Tax Manager Job in Kenya

Oct 19, 2016

Tax Manager – MDN Kenya
 

Background: MDN Kenya (formerly Muchekehu Nyakang’o & Co.) is a firm of Certified Public Accountants, established in Nairobi in 1985, and has evolved over the years through mergers and re-organizations to become the firm it is today.
 

The firm offers pro-active, client-focused professional advice on corporate and business matters to organizations and individuals in Kenya and overseas. 

We are committed to providing a high-quality service that represents value for money. 

 

To achieve this we invest time in gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s business and developing close working relationships. This enables us to put forward relevant ideas and advice and to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
 

Job Brief: We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to lead and manage multiple operations of the tax practice. 

You will serve as a business advisor to our clients aiming at maximizing engagement and achieving qualitative outcomes.
 

Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the Managing Partner, the incumbent will be required but not limited to;

• Deliver a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe


• Build relationships and interact with clients to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise


• Provide innovative tax planning and review complex income tax returns


• Identify and mitigate tax risks


• Coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance


• Manage tax provision and tax compliance process


• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices


• Manage and coordinate tax audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business from a recognized institution


• CPA (K) or ACCA certification


• Minimum 3 years experience


• Excellent knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns


• Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems


• Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships


• Strong leadership and personnel management skills


• Analytical skills with detail orientation


• Previous experience with an audit firm will be an added advantage

If you fit the above profile and are interested in this challenging opportunity, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title in the field of interest directly to hr@mdnkenya.com by 9th November 2016.