Taxation Accountant-FMCG
Taxation Accountant-FMCG
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare file and reconcile statutory tax obligations including VAT Excise Duty and Withholding Tax (WHT) in line with KRA requirements.
- Manage monthly tax reconciliations across all tax categories identify variances and coordinate resolutions in collaboration with internal teams and tax consultants.
- Support in preparing tax schedules ledger reconciliations and other documentation for both internal and external audits.
- Ensure accurate and timely input of tax data into accounting systems (SAP QuickBooks and Excel) and perform necessary checks for compliance.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with IFRS in all tax-related reporting and general ledger entries.
- Provide support in insurance handling especially about tax implications on premiums claims and recoveries.
- Liaise with KRA external auditors and tax consultants on audit matters assessments and statutory reviews.
- Collaborate with the finance team in overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions ensuring tax compliance on transactions.
Requirements
Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within an audit firm or manufacturing/FMCG environment.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part 2 or above.
Solid experience in tax compliance and reconciliation.
Proficiency in SAP QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
Strong understanding of IFRS AP and AR functions.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
BSc degree in Marketing or related field. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in FMCG sales from the big FMCG firms. Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn. Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across channels marketing campaigns that engage, educate and motivate. Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends). Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns. Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets. A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication. Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement rob
Education
Bachelor s degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, BCom (Marketing), or a related field
Employment Type
Full Time
