Tax and Compliance Accountant at Davis & Shirtliff Group

Davis & Shirtliff View all jobs

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Be the primary liaison with revenue authorities on audits, tax and related compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the statutory authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and file VAT, CIT and other tax and statutory returns in compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct proactive tax health-checks for the Group.
  • Oversee processing and custody of tax related entries, records and supporting documents.
  • Monitor new legislation and ensure timely compliance with these across the business.
  • Implement effective tax-planning measures.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree in commerce, Economics or a related field.
  • Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA in good professional standing.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax advisory firm, FMCG company, manufacturing sector, or similar high-compliance sector, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, taxation laws and compliance risk management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience in dealing with tax authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
  • Qualification in law will be an added advantage.
Critical Competencies
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
  • Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.
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