Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise
Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns on behalf of the firms clients
Evaluate the client's tax and business requirements and create appropriate tax strategies for planning their financial future
Provide leadership and manage staff in the tax department
Assume overall responsibility for managing the firms tax clients and ensuring efficient service delivery
Ensure that all client assignments are well planned and conducted to the required standards, within agreed time and financial budgets and in adherence to the firms approved procedures and methodologies
Liaise and negotiate with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on behalf of clients
Advise and represent clients in KRA audits, supervise such audits, schedule and attend meetings, review information to be submitted to KRA and draft responses
Assess the impact of changes in tax laws and accounting principles on clients' business and advise accordingly
Develop and manage sound business relationships, market the firm with the aim of maintaining and winning new business
Keep abreast with technical developments in the profession and the country in order to anticipate client needs, and offer value added and practical business tax solutions
Contribute to proper knowledge management within the department including training and overall guidance on different tax aspects
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study
CPA(K) or ACCA
Additional training in tax administration is desired
At least 5 years relevant experience in tax in a reputable audit/tax advisory firm
Excellent knowledge and understanding of tax laws in Kenya and Kenya Revenue Authority operations
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
If you meet the outlined qualifications and skills, please send your CV only quoting the title of the position to:[email protected]on/before Monday 28th November 2022.
