Nerita Lewis
Missisauga,Ontario
Summary
Reliable and organized professional with 6 years of experience in tax and accounting. Experience with managing multiple tasks and client based projects in a fast-paced environment. Ensures deadlines are met by planning and prioritizing tasks effectively. Strong team player with a good track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and team members. Eager and willing to secure a career in tax and accounting and to take on new responsibilities and experiences to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
KPMG Al-Qenae & Partners
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and prepared tax returns, tax basis financial statements, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for client organizations and filed tax returns with tax authorities within deadlines.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Assisted in offering recommendations to reduce tax liabilities for various clients resulting in savings amounting to ~US$ 6.5 M.
- Obtained favorable tax assessments for various clients with tax savings of ~US 2.5 M.
- Performed tax due diligence, identified tax compliance risks and advised on sound tax strategies to mitigate risks identified.
- Advised clients in navigating complex corporate laws within Kuwait through advice memos and reports.
- Identified and escalated risks and potential issues to senior stakeholders during review of audits and other advisory projects using memos and reports.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities, understanding requirements from both parties and maintained good relationships by delivering quality deliverables.
- Mentored junior and new joiner tax professionals and ensured tasks are completed with little to no supervision.
- Review of month-end and year-end bookkeeping reports prepared by junior staff including identifying and rectifying accounting errors.
- Prepared and processed payroll reports for various clients.
Semi Senior Tax Advisor
Grant Thornton Kuwait
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Completed and filed tax returns and tax basis financial statements with tax authorities within deadlines.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Reduced ~US$ 0.4M on return filing costs and non-compliance costs by advising multi-national clients on complex corporate structures.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Set up accounting systems and processes to meet various
client needs. - Recorded financial transactions and reconciled accounts in accounting software to generate financial statements as per client requirements.
- Gathered financial information, reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entries.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy for clients.
- Carried out month-end and year-end reports and processes.
Education
Associate -
Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (ACCA)
London, United Kingdom01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, India04.2012
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Caseware
- Xero
- MS Office Suite
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Team Player
Hobbies
- Playing Guitar
- Travelling
- Photography
- Swimming
- Basketball
Timeline
Supervisor
KPMG Al-Qenae & Partners
06.2018 - 08.2023
Semi Senior Tax Advisor
Grant Thornton Kuwait
10.2016 - 05.2018
Associate -
Association of Chartered Certified Accounts (ACCA)
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Mount Carmel College
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