorities during inquiries or disputes, achieving favorable outcomes.
- Collaborated with clients to answer questions and provide advice on tax matters.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses and allowances.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Taxation
- Tax compliance challenges among SME's - Research Project
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
- Revenue Collection Intern, Eswatini Electricity Company, Completed 2017
- Player for UNESWA Darts Team, 2013 to 2018
- Accounting Software Pastel Training in Uneswa, - Research Project
Skills
Tax Law Interpretation
Payroll familiarity
Document Proofreading
International Tax Knowledge
Client Tax Services
Tax Computations
Tax Credits and Incentives
Client Records Review
Individual Tax Returns
Year-end tax provision proficiency
Corporate tax preparation
Tax reporting
Tax code knowledge
Document Preparation
Tax Compliance Expertise
Tax Law Compliance
Reading Financial and Tax news
Staying up to date on what is happening in tax locally and internationally.
Gaining skills on tax planning and advices in investments
Languages
Siswati
C1
Advanced
English
B1
Intermediate
Timeline
Tax Consultant
SNG Grant Thornton Eswatini
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
University of Eswatini
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
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University of Eswatini
Postgraduate Diploma from Taxation
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