KenolKobil is the leading Oil Marketing Company in Kenya, and has a rapidly expanding network of subsidiaries in Africa. The company is also engaged in direct trading business activities in East, Central and Southern Africa. We are a dynamic, innovative company with a focused growth and diversification strategy in the Continent.
We wish to invite applications from suitable candidates for the position stated below to meet the following profile:
Tax Accountant
Qualifications & Competencies:
We wish to invite applications from suitable candidates for the position stated below to meet the following profile:
Tax Accountant
Qualifications & Competencies:
- A University Degree in Business, Accounting or Commerce
- ACCA/CPA qualifications
- At least 5 years working experience in Tax environment in a medium to large organization, dealing with corporate taxes and
customs taxes - Thorough knowledge of Taxation Laws and of Tax processing systems
- In-depth knowledge of Customs and Excise Tax, VAT, Income Tax, and East Africa Community Customs Management Acts
- Proactive forward-thinking on analyzing Tax Laws and Tax changes, and their effects on the organization
- Ability to research concepts and Tax applications effectively
- Ability to advise organization of Tax effects of all initiatives and projects
- Ability to handle Corporate Tax issues, Deferred tax, wear and tear computations
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and proper documentation
- Good presentation skills
- Confidentiality and high integrity
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally
- Good business acumen
- Proficiency in accounting
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management to meet deadlines for lodging transactions
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Keep updated on all Tax Laws, and all Tax changes
- Submit returns: VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax
- Follow up and clear export and transit entries
- Lodge and follow up customs duty and vat refund claims
- Ensure correct procedures and documentation are submitted for importation and exporting of products and equipment
- Do all Tax reconciliations
- Do deferred tax computations and reconciliations
- Follow up on Income Tax returns and payments
- Be able to update the Management on existing and on new Tax regulations
- Ensure adherence to KRA Tax Regulations and requirements
- Liaise with clearing agents and KRA on importation and exportation of products
- Be able to manage external Audits for both KRA and financial statement Audits
If you posses the above requirements, please write to us and attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of your relevant certificates and testimonial and address it to:
The Human Resources Manager
KenolKobil Limited
P. O. Box 30322 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
email: hr @ kenkob.co.ke
All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 19, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Manager
KenolKobil Limited
P. O. Box 30322 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
email: hr @ kenkob.co.ke
All applications must be submitted by Friday, March 19, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
