He holds memberships of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and Institute of Cost Accountants of India. He is also qualified Cost, Accountant of India & management
Mr. Manjit Kothari has more than 21 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Accountancy, Assurance, advisory & Tax Consultancy, (out of which over 21 years of post qualification experience in Uganda)
He is having extensive experience in the audit of many companies in different industries including Banking, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Trading, service providers & social organizations.
His Rich expertise in the profession is extremely crucial and valuable to the firm.
He has a robust control over activities being run at the firm with around the clock support from a team of competent staff.
He is a Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
He is also a Certified Public Accountant (Uganda)
He has 10 years of experience in the field of accountancy, assurance and consultancy
He has specialised knowledge and experience in internal audits of several leading companies.
Adroit in establishing process improvement strategies by identifying the weaknesses and recommend the right solutions, implementing cost reduction techniques with a focus on maximizing the revenue
Possess a strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, mentoring and leadership skills. Change management support
Hands-on experience in International auditing standards, Auditing & tax implication, computing Income Tax, Service Tax, Value-added Tax audit, Communicating with Income Tax Department & Statutory tax returns filing
Well versed in handling client cash management systems, reviewing tax provisions & contingent liability, preparing both corporate tax and indirect tax returns for clients across the Uganda and India.
Audit of the internal control of the company's information system
Adroit in establishing process improvement strategies by identifying the weaknesses and recommend the right solutions, implementing cost reduction techniques with a focus on maximizing the revenue
Possess a strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, mentoring and leadership skills. Change management support
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
NGO Audit
Public Sector Audit
Forensic Audit & Investigation
Accountancy
Consultancy
QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (Uganda)
MBA – Finance & Accounting
Bachelors of Business Administration – Accounting Option
Solomon has over 5 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Accountancy and Assurance services
He has experience in areas of auditing both Profit making organizations and Not for Profit organizations.
He has also worked for Accounting, Business Advisory and Organization Management project.
He is particularly experienced with International Standards on Auditing, IFRS, GAAP, GAAS and CFR.
His extensive experience spans across all services of Financial Audit, Due Diligence, Public Sector Accounting, Enterprise Development Management and Business Management Strategy.
Expertise in Financial Regulations and Standards: Proficient in navigating complex audit standards and regulations, ensuring compliance across all financial operations.
Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to dissect financial statements and processes, identify discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to enhance financial integrity.
Leadership and Team Management: Skilled in leading audit teams, managing diverse personnel, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve audit objectives efficiently.
Risk Management Proficiency: Expert in assessing and mitigating financial risks, implementing robust controls, and advising on risk management strategies.
Effective Communication: Strong ability to communicate complex audit findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, including non-audit executives.
Tax Compliance & Advocacy: Manages comprehensive tax compliance, liaises with tax authorities for assessments and appeals, and ensures adherence to tax laws.
Strategic Development: Develops tax-saving strategies and updates policies in response to legislative changes, working closely with leadership teams.
Research & Advisory: Provides expert advisory services, conducts detailed research on tax provisions, and advises on international taxation issues including withholding taxes and Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.
Documentation & Representation: Handles all aspects of tax documentation and leads representation before tax authorities, ensuring robust defence and complianc
Expert in corporate tax management with a proven track record of effective team collaboration and strategic tax planning.
Strong analytical skills, with a focus on applying current tax laws and regulations to benefit the organization.
Leadership and Oversight: As a manager in Assurance Audit, leverage nearly a year of experience in finance and accounting to oversee audit processes and teams.
Enhancement of Audit Practices: Employ expertise in SAP, PeopleSoft, and TALLY ERP to enhance audit methodologies, ensuring high standards of accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.
Strategic Compliance Management: Maintain stringent compliance with financial control standards, employing detailed analytical skills to oversee and ensure the completeness of financial records.
Process Improvement and Efficiency: Drive initiatives to improve audit processes, aiming for increased efficiency and effectiveness in reporting and reconciliation tasks.