Careers at RSM

We are looking for a passionate Audit Associate to be based in our Mombasa office, to assist in the delivery of audit projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of accounting and audit procedures and will be eager to embrace the RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out an audit, following the audit plan, under the supervision of the field team leader and the team leader.
• Carrying out any other tasks as may be delegated from time to time.
• Working as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the time budgeted for those tasks and communicating the engagement progress on a daily basis to the field team leader.
• Ensuring review notes on assigned tasks are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the team leader.
• Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, to the team leader.
• Effectively documenting work to performance standards.
• Actively developing technical skills on the job and through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements.
• Building working relationships with the client.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications preferred - CPA (Kenya) or ACCA – ongoing or completed.
• Candidates with a minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of audit/accounting/finance internship or work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Kenyan regulatory frameworks is desirable.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

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We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Tax Associate to join our Tax Consulting and Tax Compliance team in Mombasa. As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for delivering high quality tax services while applying advanced technical skills. You will work collaboratively within a team, carrying out tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Tax Senior or Tax Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax computations and returns for review by the Tax Senior or Manager.
• Ensure client approval for filing tax returns and assist with timely submission.
• Estimate penalties and interest for late payments/filings for review.
• Assist in preparing late return notifications and advising clients.
• Prepare and review tax payment notifications, ensuring timely remittance.
• Help update tax platform details, including financial year-end changes.
• Address tax queries and correspondence from clients and authorities.
• Assist in tax audits, investigations, due diligence, and health checks.
• Support the Tax Senior/Manager in obtaining Tax Identification Numbers or Tax Compliance Certificates.
• Conduct VAT refund audits.
• Assist in drafting tax opinions and support engagements in direct and indirect taxation, including income tax, VAT, and customs.
• Contribute to client publications, such as tax alerts.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA certification or ongoing progress toward it is preferred.
• Certificate in Tax Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tax preparation, tax consulting, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

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We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Tax Semi Senior to join our Mombasa office. As a Tax Semi Senior, you will be responsible for delivering high quality tax services while applying advanced technical skills. You will work collaboratively within a team, carrying out tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Tax Senior or Tax Manager.

Responsibilities

• Keeping abreast of changes in tax legislation, including developments in global and regional taxation, double tax agreements, transfer pricing, and related tax matters.
• Assisting in providing tax opinions to clients on direct and indirect taxes, including income tax, VAT, customs, and excise.
• Assisting in tax structuring engagements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and filing tax computations and returns, ensuring client approval is obtained prior to filing and that filings are completed on a timely basis.
• Preparing estimates of penalties and interest for late filing or payment and assisting with late return notifications to clients.
• Preparing and reviewing installment and final tax payment notifications, advising clients accordingly, and ensuring timely remittance of payments processed through the firm.
• Assisting in handling tax audits, investigations, objections, and appeals.
• Assisting in VAT refund audits, tax due diligence, and tax health check engagements.
• Assisting in following up with the revenue authority on client matters, including tax status, reconciliations, transfers of overpayments between years, refunds, waivers, and responses to tax demands.
• Assisting with tax account, dividend tax account, and audit file reconciliations to ensure clients’ tax records are accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with changes to client details on the tax platform, including financial year-end changes.
• Assisting in applications for Tax Identification Numbers and Tax Compliance/Clearance Certificates.
• Attending to tax-related queries and correspondence from clients and the revenue authority as assigned.
• Adhering to agreed timelines and promptly reporting any anticipated delays.
• Supervising and guiding field teams to ensure work is carried out in accordance with agreed plans.
• Training and developing junior staff within the department.
• Assisting the Tax Manager in the development of tax publications, bulletins, and newsletters, as well as organizing client seminars.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA certification or ongoing progress toward it is preferred.
• Certificate in Tax Administration is an added advantage
• Candidates with 3 years of experience in tax preparation, tax consulting, or a related area are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.