Openings at PKF firms

reference code KSL/PKF004/23

Key responsibilities: 

• Provision of secretarial services to the Board which include coordinating and scheduling of Board meetings, preparation of Board papers, documenting and ensuring the safe custody of minutes, Board induction and training, preparation of Board work plans, Board evaluation, governance audit, and the implementation of the Company’s code of conduct and ethics.
• Advise the Board and Management on all legal aspects of the Company’s business.
• Co-ordinate litigation management and the appointment of external lawyers.
• Coordinating and ensuring representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
• Oversee the preparation, review and the execution of contracts and other legal agreements between the Company and external entities.
• Co-ordinate the procurement of insurance services and their administration.
• Maintain an inventory of all Company land and buildings.
• Follow up on the issuance of titles and renewal of leases and leasing of Company properties.
• Participate in the development of Company policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure compliance of the same.
• Ensure that contractual risks are efficiently managed.
• Co-ordinate and ensure representation of the Company in courts or other judicial authorities.
• Manage the Company’s Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism.
• Oversee development of preventive legal policies and strategies aimed at forestalling disputes, controversies and litigation.
• Oversee the Legal Registry.
• Ensure safe custody of the Company Seal, Corporation’s legal instruments, Legal documents, Title documents, intellectual property records and all other Corporations properties / Assets.
• Liaise with the Attorney General, law enforcement agencies and stakeholders on all legal matters.
• Oversee compliance audit in the Company.
• Prepare periodic work progress reports.
• Prepare departmental budgets, work plans and procurement plans.

Person specifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Law from a recognised institution.
• A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognised institution.
• Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary.
• Must be a member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience with five (5) at a managerial position.
• A leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of computer applications.
• Must demonstrate leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to be a team player.

If you meet the requirements for this role, please download the form provided below, fill it out in a Word document, and email it along with your CV, ID, certificates, and any other relevant documents to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com, quoting reference code KSL/PKF004/23.

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Key Responsibilities

The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Perform engagement management activities which include; set up, planning, billing analysis, invoicing and collection.
• Handling KRA audit and ligation process.
• Preparing written submissions and lodging the same with KRA
• Representing clients at the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) and at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
• Preparing tax opinions based on client`s needs and assist clients to implement the recommendations thereon;
• Review of tax returns and preparing management letters thereon.
• Undertake tax due diligence assignments and issue comprehensive reports.
• Respond to routine queries from KRA on behalf of clients
• Carry out tax health check reviews and give advice to clients on tax planning opportunities identified.
• Liaise with clients, finance department and tax advisors to gather relevant facts for analysis in regard to tax risks.
• In charge of supervising tax analysts and offering tax training to all staff within the tax department.
• Carry out tax research and stay abreast on tax changes. This will also involve preparing periodic tax alerts.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Post Graduate Diploma or a Masters in Taxation from an accredited College or University will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualification in either of the following disciplines: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, or Chartered Financial Analyst.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in tax.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional planning, organization and time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity; good
• Good negotiating and communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Highly assertive, well-spoken and articulate.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of the company.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented; self-driven and pro-active.
• Commitment to organization’s vision and values.

If you fit the above profile and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title in the field of interest directly to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com by 24 February 2023.