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
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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