Tax Manager / Supervisor Job in Kisumu Kenya

Tax Manager, Supervisor

Location: Kisumu, Kenya

Employment Type: Full Time

Start: Immediately

Salary: Based on experience

Job Description

Tax Manager / Supervisor required to lead all tax related work at an audit firm in Kisumu.

Responsibilities

Team Leading

Planning, leading, managing and supervising execution of external tax audits and other tax engagements including personal tax, VAT, customsAssisting with the setting of budgets, pricing and deadlines and ensuring that tax audits and other assignments are completed within these limitsReviewing work (tax reporting in financial statements, tax returns, tax computations) and finally signing-off on tax workLiaise with the audit manager on tax related matters required for audit of financial statementsRegular meetings with clients to obtain updates on their business, discussing issues and presenting tax findingsInteracting directly with Partners on matters related to client and engagement managementSubmitting tax returns and accounts to the KRA, ensuring payments and communicating with the KRA on all enquiriesSetting objectives (goal-setting) with the tax / audit team, providing support and coaching for more junior staff, and giving them constructive feedback on their performanceTraining, coaching and developing Staff and Senior accountants for advancementEnsuring quality tax work and client serviceCommunicating with clients as well as the internal tax / finance departments of clients to ensure delivery of exceptional client serviceEstablishing client relationships, anticipating client needs, responding their queries, being alert to both tax concerns and technical accuracyEnsuring the set project recovery levels are met, tax fees are billed and collected on timeAssist with strengthening existing client relationships and developing new business opportunities by participating in sales meetings and working on proposalsQualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA) with at least 3 - 4 years tax experience with a reputable audit firm, of which 1 years are in supervisory capacityA university degreeTechnically good knowledge and understanding of the Kenya Revenue Acts to be able to advise clients on current law and future changesExcellent supervision, communication and ICT skills (especially knowledge of VT, Quickbooks)An additional qualification in ICT will be advantageousStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishTeam player, with the ability to multi-task, be flexible and work under pressureSocially confident with good diplomacy and organisation skillsSelf starter with good analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solvingDedicated and hard-workingHow to apply

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