Senior Tax Accountant
Senior Tax Accountant
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Job Description
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Lead the preparation review and filing of all statutory tax returns including VAT WHT PAYE AHL SHIF NSSF NITA and Excise Duty.
Ensure all filings are accurate complete and submitted within required timelines in compliance with KRA regulations.
Oversee tax accounting entries in the ERP and ensure GL accuracy for all tax-related accounts.
Strategic Tax Planning & Risk Management
Advise the business on tax-efficient structuring of commercial transactions supply chain and new product launches.
Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their business impact; ensure timely implementation of necessary changes.
Identify and implement legal tax-saving opportunities including deductions incentives and exemptions.
Audit & Relationship Management
Act as the primary liaison with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) handling audits queries and tax disputes.
Prepare all required documentation and lead responses during tax audits or investigations.
Build strong relationships with local tax consultants external auditors and regulatory authorities.
Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise and mentor junior tax/accounting staff on best practices and compliance standards.
Conduct tax training and awareness sessions for internal stakeholders including sales procurement and logistics.
Collaborate with finance legal procurement and commercial teams to ensure tax is integrated into business processes.
Process & Technology
Lead tax automation and digitalization efforts in collaboration with IT and finance systems teams.
Drive continuous improvement in tax reporting and internal controls.
Maintain robust documentation and processes to support future audits and tax planning.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timeliness and accuracy of tax filings
Amount of tax penalties avoided or recovered
Tax savings from planning initiatives
Audit issue resolution time
Staff development and tax awareness sessions conducted
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related field.
CPA-K ACCA or equivalent full qualification.
Minimum 5 years of experience in tax with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role .
Experience working in FMCG manufacturing or similar high-compliance sectors is a strong advantage.
In-depth knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (Income Tax VAT Act Excise Duty PAYE Customs).
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Sage).
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
Strong leadership and ability to influence across departments.
Up-to-date knowledge of KRA systems (iTax Simba) and electronic invoicing requirements.
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 Accounting
Employment Type
Full Time