Internal Auditor at Farsight Africa Group

Farsight Africa Group is seeking an Internal Auditor and Compliance Consultant to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The successful candidate should possess a thorough knowledge of Tax and accounting procedures, Regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct follows up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Review and ensure accuracy and compliance of all statutory deductions and filings (PAYE, VAT, withholding tax, NHIF, NSSF, and corporate tax).
• Conduct periodic reviews of the finance system to confirm proper tax treatment of all transactions.
• Reconcile tax accounts and verify that all remittances are made on time.
• Review supplier payments to confirm compliance with withholding tax requirements.
• Advise on changes in tax laws and recommend timely updates to company policies and procedures.4jmk,k,
• Provide quarterly reports on Farsight’s overall tax compliance status.
• Liaise with external auditors and KRA on tax-related matters when necessary.
• Train and guide the internal finance team on best practices in tax compliance.
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in tax compliance and financial audit, preferably with corporate or consulting firms.
• In-depth understanding of KRA tax laws and reporting systems (iTax).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information