Clement Afuye
Browns Summit,NC
Summary
Experienced tax preparer with expertise in tax compliance, planning, and financial analysis. Proven success in optimizing tax return processes, reducing errors, and enhancing client satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Tax Preparer
Private Practice
01.2008 - Current
- Reviewed 150+ tax returns annually for accuracy
- Managed tax audits, recovering $50K+ for clients
- Implemented new protocols, increasing efficiency by 20%
- Maximized client refunds with diligent identification of applicable deductions and credits.
- Provided year-round support on tax planning and strategy to help clients optimize their financial decisions.
- Reduced client audit risk by thorough verification of income, deductions, and credits on tax returns.
- Served as a trusted advisor for small business owners, guiding them on various aspects of taxation including payroll taxes, sales taxes, and quarterly payments.
- Ensured error-free calculations by conducting rigorous reviews before submitting completed forms.
Tax Preparer
H&r Block
01.2004 - 07.2007
- Prepared complex tax returns for clients, saving $20K annually
- Utilized tax software, reducing processing time by 30%
- Provided tax advice, improving compliance by 25%
- Prepared and filed federal and state tax returns for individual clients, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted in-depth tax consultations to identify potential deductions and credits for clients
- Reviewed financial documents to verify data integrity and support tax-related claims.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, improving overall service efficiency.
- Stayed updated on tax law changes to provide informed advice and strategic planning for clients.
- Developed customized strategies for high net worth individuals to optimize their tax liabilities while maintaining full compliance with regulations.
- Implemented efficient record-keeping systems that improved accuracy and accessibility of clients'' financial information during the tax preparation process.
- Established long-term relationships with clients based on trust, expertise, professionalism, attention to detail.
- Kept clients informed about potential changes in legislation or regulations affecting their taxes including new allowable deductions or credits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CaliforniaNo Degree - Supply Chain Management
NC State Univercity
Raleigh, NC08-2010
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Federal University of Technology
Akure, Nigeria03-2000
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Ilorin
Ilorin. Nigeria06-1983
Skills
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Law
- Financial Analysis
- Auditing
- Accounting Software
- Client Relations
Certification
- Enrolled Agent (EA) - Internal Revenue Service
- Institute of Chartered of Nigeria
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Yoruba
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professional Tax Preparer
Private Practice
01.2008 - Current
Tax Preparer
H&r Block
01.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley
No Degree - Supply Chain Management
NC State Univercity
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Federal University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Ilorin