We are pleased to
announce the following vacancy in the Tax department of
the Finance Division. In
keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets
the criteria indicated below.
Principal Accountant
Brief Posting
Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager; Group Tax, the role holder will ensure tax compliance is adhered to by complying with tax
controls, procedures and processes that are in place, in addition to
identifying and supporting areas of tax planning to enhance operation
efficiencies within the business.
Responsibilities
- Proactively
advise and support the wider business in providing and coordinating tax
advice on the implications of key transactions and ad hoc projects,
including related party transactions. - Identify
and ensure that legislative changes are reviewed and adopted in a timely
manner, including implementation of system changes where necessary. - Manage
relationships with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and external tax
service providers for tax-related queries and changes in tax legislation
specific to the telecommunication industry. - Research
solutions and risk mitigation for any emerging tax issues across the Group. - Prepare
the Group’s periodic (monthly and annual) accounting (income and deferred
tax) provisions and related financial statement disclosures, including tax
planning and forecasting reports. - Coordinate
with external tax advisors on Kenya corporation tax computations and
returns and ensure timely submissions. - Ensure
monthly tax returns (VAT, excise duty and withholding tax) are prepared
and submitted to the KRA within prescribed timelines, including payment of
the corresponding tax liabilities, including review and payment of customs
duties and levies. - Oversight
of PAYE for payroll purposes. - On
an ongoing basis, review the overall management of tax compliance
processes within the Group (Tax health check). - Work
with, and where required provide training to the Finance and Support and
Business Units’ teams to ensure optimization of tax efficiencies and
mitigation of tax exposures within the controls environment.
Qualifications
- University degree from a recognized university in
Law, Finance or business-related fields. - At least one full professional qualification in
accounting e.g. CPA, ACCA CTA or an equivalent. - 6 years’ experience in
progressive tax finance roles, including tax reporting, compliance and accounting. - In
depth experience and technical knowledge of tax accounting and disclosures
for accounting purposes, including deferred tax and prior year adjustments. - Experience
in proactive management of tax matters, keeping up to date with changes in
the regulatory environment and dealing with Tax Authorities will be an
added advantage. - Proactive,
confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure, to tight
schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken. - Ability
to collaborate and communicate with confidence and influence diverse
stakeholders. - A
proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Note to Applicants
As part of the interview
process, external candidates should prepare the following documentation which will be
required as soft copies at a later stage based on your performance
in the interviews/assessments.
a) An
updated CV with contacts of three referees, 2 who must be professional and must
have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the
same professional field.
b) Kenyan
Certificate of Good Conduct (Less than 1 year old) or a receipt of the same
from the CID pending release of the hardcopy document.
c) Clearance
certificate from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
d) University
Diploma/Degree Certificate/ Letter of completion from University in case you
have not received your diploma/degree certificate.
e) National
ID/Passport.
How To Apply
https://jobcenterkenya.com/accountant-job-in-kenya-121/
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