Tax Accountant
Tax Accountant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Responsibilities:
The role reports to the Tax Manager and will be responsible for the following:
Compute corporate and deferred taxes quarterly and annually providing advice on tax expense effective tax rate and analysis for the Company s financial statements.
Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in accordance with statutory deadlines.
Compile and submit monthly Withholding Taxes and VAT payments ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act.
Prepare monthly tax account reconciliations within set deadlines ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
Monitor tax exposure through regular compliance checks and obtain a Tax Compliance Certificate for the Company.
Provide tax planning advice to minimize tax costs and identify/mitigate emerging tax risks.
Maintain tax records including master files of computations and correspondence with the Revenue Authority and other stakeholders.
Cultivate strong relationships with the Kenya Revenue Authority and other external stakeholders.
Ensure the smooth conduct of tax audits by the Kenya Revenue Authority and external auditors/consultants.
Ensure proper monthend tax procedures including oracle tax payments and journals within set deadlines.
Ensure timely cancellation of bonds.
Requirements
Academic qualifications
Bachelor s degree in finance/accounting/ economics and or related fields.
Qualified as CPA(K) ACCA or Equivalent
Skills experience and attributes
Three (3) to Five (5) years experience in accounting.
Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
Advanced computer skills in Ms. Office accounting software and databases.
A person of high integrity and maintains confidentiality.
A Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields, a Master's Degree is also desirable. Professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing. At least 10 years extensive experience in senior management level, preferably within the Energy sector. Experience in the Ugandan or East Africa petroleum industry shall be added advantage. Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial management, setting up effective metrics and business processes. Leadership experience with a thorough knowledge of marketing principles, product or service management, sales and business development, and is target driven with the ability to acquire and close contracts. Analytical skills and ability to interpret sales performance and market trend information. Proven ability and experience managing and leading high performance management teams to achieve significant sales revenue targets. Demonstrable experience in strategy planning and execution. The ability to understand changing market dynamics, translating them into an actionable strategy and implementing the strategy to achieve pre-set objectives. Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the strategic marketing and selling process.
Employment Type
Full Time
