Tax Accountant at Bridge Talent Management

Responsibilities:

The role reports to the Tax Manager and will be responsible for the following: 

• Compute corporate and deferred taxes quarterly and annually, providing advice on tax expense, effective tax rate, and analysis for the Company’s financial statements.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Compile and submit monthly Withholding Taxes and VAT payments, ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act.
• Prepare monthly tax account reconciliations within set deadlines, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Monitor tax exposure through regular compliance checks and obtain a Tax Compliance Certificate for the Company.
• Provide tax planning advice to minimize tax costs and identify/mitigate emerging tax risks.
• Maintain tax records, including master files of computations and correspondence with the Revenue Authority and other stakeholders.
• Cultivate strong relationships with the Kenya Revenue Authority and other external stakeholders.
• Ensure the smooth conduct of tax audits by the Kenya Revenue Authority and external auditors/consultants.
• Ensure proper month-end tax procedures, including oracle tax payments and journals within set deadlines.
• Ensure timely cancellation of bonds.

Requirements

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/ economics and or related fields.
• Qualified as CPA(K), ACCA or Equivalent

Skills, experience and attributes

• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills in Ms. Office, accounting software and databases.
• A person of high integrity and maintains confidentiality.