Compendium, Tax law and practice and Customs

Personal Information
Full Name: Kabanda Patrick Tabula
Contact:+256 706 664504 / +256 781 577068
Email: kabandapatrick20@gmail.com
Nationality: Ugandan
Professional Membership: Full Member, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)

Professional Experience

Practitioner | PAKT Associates, CPA Uganda (2022 – Present)

• Managing a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Leading audit procedures and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Providing strategic financial advisory services to businesses.
• Overseeing tax consultancy and representing clients in Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) matters.
• Ensuring effective financial planning and budgeting for client organizations.

Accountant | CK and Company Ltd (2020 – 2022)

• Implemented and managed the EFRIS system for tax compliance.
• Compiled, analyzed, and reported financial data using Tally & MS Office Suite.
• Prepared financial statements and supervised a team of accounting assistants.
• Ensured timely tax filing, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Income Tax.

Audit Senior | MDJ & Partners, CPA Uganda (2019 – 2020)

• Led internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISAs.
• Supervised junior auditors and provided technical guidance.
• Conducted risk assessments and made recommendations for financial improvements.

Additional Roles:

• Audit Senior (Part-Time) | EVLO & Co. CPA Uganda (2018 – 2019)
• Accountant | Automu Electronics Co Ltd (2017 – 2018)
• Audit Assistant | Kirangwa Kiwanuka & Co. CPA Uganda (2015 – 2017)
• Trainee Accountant | Kirangwa Kiwanuka & Co. CPA Uganda (2014 – 2015)

Education & Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Uganda Martyrs University (2021 – 2024)
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance (First Class) – Uganda Martyrs University (2019 – 2020)
• Certified Public Accountant of Uganda (CPA-U) – ICPAU (2014 – 2018)
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) – Kololo High School (2010 – 2011)
• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) – St. Henry’s College, Kitovu (2006 – 2009)
• Primary Leaving Education (PLE) – Kitovu Mixed P/S (1999 – 2005)

Professional Strengths

• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• High levels of integrity and ethical financial management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for client and stakeholder engagement.

Hobbies & Interests

• Reading novels and books on economics and finance.
• Listening to music and engaging with informative content.
• Traveling and exploring new cultures.
• Networking and making new professional connections.