Tax Manager at Equity Bank Kenya

Role Brief

• The Tax department encompasses roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework across Equity Group. 
• It also includes the provision of tax support to other business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks across the Group. It is headed by the Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax.
• As a Tax Manager in Group Finance, you will support the Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax in:

Responsibility

• Managing, coordinating, and reviewing transactions to ensure compliance with the respective legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Partner with business units and the respective Heads of Finance/Heads of Business Units, to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies, and governance framework in the Group.
• Proactively engage with business partners and the respective Heads of Finance/Heads of Business Units with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans in the Group.
• Coordinate with, and support the tax compliance agenda of the Group, through team members in the respective resident and non-resident subsidiaries in matters relating to tax.
• Support the business strategy and operational activity of the Group.

Qualifications

• First degree in legal/business related studies.
• Professional membership of relevant tax bodies (legal/chartered accountancy).
• At least 7 years post-qualification experience within a tax function. A minimum 5 years in a professional advisory firm or a financial institution would be an added advantage. 
• Experience in handling/managing tax audits, both internal and external audits.
• Broad understanding of key domestic tax issues and international tax issues impacting Kenya.
• Application of tax knowledge to the commercial agenda and business strategy.
• Sound judgement regarding acceptable levels of tax risks.
• Effective project management and implementation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures.