Tax Manager, Supervisor Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Start: Immediately

Salary: Based on experience

Job Description

Tax Manager / Supervisor required to lead all tax related work at an audit firm in Kisumu.

Responsibilities

Team Leading

• Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external tax audits and other tax engagements including personal tax, VAT, customs
• Assisting with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that tax audits and other assignments are completed within these limits
• Reviewing work (tax reporting in financial statements, tax returns, tax computations) and finally signing-off on tax work

Communication & Teamwork

• Liaise with the audit manager on tax related matters required for audit of financial statements
• Regular meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing issues and presenting tax findings
• Interacting directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement management
• Submitting tax returns and accounts to the KRA, ensuring payments and communicating with the KRA on all enquiries

Staff Supervision

• Setting objectives (goal-setting) with the tax / audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them constructive feedback on their performance
• Training, coaching and developing Staff and Senior accountants for advancement

Quality Control

• Ensuring quality tax work and client service

Client Relationship

• Communicating with clients as well as the internal tax / finance departments of clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
• Establishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries, being alert to both tax concerns and technical accuracy

Portfolio Management

• Ensuring the set project recovery levels are met, tax fees are billed and collected on time

Business Development

• Assist with strengthening existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by participating in sales meetings and working on proposals

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 3 - 4 years tax experience with a reputable audit firm, of which 1 years are in supervisory capacity
• A university degree
• Technically good knowledge and understanding of the Kenya Revenue Acts to be able to advise clients on current law and future changes
• Excellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)
• An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Team player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressure
• Socially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skills
• Self starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Dedicated and hard-working

How to apply

Send your application to: recruitksm@gmail.com

Your application should include a cover letter indicating your desire to work with us, a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees.

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