Head of Tax at Kenya Tea Development Agency (MS) Ltd

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance & Strategy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tax management for KTDA Holdings, Subsidiaries Companies, KTDA Managed Tea Factory Companies, and Regional Power Companies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforcing compliance with the legal framework, policies, and procedures relating to all tax functions.
• Responsible for tax risk management across the business
• Ensuring timely and correct filing of all tax returns for PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax, Withholding taxes, Excise Duty, and Kenya Bureau of Standards Levy.
• Overseeing Revenue Authority Audits and tax disputes.
• Responsible for effective partnership with the Kenya Government Agency responsible for tax matters.
• Managing the VAT and Income Tax refund process and payments.
• Championing tax planning ideas, and conducting continuous research on tax legislation.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and best accounting policies that will enhance efficiency in tax reporting and tax cash savings.
• Implementing tax strategies concerning all internal and external business developments.
• Reviewing existing tax policies and initiating new ones;
• Making submissions to the relevant government agencies in tax matters affecting the tea industry.
• Preparing the relevant board papers and monthly reports.
• Championing the tax training for all staff.
• Supervising, and appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs.
• Developing work plans and budgets for the department.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field from a recognized Institution
• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business management from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Possess CPA – (K) or ACCA.
• Should be an active member of ICPAK or equivalent internationally recognized professional body.
• A minimum of Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, Five (5) of which at senior management level.
• Ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects, and relationships.
• Should have a thorough knowledge of tax issues as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate departmental goals.
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result-oriented.
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice.
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader.
• Must have management and Leadership skills.