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Tax Associate

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

1 - 3 years

Location

Mombasa

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Tax Associate to join our Tax Consulting and Tax Compliance team in Mombasa. As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for delivering high quality tax services while applying advanced technical skills. You will work collaboratively within a team, carrying out tasks under the guidance and supervision of a Tax Senior or Tax Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax computations and returns for review by the Tax Senior or Manager.
• Ensure client approval for filing tax returns and assist with timely submission.
• Estimate penalties and interest for late payments/filings for review.
• Assist in preparing late return notifications and advising clients.
• Prepare and review tax payment notifications, ensuring timely remittance.
• Help update tax platform details, including financial year-end changes.
• Address tax queries and correspondence from clients and authorities.
• Assist in tax audits, investigations, due diligence, and health checks.
• Support the Tax Senior/Manager in obtaining Tax Identification Numbers or Tax Compliance Certificates.
• Conduct VAT refund audits.
• Assist in drafting tax opinions and support engagements in direct and indirect taxation, including income tax, VAT, and customs.
• Contribute to client publications, such as tax alerts.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. CPA certification or ongoing progress toward it is preferred.
• Certificate in Tax Administration is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tax preparation, tax consulting, or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

• Prepare tax computations and returns for review by the Tax Senior or Manager.
• Ensure client approval for filing tax returns and assist with timely submission.
• Estimate penalties and interest for late payments/filings for review.
• Assist in preparing late return notifications and advising clients.
• Prepare and review tax payment notifications, ensuring timely remittance.
• Help update tax platform details, including financial year-end changes.
• Address tax queries and correspondence from clients and authorities.
• Assist in tax audits, investigations, due diligence, and health checks.
• Support the Tax Senior/Manager in obtaining Tax Identification Numbers or Tax Compliance Certificates.
• Conduct VAT refund audits.
• Assist in drafting tax opinions and support engagements in direct and indirect taxation, including income tax, VAT, and customs.
• Contribute to client publications, such as tax alerts.

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA certification or ongoing progress toward it is preferred.
• Certificate in Tax Administration is an added advantage.