Current Opportunities at Ernst & Young

• We are looking for an experienced Manager to lead the team providing people and mobility tax advisory services. Teaming with other tax professionals in the tax practice, the successful individual will support and report to the partners.

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Duties:

• Work with other Tax professionals in Tax assignments;
• Manage a portfolio of clients on personal and global mobility tax advisory services;
• Coordinate and manage staff on assignments and assess their performance;
• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide exceptional services;
• Provide innovative administrative improvement.

Key Requirements

• More than three (3) years In-depth experience in Personal tax advisory and managing global mobility tax assignments;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant tax laws, tax compliance and all types of tax returns;
• Demonstrable business acumen;
• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Strong team player

Key Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field – Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Human Resource, Law, etc

Other Personal Characteristics

• Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
• High level of self-confidence and energy.
• High level of intellectual agility, initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience.

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Job Summary

• The tax advisor position is within the People Advisory Services, Tax sub-service line. The suitably qualified candidate should have a good understanding of tax and demonstrate an understanding tax technical matters affecting expatriates, local employees and individuals. You should be able to anticipate and identify technical issues and provide appropriate solutions.

Desired Candidate Profile
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• A Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Finance related field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA) will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years or more extensive experience with a reputable tax service provider, handling large multinationals on all areas of expatriate taxation. This should include social security compliance; advisory on the impact of international assignments and short-term cross- border moves; taxation of share awards; interaction between international tax, immigration and expatriate tax compliance.
• A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics
• Well versed in tax and social security legislation.
• Hands-on experience on iTax and physical interactions with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.

Key attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent level of attention to detail.
• Good presentation skills.
• A good and enthusiastic team player.
• Good organization and prioritization skills including ability to manage multiple assignments and work under pressure.
• Resilient and proactive.
• Integrity.
• Flexible and innovative.