Michael Makhumbiri
Finance Professional and CPA Candidate
About
Self-motivated, dependable, reliable and trusted person in the area of profession who has graduated with Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and currently pursuing CPA certification. Great at skilled communication and focused on producing consistent and professional work for every assignment. Proven experience and knowledge in accounting, financial reporting, preparation of financial statements, tax administration and laws, statutory regulations and practices and administrative roles.
Proficient in preparing financial statement in accordance with IFRS reporting standards and GAAP.
Experience
Intern - Kenya Revenue Authority - Nairobi City, Kenya
(2025-05)
- Processing and reviewing tax returns including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, MRI, TOT, ITR and Corporate Tax, achieving accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax legislation.
- Collecting taxes, duties, and levies, contributing to timely revenue realization and improved compliance rates by 10%.
- Conducting tax audits and investigations to identify non-compliance, minimize revenue leakage 5%, and support enforcement actions.
- Delivering taxpayer education workshops and awareness programs that have helped improving taxpayer understanding of tax laws, procedures, and filing requirements.
- Securing full compliance with statutory deductions such as SHIF, NSSF, and AHL, including accurate filing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Enforcing tax laws and regulations by applying penalties and fines, assisting corrective actions and deterrence of tax evasion.
- Preparing and analyzing tax collection, compliance, and performance reports to go hand in hand management decision-making.
- Collaborating with government agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen tax administration and enhance compliance initiatives.
Attachment - Rafiki Microfinance Bank - Ruiru, Kenya
(2024-05 - 2024-08)
- Reviewed and processed 50+ client account applications weekly, ensuring 100% compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed 30+ client bank statements per week, supporting informed credit decisions and reducing risk exposure.
- Verified and validated 100+ KYC documents monthly, maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards.
- Contributed to business growth by supporting customer acquisition initiatives that increased branch client base by ~15%.
- Assisted 20+ customers daily with account reactivation, mobile banking enrolment, and ATM services, improving service efficiency and satisfaction.
- Facilitated processing of 25+ credit facility applications monthly, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all documentation.
- Conducted financial statement analysis for loan applications, improving credit risk assessment and approval accuracy.
- Prepared and submitted daily operational reports with zero reconciliation discrepancies, ensuring accurate transaction tracking.
- Processed and issued 15+ banker's cheques weekly, maintaining strict adherence to authorization and banking procedures.
Finance Undergraduate Trainee - Farmers Centre Agrovet - Kakamega, Kenya
(2022 - 2023)
- Provided general administrative aid, including preparing official correspondence, coordinating client deliveries, and managing incoming calls to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Aided procurement processes through vendor engagement, bid processing and analysis, and preparation and processing of supplier invoices for payment.
- Managed and maintained the organization's SharePoint system, electronic folders, and physical files, ensuring accurate, secure, and up-to-date records.
- Prepared and compiled monthly management and operational reports that enhanced decision-making and performance tracking.
- Monitored industry trends and developments in finance, provided advise and knowledge-based administrative and operational tasks.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative and clerical work, thus increased office efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance - Mount Kenya University (2021-09 - 2024-12)
KCSE - Ingotse High School (2019-01 - 2020-12)