Key Accountabilities:
Tax Optimization & Value Creation
Support the Head of Tax to design and implement tax-efficient structures for group reorganizations.
Identify and pursue relevant tax exemptions, incentives, and breaks to minimize tax outflows for portfolio companies.
Provide transaction advisory services, including structuring exits, acquisitions, and asset transfers, ensuring tax optimization.
Pursue and unlock tax refunds from the Kenya Revenue Authority to improve cash flow efficiency across portfolio entities.
Task Compliance & Risk Management
Internal Compliance Oversight:
Conduct routine compliance reviews and establish robust internal controls to achieve utmost tax compliance across all portfolio companies.
Oversee accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax computations as part of management reporting.
Conduct monthly reviews of financial transactions across all portfolio entities to ensure timely filing of tax returns while optimizing tax positions.
External Compliance Oversight
Manage KRA engagements, including audits, inquiries, and verifications, to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Handle tax disputes efficiently, aiming to preserve value by achieving optimal resolutions.
Management of Mauritius and offshore subsidiaries:
Provide comprehensive support to ensure full regulatory compliance for all Centum’s offshore entities, with a focus on accurate and timely tax reporting, adherence to statutory reporting obligations, and alignment with governance frameworks.
Tax Knowledge and Stakeholder Engagement
Deliver tailored tax training sessions to business unit heads, finance teams, and investment teams, ensuring alignment with current laws and practices.
Prepare and disseminate tax publications to stakeholders, highlighting changes in tax laws, actionable strategies, and mitigation plans for adverse developments.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Business-related field
CPA(K) qualification
At least 3–4 years of experience in tax, preferably within a consulting firm
Experience handling multi-jurisdictional tax affairs
Proven track record in handling and resolving tax disputes with revenue authorities
Analytical mindset and proactively delivers innovative solutions
Team player who builds strong relationships
Confident decision-maker with effective communication skills
Quick to process information and adapt in dynamic situations
Clear and influential in both verbal and written communication
Always seeking creative ways to add value and improve processes.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications to careers@centum.co.ke by COB Monday 7 th April 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
careers@centum.co.ke