Tax Senior Associate at

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KPMG Full time
KPMG is a professional service company, being one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC.

Seated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, KPMG employs 174,000 people and has three lines of services:
audit, tax, and advisory.

Key roles and responsibilities

Provide expert advice to clients on a wide range of tax matters.
Lead the preparation and review of accurate and timely tax returns for individuals and corporate entities.

Lead comprehensive tax health checks for clients, reviewing financial records and identifying areas of non-compliance or potential tax risks.

Work closely with clients to address inquiries, provide updates, and offer proactive solutions to potential tax challenges.

Assist clients in handling KRA audits, ensuring adherence to audit timelines and effectively addressing any queries raised by tax authorities.

Provide guidance to the team in the preparation of tax provisions and deferred tax calculations.
Analyze financial statements to identify potential tax issues or opportunities for tax efficiency.

Assist with drafting opinion letters, responses to Revenue Authority inquiries, Revenue Authority's ruling requests and writing other technical memoranda.

Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in tax planning and compliance.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including audit and advisory teams, to provide integrated solutions to clients.
Assist in developing and implementing tax planning strategies for clients.
Stay informed about changes in the business environment that may affect tax compliance or planning.
Ensure compliance with the Risk Management and KYC procedures for engagements.
Work with Associates and Managers to ensure smooth engagement administration and billing.
Build and manage client relationships.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and holistic client support.
Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster their professional growth.
Assist in organizing trainings and other departmental activities within and outside the firm, etc. as maybe assigned.
Contribute to thought leadership through writing articles and participating in activities aimed at brand enhancement.

Requirements

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field from an accredited university.
Professional qualifications e.g., ACCA, CPA are highly desirable.
Any professional qualification in Taxation from an accredited college/university will be an added advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and performing internet research.

A minimum of four years of relevant experience in tax compliance and advisory within an accounting firm or similar environment.


Personal attributes:
Excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate complex information.
Ability to build positive relationships with team members and clients.
Ability to handle simultaneously multiple engagements and client service teams.
Skills, and comfort interacting with C-level professionals.
Flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
Strong organizational skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

We offer:
An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
Continuous learning and development.
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
Opportunity for international travel.
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