Tax Specialist
The job holder will be responsible for Tax optimization in terms of tax payments and recovery, follow up of VAT refunds, coordination of Tax Audits and Bond Management as per the tax guidelines.
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following:-
- Provision of Tax advice across the Business on tax treatment of all relevant items and ensuring staff companywide are equipped with the necessary skills to adhere to tax regulations
- Creating and maintaining relations with the relevant Kenya Revenue Authorities (KRA) and other statutory bodies to ensure smooth operations
- Monitoring and interpreting Tax developments impacting Business and provision of expert solutions to management to facilitate decision making
- Ensuring zero tax exposure and optimal tax procedures
- Coordinating Tax refunds for both Domestic and customs
- Active involvement in Bonds Management
- Reviewing and ensuring generation of accurate and timely tax reports and returns
- Ensuring accurate and timely tax payments
Qualifications competencies and experience
- Bachelors Degree in Finance / Accounting or Business Administration
- Accounting qualification CPA (K) or ACCA / equivalent
- Consultancy and operations exposure
- Intellectually curious and a self starter
- Multi-skilled team player with good interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to make quick decisions, paying special attention to detail
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills
- A minimum of five (5) year’s working experience in a busy accounting/tax environment
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