Job Description & Summary
As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues. This role requires you to develop specialized tax expertise in Indirect Taxes – VAT and act as a key resource on complex tax technical matters.
Roles and responsibilities
Contribute to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address emerging tax issues for our clients.
Assist clients by identifying issues they may not recognize and recommend solutions tailored to their strategic and commercial objectives whilst considering the regulatory environment.
Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.
Manage existing client portfolios and maintain sound client relationships.
Leverages on internal and external networks to enhance firm’s connectivity, performance and profitability opportunities.
Ensure that financial targets of self and team are achieved.
Provide written technical opinions or reports for clients.
Train, coach, and supervise team members.
Conduct VAT training for clients as and when required.
Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation in the East Africa region.
Keep up to date with local and international business and economic issues
Preferred skills
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Applicants with tax qualification will have an added advantage
In-depth knowledge of the VAT legislative framework in Kenya
In-depth knowledge of the local VAT regulations, policies and practices in Kenya.
Excellent analytical skills and commercial expertise are required for you to succeed in this role
You must also demonstrate the ability to communicate with impact, have excellent business development and negotiation skills
You must have good leadership skills, be an effective team player, excellent management skills and good project management skills
Minimum years experience required
4-5 years of relevant experience in the field of VAT preferably in a tax authority or tax advisory firm
Apply via :
www.pwc.co.za