Business Tax Advisor at Ernst & Young

Your key responsibilities:

• You will be part of a team serving clients in various public and private industries and sectors.
• Support the successful delivery of tax projects, such as preparation of tax returns, advisories, support in relation to tax compliance, tax audits and dispute resolution.
• Work on a broad portfolio of clients providing advice and support on a range of tax issues.
• Support the team in the delivery of tax projects
• Collaborate with a team of tax professionals to combine diverse cross-border experience with local tax knowledge across a broad spectrum of industries 
• Participate and assist in preparing for meetings with management teams
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
• Prepare and participate in client workshops, presentations and educational –go to market initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile 

 Does this sound like you?

• A Bachelor’s degree in either Economics/Business/Finance or legal field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
• Technical expertise in tax matters.
• At least two years’ experience in South Sudan Taxation matters 
• Knowledge of Customs & Excise matters will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in accounting is an added advantage (either ACCA, CPA or CA) 
• Schooling: minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English and Mathematics
• South Sudan nationals are particularly encouraged to apply 
• Are you willing to relocate and be localised in Kenya?

Skills and Key attributes

• Highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Facilitate delivery of effective approaches to our clients’ tax needs
• Learn and develop specific client industry and sector knowledge
• Build on technical competence by staying current on trends, developments and technical issues and applying them to client facts and circumstances
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral.
• Enthusiastic team player with ability to partner effectively with team members. Passion to learn and engage in the team is the key attribute we look for.
• A desire to learn and develop into the role.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.