Job Purpose
Responsible for providing support to the business at the group level, the role holder will be responsible for to ensuring that all subsidiaries are compliance on all tax matters while strategically offering tax advise that will guide best business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring tax compliance for the subsidiaries – filing the tax returns by the due date and paying the taxes by the due date
Implement new tax requirements in the subsidiaries, ensure proper accounting and mapping of the taxes
Calculation of the corporate tax and deferred tax on a monthly/quarterly basis;
Reconciliation of the tax GLs
Tax assurance on all lines subject to tax to ensure accuracy and completeness
Reviewing tax exposure points on an ongoing basis through regular compliance checks for the subsidiaries
Facilitate smooth flow of all tax audits conducted by the revenue authority as well as the external auditors/consultants;
Create tax awareness across the subsidiaries;
Improving the tax payment process by ensuring all taxes are accounted and paid on time; and
Maintain legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting and implementing new or revised tax laws
Key Critical Competencies, Skills and attributes
Knowledge of tax accounting and tax laws in Kenya
Good Knowledge of general accounting principle and practices
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Great customer focus skills and attention to details
Ability to work with diverse teams and to adapt to fast changing environment
Team player with good interpersonal and self-management and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve tax disputes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar or related role
CPA III Finalist / ACCA qualifications will be an added advantage
Experience in tax or a tax experience in an audit firm will be an added advantage
Good Knowledge of filling tax returns and experience liaising with tax authorities
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