Tax and Administration Accountant Job in Kenya

Our client, the largest integrated

poultry operation in East and Central Africa are looking to hire a Tax and Administration Accountant. 

Reporting to the Financial Accounting

Manager, the person will advise management, on how to minimize tax liability,

update them on any tax changes that affect the business and ensure compliance

with Kenya Revenue Authority requirements. 

The person will also be responsible

for payroll processing. 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review various tax filings: annual
  
  reports, intangible tax, sales and use tax.


• Prepare and update tax provision schedules
  
  & company sales tax database as tax rates change


• Assist in financial planning and analysis and
  
  keep abreast of current developments in the tax area and complete required
  
  tax reporting in a timely manner


• Coordinate audits by various taxation
  
  authorities


• Advise management regarding the tax impact of
  
  corporate strategies and impact of new laws on tax liabilities


• Ensure that proper records are maintained for
  
  the company’s contract scheme to ensure timely payment and submission of
  
  crop returns to the farmers.


• Maintain detailed records of cost,
  
  depreciation, disposals additions and supporting documents that support
  
  all fixed assets movement.



• Preparation and submission of monthly VAT,
  
  with holding (VAT and Income Tax) and P.A.Y.E in line with the set
  
  deadlines.


• Maintains legislative materials by reviewing,
  
  interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws.


• Maintains compliance with regulations by
  
  forwarding required information to relevant authorities.


• Develop and streamline procedures for
  
  calculation of tax provisions.


• Identify profitability of potential mergers
  
  and acquisitions by analyzing tax information; calculating key ratios;
  
  identifying areas of tax savings among others


• Payroll processing

• University degree in Accounting or Finance.


• A qualified accountant with CPA or ACCA
  
  professional qualifications


• Minimum of five years with proven working
  
  experience as Tax Administrator


• Proven knowledge of accounting principles,
  
  practices, standards, laws and regulations


• High attention to detail and accuracy

 
Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV, a daytime phone

contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by

Thursday 5th  May, 2016 to:

Management Consultant 
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge

fees for receiving or processing job applications.