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.
  

• 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.