LILLIAN KABABIITO
Fairfield,IA
Summary
Professional Tax Accountant with 10 years of diverse experience in taxation, accounting, financial analysis, compliance, data analysis and data visualization while keeping major corporations in compliance with tax laws. Brilliant tax mind with proactive drive to maintain complete mastery over tax situations that could affect client. Dedicated to understanding broad operations of client company to enable staunch and informed advocacy and support of goals and objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority
Kampala, Uganda
05.2019 - 10.2023
- Identified and analyzed complex tax issues, conducted thorough tax research, and provided well-supported recommendations to management, resulting in effective taxpayer engagement and compliance
- Completed administrative reviews (objections, disputes) within statutory deadlines and issued assessments where the taxpayers were under-declaring
- Validated taxpayers’ declarations and monitored on-time tax payments or refunds
- Carried out numerous tax audits, utilizing in-depth knowledge and expertise to analyze taxpayer’s declarations and issued Assessments where taxpayers underdeclared
- Contributed to the successful resolution of queries, resulting in favorable outcomes, and preventing taxpayers from tax avoidance
- Extracted data from various accounting and information systems to perform appropriate analyses and audit queries
- Carried out tax field inspections and enforcement activities and face-to-face engagements with taxpayers
- Provided client support to promote voluntary tax compliance, including taxpayer education
- Reviewed policy needs and generated policy proposals to enhance voluntary taxpayer compliance and through use of Tax Education, Taxpayers understood their rights and Obligations
- Maintained accuracy in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring timely month-end closure processes, and preventing tax avoidance.
Accounts Assistant
ENTREPRENUERS FINANCIAL CENTER (EFC) Uganda
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Achieved 100% accuracy in payroll processing, including review, administration, transaction posting, and timely salary payments
- Maintained accounts receivable, accounts payable, and documented bills with supporting documentation
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations and journal entries with 100% accuracy to prevent financial discrepancies
- Analyzed client transactions weekly using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to provide valuable decision-making insights
- Executed month-end adjusting journal entries, including amortization of prepayments and deferred revenues, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Credit Officer
Platinum Credit (U) Limited
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervised a sales team, surpassing monthly loan origination targets by 98%
- Verified client information and ensured adherence to creditworthiness criteria
- Managed client relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnership
- Evaluated and endorsed creditworthiness across diverse banking sectors with a 95% accuracy rate
- Exercised Delegated Approval Authority to drive business growth and risk management, increasing approved loans by 20%
- Provided senior-level support for coverage teams, reducing non-performing loans by 15% while expanding the loan portfolio
- Spearheaded new credit originations through collaboration, leading to a 25% increase in loan portfolio size.
Tax Accountant
Education
MBA in ERP/SAP and Business Analytics -
Maharishi International University
01.2026
Masters' Degree in Economic Policy Management -
Makerere University
12.2019
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics -
Makerere University
01.2009
Skills
- Tax Return Preparation
- Tax law expertise
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounting Principles
- Internal Controls
- Cost accounting
- Regulatory understanding
- Proficient in Quick Books, Microsoft Office, SAP/ERP
- Data Analytics
- Staff Training
- Organizational abilities
- GAAP knowledge
- Regulations and compliance
- Process Improvements
- Multi-state tax review
- Research and documentation
- Tax planning strategies
- Project Coordination
- Skilled in [Software]
- Tax Software
- Presentation
- Common Reporting Standards
- Financial Statements & Reports
- Records Management
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
Federal Taxation I & II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders, Coursera, January/2024
Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations: Coursera April/2024
Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors, Coursera February/2024
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Financial Analysis UdemyUdemyIssued Dec 2023
Timeline
Tax Officer
Uganda Revenue Authority
05.2019 - 10.2023
Accounts Assistant
ENTREPRENUERS FINANCIAL CENTER (EFC) Uganda
05.2014 - 04.2019
Credit Officer
Platinum Credit (U) Limited
01.2011 - 04.2014
Tax Accountant
MBA in ERP/SAP and Business Analytics -
Maharishi International University
Masters' Degree in Economic Policy Management -
Makerere University
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics -
Makerere University