
Davis & Shirtliff
Tax and Compliance Accountant
Nairobi
• Kenya

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Davis & Shirtliff
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Description
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.
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.
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