Kwaku Fordjour
BRONX,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented tax auditor with a proven track record in conducting comprehensive audits and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Skilled in developing training materials and fostering effective communication within teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Auditor 2
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Kew Gardens, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive sales tax audits to ensure compliance with state tax regulations.
- Reviewed financial documents and records for accuracy and completeness.
- Examination of sales tax returns filed, identifying discrepancies between taxpayers' records ad sales tax returns filed.
- Developed training materials for junior auditors on regulatory changes.
- Applying the appropriate sales tax laws and regulations to determine taxpayer’s compliance level in their sales tax filing obligations to New York State.
- Ensuring that the State’s interest is always protected, and tax administered in a fair and equitable manner to the benefit of all.
Tax Auditor 1
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
White Plains, NY
07.2008 - 01.2025
- Supervise, plan, organize and monitor the work activities of team members to meet or exceed audit goals; track progression of cases and personally perform more complex audits.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with Department Staff, government agencies, taxpayers and/or their representatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable tax law, audit policies and procedures, computer technology and applications, and various other resource tools.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Research technical issues and make recommendations regarding their resolution, provide technical support, guidance and information regarding Tax Law and Regulations.
- Perform audit selection by screening potential audit candidates.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Monroe University
The Bronx, NY06-2009
Skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Continuous learning attitude
- Strong analytical mind, organized ad detail oriented
- Proficient in MS Excel, Access, Word and Powerpoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Research technical issues and make recommendations regarding their resolution, provide technical support, guidance and information regarding Tax Law and Regulations
Timeline
Tax Auditor 2
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
01.2025 - Current
Tax Auditor 1
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
07.2008 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Monroe University