A fast growing accountancy firm based
in Nairobi is currently recruiting a qualified, experienced and self-driven tax assistant.
This position requires one to have
deep knowledge and good understanding of the Kenyan tax code and tax
legislations.
The firm has expertise in serving
SMEs, Pension schemes, SACCOs and NGOs.
The tax assistant will work closely
with the Managing Partner and other staff in the tax department to serve
individual and corporate clients in Income Tax, Statutory Deductions, VAT, WHT,
Customs & Excise Duty, and other taxes / levies.
Job Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan tax code and
tax legislations plus an awareness of constantly emerging issues.
- A high level of ICT proficiency, especially in
the Ms. Office Suite.
- A high level of proficiency in KRA’s iTax
platform.
- A high level of proficiency in at least one
accounting package.
- Ensuring all taxation filing and payment
deadlines are met and transactions are applied accurately and consistently
across the accounting system(s) for both the firm and its clients.
- Conducting regular client tax audits,
especially for VAT.
- Prompt response to clients’ inquiries on their
tax issues, including visits to them.
- Regular presentations to clients on pertinent
tax matters.
- Cross-selling of the firm’s products and
services.
- Organizing and managing all tax reports,
statements and documents relating to clients through a comprehensive
filing system.
- Strict confidentiality on client tax matters.
- Regular correspondences with KRA on client tax
matters.
Behavioural Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and prioritization
skills. The candidate must be able to work in a systematic and organized
manner.
- Working with a high level of accuracy and a
keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and accept guidance from
others for personal improvement.
- A high ethical and professional standing.
- Excellent relationship building skills and an
ability to sell the firm’s products and services.
- Proactiveness and a strong focus on the
delivery of set targets.
- Ability to be creative and bring new ideas to
the role and function.
- A positive attitude and passion to excel.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to coach junior staff members.
Education & Experience
Requirements
- Minimum CPA-K Qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ work experience in Tax
If you feel that that this
challenging, yet rewarding opportunity is a perfect opportunity for you, send
us a covering letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the
position plus a CV, indicating names of 3 referees plus your current and
expected salary to kenyarecruit2015@gmail.com latest by close of business on
Monday, 25th January 2016.