Tax Analyst at KCB Bank Kenya

Reporting to Head of Tax, the role is responsible for ensuring that the bank complies with tax regulations, calculation of taxes payable, reconciliation of tax accounts, and filing of tax returns and documentations with KRA and other relevant statutory authorities.

Tax Analyst Job Responsibilities

• Ensure tax payments are remitted to KRA on a timely basis
• Ensure VAT, W/Tax, Excise Duty, Corporation Tax are accurately computed and reconciled to the General ledger
• Respond to routine ad hoc queries from Finance and liaising with external advisors on tax matters
• Complete Tax returns in line with Tax regulations
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations
• Ensure the bank’s compliance with tax regulations.
• Assist in preparation of papers for and attendance at Tax meetings.
• Assist with preparation of the group and subsidiary statutory accounts.
• Maintaining tax databases

Qualifications for the Tax Analyst Job

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
• Professional Qualifications in Accounting – CPAK, ACCA, are required.
• At least 6 years’ experience which should include 2 years’ experience in Tax.
• Should have good leadership skills.
• Should have very good knowledge of the financial industry and commercial awareness.
• Should have experience with risk management and compliance.
• Should have very good attention to detail.