Tax Manager at SKM Africa

Job Description

• SKM Africa LLP (SKM) is a specialized professional services firm that offers Tax, Audit, Legal and Business Advisory services across East Africa.
• SKM is looking to hire Tax Managers for our tax and regulatory department in the organization.

Job Responsibilities
Key roles and responsibilities

• Overseeing direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements.
• Handling tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals.
• Overseeing and providing guidance to teams on multiple engagements.
• Following up with the revenue authority on client issues.
• Acting as the liaison with the clients and regulators.
• Preparing briefs and alerts on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation.
• Developing and growing team members.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for business development.

Other Requirements
Qualifications and experience

• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• A bachelors’ degree in commerce, law, or related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience with a minimum of two years in a similar senior position preferably in a professional firm.
• Thorough knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and practices.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High professional standards.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Skills and attributes

• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Thrive under pressure and fast pace while delivering high quality deliverables
• A self-driven and result oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to effectively support all aspects of engagement delivery end-to-end
• Open minded and curious about tax and regulatory developments globally
• Excellent business writing skills
• Excellent marketing and networking skills.
• A high standard of integrity