Job Group 6
Job Ref No: KPC/ADVT/05/2017
Duration of Appointment: Permanent & Pensionable
Key Responsibilities
The position reports to Chief Accountant (Payables) is responsible for
Filing of monthly VAT and Withholding Tax Returns as per the VAT Act and Income Tax Act.
Filing and payment of Withholding VAT biweekly.
Computation of Corporation Tax, payment of instalment taxes and filing of Corporation Tax Returns as per the Income Tax Act.
Ensure tax compliance within the Company by keeping abreast with changes in Tax legislation and ensure implementation of the same.
Research & advice the Company on tax planning opportunities which will lead to lower tax burden.
Ensure compliance during payment processing by ensuring the correct Tax amounts are deducted and remitted. Ensure vendor master data is updated with the correct tax codes as per the act.
Work with the Tax consultants to come up with tax compliance guidelines for the Company.
Processing of vendor related payments.
Supervision of staff working under him/her and related responsibilities e.g. developing a committed and motivated team, staff appraisal etc.
Contributing to cross-functional teams.
Key Qualifications & Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
Minimum six (6) years’ relevant experience.
CPA (K) or ACCA or recognized equivalent.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
Key Competencies
Considerable knowledge in tax laws.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Attention to detail, results-driven and has good analytical skills.
Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and prepare relevant reports for management.
Self-driven, can work with minimum supervision and for long hours if necessary.
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