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Tax Accountant
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
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 month-end 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.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Bridge Talent Management on bridgetalentgroup.zohorecruit.com to apply
