We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our Finance team as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.
As a Tax Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate tax preparation, filing, and compliance with local and international tax laws. You will be responsible for managing tax reporting, reconciling tax accounts, conducting tax research, and advising on tax strategies to optimize compliance while minimizing liabilities. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will support audits, maintain organized tax records, and contribute to financial reporting processes.
About Us
At M-KOPA, we are committed to tax compliance and optimization across our entities. As a Tax Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate preparation, filing, and compliance of all tax obligations in accordance with local and international tax laws. You will be responsible for weekly and monthly tax filings, including WHT, Rent Withholding, VAT, and VAT reverse charge, while also ensuring the accurate posting of tax entries.
Your role will involve maintaining organized tax records, reconciling tax accounts, and preparing supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting. You will also be actively involved in tax audits, ensuring that all required information is retrieved efficiently. Additionally, you will conduct tax research to provide insights and advise on tax strategies that help the business remain compliant while minimizing liabilities.
To succeed in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with a professional certification such as CPA or ACCA. You should bring 3-5 years of experience in tax, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with accounting software like Microsoft Dynamics. Your ability to analyze complex tax matters, maintain attention to detail, and communicate effectively will be critical to your success.
If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise in tax compliance, financial reporting, and strategic tax management, this role at M-KOPA offers an exciting challenge in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Expertise
At M-KOPA, we expect you to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. You will play a key role in managing tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, reconciliations, and reporting while supporting financial audits and regulatory requirements.
If you have a strong grasp of tax laws, financial reporting, and audit procedures, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management, you likely have what it takes to thrive in this role. We are looking for someone who can analyze complex tax matters, maintain detailed financial records, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
We value expertise in Kenyan tax laws, VAT regulations, and corporate tax compliance, as well as experience with accounting software (such as Microsoft Dynamics), financial reporting, and audit support. If you are CPA or ACCA certified, possess 3-5 years of tax experience, and are ready to take ownership of tax functions in a dynamic and growing organization, this is the opportunity for you!
Why M-KOPA?
At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility.
Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.
