John Komu
Senior Manager - Tax
Corporate Tax Compliance | International Tax | Employment & Expatriate Tax | Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
Manufacturing & Distribution | Infrastructure, Real Estate & Construction, Transport & Logistics
Executive summary
John Komu is a Senior Manager in the Tax Compliance Department at BDO, with over eight years of experience spanning tax compliance, advisory, due diligence, health checks, and dispute resolution across various sectors. His primary responsibilities include providing clients with tax opinions on direct and indirect taxation matters such as income tax, VAT, customs, excise, and transfer pricing. John is proficient in handling tax computations, employment tax compliance, tax audits, investigations, objections, and appeals, along with overseeing cross-border tax matters and representing clients before the revenue authority.
In his role, John also supervises field teams, ensuring alignment with engagement plans and delivering training and mentorship to junior staff. He keeps clients informed of tax developments, advises on complex transactions, and consults on transfer pricing and tax policy. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Administration. A Certified Public Accountant finalist, he brings technical expertise and leadership to BDO’s tax compliance services.
In his role, John also supervises field teams, ensuring alignment with engagement plans and delivering training and mentorship to junior staff. He keeps clients informed of tax developments, advises on complex transactions, and consults on transfer pricing and tax policy. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, John holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Administration. A Certified Public Accountant finalist, he brings technical expertise and leadership to BDO’s tax compliance services.