Senior Tax Auditor – KKCO East Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Offers technical guidance on direct and indirect taxation issues such as PAYE, Income tax, withholding tax, corporate tax, VAT, CGT and customs tax among others.
Advising clients on tax planning and compliance.
Representing clients in tax audits, compliance checks and investigations as well as handling objections and appeals.
Conduct training (internal & external).
Transfer pricing advisory services.
Preparing briefs on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation
Supervise, train, and mentor staff and interns on tax projects.
Review tax computations returns prepared by staff and make recommendations regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
Prepare more complex tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and corporations.
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Responsible for timely update of Tax Watch (Our regular Tax Advisory newsletter to clients)
Perform other job-related duties as may deem necessary.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Quality standards achieved on tax assignments as per KKCO East Africa standards.
Performance management, coaching and training of staff on matters tax
Client relationship standards achieved.
Results – based engagement with KRA
Time management and meeting deadlines
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES.

Qualification
A Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Finance, Law, Economics or business-related disciplines.
Full CPA (K), or ACCA professional qualifications.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in tax in reputable audit/consulting firm.
Minimum period of 2 years in audit
Thorough knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and practice. Proficiency in iTax procedures and regulations)
Diploma/Post graduate diploma in tax (KESRA) will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes
Attention to detail
Analytical
Good communication skills
Demonstrates leadership abilities.
Pro-active
Ability to handle pressure
Team Player

Method of Application
If you believe that you are the right candidate, please email your application to consulting@kkcoeastafrica.com attaching your CV on or before 20th December 2019

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