We have an excellent and exciting opportunity in Finance Department for a Tax Accountant, to be based in Mombasa, Kenya. We seek to give the opportunity to a candidate who ideally holds a professional qualification in Finance/Accounting or its equivalent.
The Incumbent must possess at least 4 years’ experience in Tax Accounting. He/she should have knowledge of Tax Procedures, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Data Analyzing and Cost Controls.
Purpose:
· Responsible for analyzing fiscal matters and preparing, submitting and managing tax statements and returns.
· Provides advice on financial and tax matters.
· Should have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations, laws and acts that govern this process.
Duties and responsibilities:
· Create and update tax provision schedules, data collection systems, and maintain the corporate tax database.
· Ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all relevant taxes.
· Ensure adherence to Tax Regulations and requirements.
· Liaise with tax authorities over tax payment matters.
· Determine tax optimization and recommend strategies to improve cash flow and profits.
· Evaluate tax regulations and suggest appropriate policies.
· Keep abreast to all relevant local and international Tax trends and regulations.
· Provide services and support on business operation matters.
· Recommend tax advisory and tax strategies that align with business goals.
· Liaise with various tax authorities, consultants, experts and provide tax related support including training.
· Advise management on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities.
· Establish appropriate system or processes for tax risk management.
· Prepare tax related reports including tax calculations, project tax analysis, estimates/provisions, and forecasts.
· Any other duty as assigned by management.
Key Competencies and Skills
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting related field.
· CPA/ACCA/KESRA Training – added advantage.
· Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Tax Accountant/Auditor/Consulting or similar role.
· Tech savvy.
Competencies and Skills
· In-depth knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processes.
· Detail oriented.
· Excellent analytical skills.
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
This advert will run for 7 days, effective 8th January 2025 to 15th January 2025. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
