tax accountant- tax

Responsibilities

1. Support clients in resolving KRA audits and compliance issues, including responding to correspondence, attending meetings, and advising on documentation and compliance practices.
2. Facilitate tax compliance processes, including obtaining compliance certificates and addressing queries from tax authorities.
3. Deliver training to clients on accounting software and offer practical, customized solutions including improvement of internal controls.
4. V.A.T/M.R.I/T.O.T filing for clients on a monthly basis and escalate any complex matters to the Team Lead.
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client books of accounting using ERP/accounting software.
6. Review client accounting systems, internal controls and financial procedures, and provide improvement recommendations.
7. Support year-end statutory audit process including preparation of financial statements and audit documentation, and filing of the client income tax return.
8. Offer any other accounting services that are client specific as they may be required.-payroll services, preparation of management accounts and others.
9. Act as liaison between the clients and the firm and ensure all the client's needs are met in time.
10. Perform any other assurance and accounting tasks that may be allocated from time to time.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from a university recognized in Kenya.
2. C.P.A Part II qualification (or higher).
3. Minimum 2 year experience in an audit or accounting firm.
4. 4 year experience in a similar position maintaining books of accounts using ERP/Accounting systems, preparation of periodic management accounts and annual financial statements of a company.
5. In-depth understanding of Kenya tax Law, amendments in legislation that affect taxes and its implication to businesses.
6. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting systems.
7. Possess problem-solving skills, have attention to detail and have time perspective.
8. Highly organized and able to work independently and as part of a team with minimum supervision.
9. Possess good communication skills and customer care.

*Salary Payable- Kes 30,000*