Deloitte is a leading
global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk
advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and
related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte
organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how
Deloitte’s approximately 345,000 people make an impact that matters at www2.deloitte.com.
Deloitte is dedicated to
providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation
for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and
world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and
collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded
individuals to achieve collective success.
Deloitte East Africa
provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national
enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across
three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
A career with Deloitte
offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading
corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and
grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the
support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and
within the East Africa market.
What impact will you make?
At Deloitte we have a
clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues
and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,
collaboration and high performance. From professional development to leadership
opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very
best – because that’s how you make an impact.
About the Department
Deloitte’s Tax and Legal
professionals provide both compliance and advisory services across a broad
range of matters affecting businesses. This approach ensures clients’ most
demanding challenges when operating in multiple jurisdictions are holistically
addressed in a coordinated way, by subject matter and industry specialists,
locally and abroad. Deloitte deploys the right team at the right time to
address the needs of its clients, wherever they operate.
We currently have an
exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax
and Legal team as a Tax Senior Associate in
the Business Tax service line.
Main purpose of the job
The holder of this
position will support in the delivery of designated client engagement projects
and managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
What you will do
- Under
guidance, support on delivery of designated tax engagements/projects, and
manage the implementation of agreed deliverables;
- Assist
in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations on request;
- Generate
innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team
members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
- Assist
in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the tax function;
- Delivering
client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and
ethical principles;
- Collecting,
assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data
visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
- Support
in the development of new tax products and market new products;
- Carrying
out tax risk and opportunities reviews;
- Drafting
of tax opinions, tax advice, tax computations and proposals;
- Building
and maintaining relationships with the client and the Kenya Revenue
Authority;
- Liaising
with the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy
matters;
- Assisting
clients resolve KRA audits and statements of accounts issues;
- Preparing
objections and appeals to KRA assessments; and
- Drafting
tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
- At
least 2 years relevant working experience.
- Professional
accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
Key Performance Areas
Strategic Impact – Supports the Partner/Director on delivery of designated
engagement / project, managing the implementation of the agreed deliverables.
Budgets / Profitability – Maintain quality and timeous delivery
as per SLA.
Delivery Excellence – Recognizes the key capabilities
required to deliver a high quality service experience to the client.
Analytical thinking and problem solving: Collects,
assimilates, and analyzes data and uses standard processes and tools to help
surface and support solutions for solving problems in the Tax and Legal
business.
Technology Tools and Solutions: Applies technology
knowledge to address client business challenges.
Behavioural competencies
- Good
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels.
- Strong
administration skills and able to drive a task to completion and work with
limited supervision.
- Ability
to work under pressure.
- Negotiation
skills.
- Good
time management.
Technical Competencies
- Focus
on quality and risk.
- Well-developed
computer user skills.
- Project
Administration.
- Project
documentation.
- Teamwork.
- Confidentiality.
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in
the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and
live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most
important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that
matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose – Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores
opportunities for impact.
Influence – Actively focuses on developing effective communication and
relationship-building skills.
Performance drive – Understands expectations and demonstrates personal
accountability for keeping performance on track.
Strategic direction – Understands how their daily work
contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
Talent development – Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and
development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our
professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their
career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room
to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition
to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to
a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African
continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our
borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences,
abilities and thinking styles.
Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a
purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making
a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not
only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the
communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization
that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change.
Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
How to Apply
We want job seekers
exploring opportunities at Deloitte to feel prepared and confident. To help you
with your interview, we suggest that you do research to know some background
about our firm and the business area you are applying to.
If you meet the above
requirements, please visit our website and apply online: Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.
Your details will be
treated with confidentiality and will not be shared with any third party.
Closing date: Monday, 31 October 2022.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to
pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons
with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
