Job Summary
Experienced tax manager, assistant manager and senior required for a busy audit, tax and advisory practice in Kisumu.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description
1.The Company
We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit, tax &
advisory firm, located in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya. In line with our rapid
expansion, we are l
looking for candidates who are committed and responsible to
join us in our audit team. We are meritocratic firm, committed to train our
staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff & Partners.
2.Job Description
The role reports to the Partners/Directors on
various assignments at any one time. The applicant should be ready to lead
assignments. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right
person.
3.Responsibilities
·
Perform detailed computations to calculate tax liability and
advising clients on how to manage compliance
·
Responsible for preparing and submitting compliance (tax) returns
by the deadline
·
Responsible for researching, analysing and interpreting changing
tax legislation in Kenya
·
Meeting with clients and collating information, and responding to
client inquiries
·
Working with tax law and revenue positions
·
Resolving matters with Kenya Revenue Authority
·
Representing clients in tax audits, compliance checks and
investigations
·
Creating tax strategies for clients and planning their financial
futures
·
Offers technical guidance on indirect taxation issues such as VAT,
Customs tax
·
Compile and submit regular reports and presentations for clients
·
Assisting and supporting tax consultants and professionals in
handling taxation matters
·
Assisting the audit team with tax computations and review of tax
section of audit work
·
Performing other tasks as required
4.Requirements
·
Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 6 years tax
experience with a reputable audit firm
·
Must also have an undergraduate degree or higher
·
Relationship with the revenue authority (tax)
·
Strong leadership and business development skills and integrity
within a professional environment
·
Technically good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISAs
and IFRSs
·
Good working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
·
Excellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially
knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)
·
An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
·
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
·
Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work
under pressure
·
Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
·
Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach
to problem solving
·
Dedicated and hard-working
5.
How
to apply
Send your application
by Monday 30th
March 2020. Interviews on a rolling basis.
Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work
with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and
expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees.
Applications that do not contain current salary will not be
considered.
1.The Company
We are a fast growing, high quality, professional audit, tax &
advisory firm, located in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya. In line with our rapid
expansion, we are l
looking for candidates who are committed and responsible to
join us in our audit team. We are meritocratic firm, committed to train our
staff and encourage sharing of knowledge among Staff & Partners.
2.Job Description
The role reports to the Partners/Directors on
various assignments at any one time. The applicant should be ready to lead
assignments. The role will provide excellent career progression for the right
person.
3.Responsibilities
·
Perform detailed computations to calculate tax liability and
advising clients on how to manage compliance
·
Responsible for preparing and submitting compliance (tax) returns
by the deadline
·
Responsible for researching, analysing and interpreting changing
tax legislation in Kenya
·
Meeting with clients and collating information, and responding to
client inquiries
·
Working with tax law and revenue positions
·
Resolving matters with Kenya Revenue Authority
·
Representing clients in tax audits, compliance checks and
investigations
·
Creating tax strategies for clients and planning their financial
futures
·
Offers technical guidance on indirect taxation issues such as VAT,
Customs tax
·
Compile and submit regular reports and presentations for clients
·
Assisting and supporting tax consultants and professionals in
handling taxation matters
·
Assisting the audit team with tax computations and review of tax
section of audit work
·
Performing other tasks as required
4.Requirements
·
Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 6 years tax
experience with a reputable audit firm
·
Must also have an undergraduate degree or higher
·
Relationship with the revenue authority (tax)
·
Strong leadership and business development skills and integrity
within a professional environment
·
Technically good knowledge of modern auditing methodologies, ISAs
and IFRSs
·
Good working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws
·
Excellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially
knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)
·
An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
·
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
·
Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work
under pressure
·
Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
·
Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach
to problem solving
·
Dedicated and hard-working
5.
How
to apply
Send your application
by Monday 30th
March 2020. Interviews on a rolling basis.
Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work
with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and
expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees.
Applications that do not contain current salary will not be
considered.
