Tax Manager at Bon & Drew Associates

Key Responsibilities:
Tax Planning & Advisory:

• Provide expert tax advisory services to clients, helping them minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with local tax laws.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax legislation and advise clients accordingly.
• Assist clients in managing their tax audits, disputes, and interactions with KRA.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate, VAT, personal income tax, and other tax returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and review tax computations prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing customized tax solutions.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients regarding tax matters, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and support to enhance their technical and professional skills.
• Allocate and supervise tasks within the team to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tax assignments.

Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Identify potential tax risks and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Review tax processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy in compliance activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CTA.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in tax advisory, compliance, or consultancy, preferably within a tax or audit firm.
• Strong knowledge of local and international tax laws, regulations, and tax reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in managing tax audits, disputes, and liaising with KRA.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax issues to clients.
• Proficiency in tax software and other financial tools.