We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax Team as a Tax Consultant in the Business Tax service line. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.
Job Description
Main purpose of the job
The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilisation levels.
What you will do
Support the delivery of designated Tax engagements/projects, and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
Carry out tax health checks and reviews, preparation of tax opinions and income tax computations;
Assist clients resolve KRA audits and statements of accounts issues;
Prepare objections and appeals to KRA assessments;
Generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
Assist in developing knowledge on current tax matters across the Tax function;
Deliver client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
Collect, assimilate and analyze relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
Support in the development and marketing of products and client offerings;
Build and maintain relationships with the client and relevant government ministries;
Liaise with the relevant government ministries and Kenya Revenue Authority on expectations and other policy matters;
Assist in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations to clients; and
Prepare tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
At least 4 years’ experience in a relevant role.
Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
Behavioural competencies
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Sound problem solving ability.
Organisational, supervisory and time management.
Technical Competencies
Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Excellent report writing skills.
Good financial knowledge.
Sound business acumen.
Focus on quality and risk.
Well-developed computer user skills.
Additional Information
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose – Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional life.
Influence – Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholders.
Performance drive – Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team results.
Strategic direction – Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal priorities.
Talent development – Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassador.
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