Tax Accountant Job Vacancy – Oil Company

Summary: Our client is a leading international oil company; it has been in operation for over 25 years and is seeking to recruit a Tax Accountant, Kenya Office.

Key Responsibilities

·         Update the Management on existing and on new Tax regulations.

·         Act as the company’s main contact with the KRA.

·         Prepare and submit returns: WHT, VAT, PAYE, and Corporate Income Tax.

·         Follow up on all tax returns as necessary

·         Ensure appropriate tax payments are made on a timely manner.

·         Obtain tax remission, exemptions and refunds for VAT, Customs duty and any other applicable taxes as appropriate.

·         Ensure correct procedures and documentation is submitted for importation and exporting of products and equipment.

·         Liaise with clearing agents and KRA on importation and exportation of products.

·         Follow up and clear import and transit entries.

·         Prepare all Tax reconciliations.

·         Ensure adherence to KRA Tax Regulations and requirements.

·         Manage external audits for both KRA and financial statement audits.

·         Where necessary integrate and assist the accounting function in carrying out its accounting functions.

·         Other ad-hoc projects that may be required from time to time.

Qualification and experience

·         A University Degree in Business or Law and/or ACCA/CPA qualifications.

·         At least 3 years working experience in Tax environment

·         Thorough knowledge of Taxation Laws and of Tax processing systems.

·         In-depth knowledge of Customs and Excise Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Payroll taxes and East Africa Community Customs Management Acts.

·         Proactive forward-thinking on analysing Tax Laws and Tax changes, and their effects on the organisation.

·         Ability to research concepts and Tax applications effectively.

·         Ability to advise organisation 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 the ability to generate documentation of a high standard

·         Good presentation skills.

·         Confidentiality and high integrity.

·         Able to work with minimum supervision.

·         Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally.

·         Proficiency in accounting.

How to apply:

Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 25th March 2011.

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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