Tax Director at Reeds Africa Consult

We are seeking a commercially minded and visionary Tax Director to lead the Tax Services practice. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Managing Partner and the Board of Directors with a clear mandate to drive business growth, deepen client relationships, and expand the firm's marlet share in tax services.

Job Description

Business Development & Growth

• Drive revenue growth by originating and closing new client engagements in tax compliance, advisory, transfer pricing, VAT, cross-border taxation, etc.
• Build and sustain a strong pipeline of business through proactive networking, industry events, and thought leadership.
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new ones.
• Collaborate with other service lines to build the overall business of the firm.
• Take clear ownership of annual tax revenue targets and regularly report progress to the Board.

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Shape and implement the firm’s Tax Services strategy in line with client and market needs.
• Provide cutting-edge insights on corporate, indirect, and international tax issues.
• Position the firm as a trusted advisor through thought leadership, publications, and industry presence.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the lead contact for key tax clients, ensuring proactive communication, responsiveness, and delivery excellence.
• Identify client pain points and develop tailored solutions to expand engagement scope.
• Maintain high client satisfaction scores and retention rates.

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Oversee delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide clients on tax planning, restructuring, investments, and Finance Act implications.
• Ensure compliance with KRA, Tribunal, and regional regulatory requirements.

Risk & Audit Management

• Represent clients during KRA audits, objections, and appeals.
• Manage firm exposure by ensuring strong controls, reviews, and risk-mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and grow the tax team to achieve both technical excellence and commercial acumen.
• Build a culture of high performance, innovation, and accountability.

Governance & Board Engagement

• Actively participate as a Board member in firm-wide strategy, oversight, and decision-making.
• Represent the firm externally in professional bodies, business forums, and regulatory consultations as mandated by the board.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent; postgraduate qualification in Taxation or Business is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in tax, with at least 5 years at senior leadership level in a reputable practice or corporate tax function.
• Proven track record of business development.
• Strong client network within Kenya and East Africa.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at Board and C-suite level.
• High integrity, commercial awareness, and strategic leadership capabilities.