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John is a highly experienced tax, accounting, and finance professional with expertise in corporate tax, international and employment taxation, and financial management. He has worked extensively on complex tax matters, tax planning, payroll compliance, and financial audits across multiple industries. A former Associate Director at Deloitte East Africa, John has provided strategic tax and financial advisory services across Kenya and the broader East Africa region.

Biography

John has built a distinguished career in corporate tax, international tax planning, and financial management, with a strong focus on tax compliance, payroll taxation, and regulatory advisory services. He previously headed the expatriate and personal tax service line at Deloitte East Africa, overseeing Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, and advising clients on domestic and international tax matters.

In addition to tax advisory, John has led financial audits, donor-funded project audits, corporate governance reviews, and payroll reviews for multinational companies. His experience spans private and public sector engagements, working with boards, management teams, and senior tax authorities to provide expert financial and tax solutions.

He has also been actively involved in training and capacity-building in the fields of tax and finance, ensuring that businesses and professionals remain compliant and informed about evolving tax regulations.

John holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Finance from USIU, an MBA from the University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and holds a certificate from the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT), UK.

Experience

  • Expertise in corporate tax, international taxation, and payroll tax compliance.

  • Former Associate Director at Deloitte East Africa, leading tax advisory for expatriates and multinational clients.

  • Led regional expatriate tax services across Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.

  • Extensive experience in withholding taxes, VAT reviews, group restructuring, transfer pricing, and tax optimization.

  • Worked with senior tax authorities to provide compliance and advisory support.

  • Conducted financial audits, donor-funded project audits, and corporate governance reviews.

  • Provided tax and financial advisory services across ICT, infrastructure, manufacturing, hospitality, banking, insurance, agriculture, and NGOs.

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Tax Compliance & Planning

  • International Tax Advisory & Expatriate Tax Compliance

  • Payroll Tax Compliance & Reviews

  • Transfer Pricing & Group Restructuring

  • VAT & Withholding Tax Advisory

  • Financial Audits & Donor-Funded Project Audits

  • Corporate Governance & Internal Controls

  • Tax Compliance Training & Workshops

Partner

John Kuria

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