Senior Tax Consultant at PKF firms

Key Responsibilities

The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Perform engagement management activities which include; set up, planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
• Handling KRA audit and ligation process.
• Preparing written submissions and lodging the same with KRA
• Representing clients at the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) and at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• Preparing tax opinions based on client`s needs and assist clients to implement the recommendations thereon;
• Review of tax returns and preparing management letters thereon.
• Undertake tax due diligence assignments and issue comprehensive reports.
• Respond to routine queries from KRA on behalf of clients
• Carry out tax health check reviews and give advice to clients on tax planning opportunities identified.
• Liaise with clients, finance department and tax advisors to gather relevant facts for analysis in regard to tax risks.
• In charge of supervising tax analysts and offering tax training to all staff within the tax department.
• Carry out tax research and stay abreast on tax changes. This will also involve preparing periodic tax alerts.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Post Graduate Diploma or a Masters in Taxation from an accredited College or University will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in either of the following disciplines: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or Chartered Financial Analyst.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in tax.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; good
• Good negotiating and communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Highly assertive, well-spoken and articulate.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the company.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented; self-driven and pro-active.
• Commitment to organization’s vision and values.

If you fit the above profile and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title in the field of interest directly to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com by 24 February 2023.