Tax Accountant Employment in Kenya July 2014
Position: Tax Accountant
Reporting To: Director – Projects
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Keep an update on all Tax Laws and Tax Changes
- Do all tax reconciliation and complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Submit VAT, PAYE and Corporate returns
- Update the company sales tax database as tax rates change
- Ensure correct procedures and documentation are submitted for importation of products and equipment
- In-depth knowledge of Taxation Laws and of Tax Processing Systems
- Ability to research Concepts and tax applications effectively
- Devise tax strategies to defer or eliminate tax payments
- Create tax data collection systems
- Prepare monthly reporting schedules
- Complete required tax reporting in a timely manner
- Prepare and update tax provision schedules
- Coordinate audits by various taxation authorities
- Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings
- Negotiate with tax authorities over tax payment issues
- Research the basis for tax positions to be taken
- Advise management regarding the tax impact of corporate strategies
- Advise management on the impact of new laws on tax liabilities
- Coordinate outsourced tax preparation work
- Identify tax savings in prospective acquisition scenarios
Qualification and Competencies
- University Degree in Business Accounting from a recognized University
- ACCA/ CPA qualifications
- 3-5 years working in a Tax Environment
- Knowledgeable on business concepts and government regulations.
- Ability to research Concepts and tax applications effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of taxation Laws and tax Processing.
- Ability to advise the organization on Tax effects of all Initiatives and projects
- Ability to handle corporate Tax Issues
- Good presentation skills
- Diligent worker with high levels of Confidentiality and Integrity
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both internally and externally
If you are up to the challenge, meet the above minimum qualifications and experience send your application along with current CV, and a daytime telephone contact to;
The Human Resource Officer
P.O Box 46279-00100
Nairobi
OR hr.user13@gmail.com
The Subject of your mail should be TAX ACCOUNTANT.