VINCENT BENSTRONG
VICTORIA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With the vast of experience gather over the years, I am Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tax Officer
Seychelles Revenue Commission
10.2021 - Current
- Assist the Intelligence Unit in achieving its target by providing advice based on knowledge and experience in the field.
- Gather Intelligence and prepare case selection report on risk cases identified for audit..
- Conduct Research and Identified tax issues and stayed current on any new risk identified for the risk register.
- Identified potential areas of non-compliance through meticulous review of taxpayer financial documents, and the tax computer system.
- Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
- Enhanced tax compliance by conducting thorough audits and investigations on taxpayers'' financial records.
- Communicate and work with external partners to clarify and capture individual working within the informal sector.
- Identified sectors and prepare sectoral profiling
Senior Internal Auditor
Seychelles Revenue Commission
01.2014 - 09.2021
- Performed internal audits of departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
- Coordinated with external auditors and documented process reviews.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel, like the SRC board
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Supervisor Risk & Research Analysis
Seychelles Revenue Commission
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Select taxpayers for audit based on pre-determined risk criteria.
- Record outcome of risk assess and update risk profile
- Generated case selection reports detailing findings and recommendations base on high risk taxpayers assessment done
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Forecast and monitor market trend.
- Study government legislation, which may affect SRC and advise on compliance.
Assistant Accountant
Seychelles Licensing AUthority
01.1992 - 01.2010
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Deals with matters regarding procurement of goods and supplier payment
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and general expenses of the company operations.
- Prepare monthly payroll amendment and deals with any matters that has to do with Wages and Salaries, inclusive monthly earnings/wages report
- Replace the accountant in absenteism situation.
Education
ACCA CAT Foundation
The Guy Morel Institute
Ma Joie, Mahe01.2007
Certificate in Basic Management
Seychelles Institute of Management
Ma Joie, Mahe09.2006
Certificate in Operational Management
Seychelles Institute of Management
Ma Joie, Mahe09.2006
Cerificate in Business STudies
School of Business Studies & Accounting
Anse Royale, Mahe12.1991
GCE Ordinary Level English, French, Maths, Account
University of Cambridge
11.1991
Pratical Spreadsaheet Processing, Typewriting
Pitman Examinations Institute
London11.1991
Practical Data Processing
Pitman Examination Institute
London11.1991
English For Business Communication
Pitman Examination Institute
London11.1991
Skills
- Management & Leadership
- Management Development
- Field Audit
- System & Computer base audit
- Internal Audit
- Basic data analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Train-The-Trainer
- Basic Fraud awareness
Karate, Reading, Watching Movies
I've been a karate enthusiast since childhood and currently hold black belt in a full contact karate style.
During my spare times i like to take sometimes to read or watch action movies
Additional Information
It is worth noting that during my tender with the Seychelles Revenue Commission, I've got the opportunities to do short training and attend workshop as illustrated in the list below:
- Management & Leadership
- Management Development
- Field Audit
- Introduction to Taxation
- System & Computer Base Audit
- Internal Audit, Fraud & Forensic Audit
- Advance Techniques of Multinational Enterprise
- Introduction to Data Analytics
- Introduction to VAT
- Managing Tax Compliance (Risk Management, Taxpayer Education & Corruption)
- Strategic Planning
- Train-The-Trainer
- Fraud Awareness of Forensic Audit
Timeline
Senior Tax Officer
Seychelles Revenue Commission
10.2021 - Current
Senior Internal Auditor
Seychelles Revenue Commission
01.2014 - 09.2021
Supervisor Risk & Research Analysis
Seychelles Revenue Commission
08.2010 - 12.2013
Assistant Accountant
Seychelles Licensing AUthority
01.1992 - 01.2010
ACCA CAT Foundation
The Guy Morel Institute
Certificate in Basic Management
Seychelles Institute of Management
Certificate in Operational Management
Seychelles Institute of Management
Cerificate in Business STudies
School of Business Studies & Accounting
GCE Ordinary Level English, French, Maths, Account
University of Cambridge
Pratical Spreadsaheet Processing, Typewriting
Pitman Examinations Institute
Practical Data Processing
Pitman Examination Institute
English For Business Communication
Pitman Examination Institute
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