Assistant Tax Manager Job in Kenya

Assistant Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

  1. Coordinate and manage tax activities of the BAT entities as assigned
  • Manage the accurate and timely calculation, filing and payment of relevant tax liabilities for the BAT entities.
  • Preparation of tax computations, deferred tax reconciliations and disclosure notes in the annual financial statements.
  • Review tax returns and schedules for submission to the revenue authorities as prepared by tax/finance analysts or advisors.
  • Coordinate and monitor tax compliance activities for the assigned markets.
  • Completion of BAT Group reporting templates and schedules.
  1. Transfer pricing compliance in line with Group guidelines and applicable laws
  • Manage the review and update of transfer pricing documentation in line with Group guidelines and relevant local & international laws.
  • Ensure documentation to support the arm’s length nature of affected transactions is properly and adequately maintained.
  1. General business support
  • Assess tax implications of business projects, agreements, and transactions in the assigned markets.
  • Ensure appropriate and robust processes and controls are in place to manage corporate tax governance in the assigned markets, following agreed Global standard processes and frameworks.
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax numbers in the assigned markets, in line with Group reporting requirements.
  • Ensure all tax risks and sensitivities are fully investigated and correctly reflected in the assigned market’s financial statements.
  • Stay abreast of new tax legislation and assess business impact of the same in the assigned markets.
  • Support the senior tax manager in driving corporate simplification initiatives and other tax & business projects.
  1. Tax audit/litigation support

  • Support the assigned markets with end-to-end management of revenue authority queries, requests for information,verifications,audits,and disputes to mitigate exposures.
  • Liaise with tax advisors on audit findings where necessary.
  • Assist the senior tax manager in managing the dispute/appeal/litigation process

Knowledge / Qualifications

  • University degree in Finance, Tax, or a related field.
  • Minimum 4 years relevant experience in tax compliance and planning.
  • Working knowledge of corporate tax systems, for both direct and indirect taxes.
  • A good understanding of corporate tax accounting, including deferred tax.
  • Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner.
  • An ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by successful experience in business partnership and decision support.
  • Basic understanding of commercial business drivers.
  • Excellent project and time management skills.

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