Assistant Tax Manager Job in Kenya

Assistant Tax Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and manage tax activities of the BAT
   entities as assigned

• Manage the accurate and timely calculation,
  filing and payment of relevant tax liabilities for the BAT entities.


• Preparation of tax computations, deferred tax
  reconciliations and disclosure notes in the annual financial statements.


• Review tax returns and schedules for submission
  to the revenue authorities as prepared by tax/finance analysts or advisors.


• Coordinate and monitor tax compliance activities
  for the assigned markets.


• Completion of BAT Group reporting templates and
  schedules.

2. Transfer pricing compliance in line with Group
   guidelines and applicable laws

• Manage the review and update of transfer pricing
  documentation in line with Group guidelines and relevant local &
  international laws.


• Ensure documentation to support the arm’s length
  nature of affected transactions is properly and adequately maintained.

3. General business support

• Assess tax implications of business projects,
  agreements, and transactions in the assigned markets.


• Ensure appropriate and robust processes and
  controls are in place to manage corporate tax governance in the assigned
  markets, following agreed Global standard processes and frameworks.


• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax
  numbers in the assigned markets, in line with Group reporting requirements.


• Ensure all tax risks and sensitivities are fully
  investigated and correctly reflected in the assigned market’s financial
  statements.


• Stay abreast of new tax legislation and assess
  business impact of the same in the assigned markets.


• Support the senior tax manager in driving
  corporate simplification initiatives and other tax & business projects.

4. Tax audit/litigation support
   
   
   

• Support the assigned markets with end-to-end
  management of revenue authority queries, requests for
  information,verifications,audits,and disputes to mitigate exposures.


• Liaise with tax advisors on audit findings where
  necessary.


• Assist the senior tax manager in managing the dispute/appeal/litigation
  process

Knowledge / Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Tax, or a related
  field.


• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in tax
  compliance and planning.


• Working knowledge of corporate tax systems, for
  both direct and indirect taxes.


• A good understanding of corporate tax accounting,
  including deferred tax.


• Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
  PowerPoint.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers
  across all levels within the company and externally.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to
  explain complex tax issues in a clear and concise manner.


• An ability to work effectively with all levels of
  staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by
  successful experience in business partnership and decision support.


• Basic understanding of commercial business
  drivers.


• Excellent project and time management skills.

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