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2026-05-16T20:31:24+00:00
Bowmans (Law Firm)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Accounting & Finance, Legal, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-05-19T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Purpose:

To ensure full compliance with KRA iTax and statutory tax obligations through accurate reconciliation, reporting, audit support, and coordination of tax‑related activities for the firm and its partners.

Job Accountabilities:

  • Reconciling firm revenue accounts in line with KRA iTax filing requirements.
  • Reconciling and verifying the firm’s expenses in compliance with KRA iTax requirements.
  • iTax tracking and reconciling all entries there on.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date tax audit file in line with prior audits and emerging changes in KRA audit requirements.
  • Reconciliation of individual partners tax accounts and returns
  • Maintaining and reconciling the various tax and statutory deductions GL accounts including: VAT,Withholding Tax,Income Tax,Withholding VAT,Qualifying interest withholding tax,PAYE
  • Supporting in generating various reports on iTax both routine and ad hoc e.g. PRNs and withholding tax certificates.
  • Prepare month end and ad hoc journals for tax reconciliation adjustments
  • Liaising with the Tax department to update and implement tax changes affecting the firms operations.

Experience and Qualifications:

Technical Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in tax compliance, tax audit, and statutory reporting

Educational Background: Undergraduate Business degree (preferably B. Com -Accounting option)

Professional Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist

Technological Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial accounting packages

Competencies:

  • Big data analysis and reconciliation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Teamwork

"Bowmans is an equal opportunity employer”

  • Reconciling firm revenue accounts in line with KRA iTax filing requirements.
  • Reconciling and verifying the firm’s expenses in compliance with KRA iTax requirements.
  • iTax tracking and reconciling all entries there on.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date tax audit file in line with prior audits and emerging changes in KRA audit requirements.
  • Reconciliation of individual partners tax accounts and returns
  • Maintaining and reconciling the various tax and statutory deductions GL accounts including: VAT,Withholding Tax,Income Tax,Withholding VAT,Qualifying interest withholding tax,PAYE
  • Supporting in generating various reports on iTax both routine and ad hoc e.g. PRNs and withholding tax certificates.
  • Prepare month end and ad hoc journals for tax reconciliation adjustments
  • Liaising with the Tax department to update and implement tax changes affecting the firms operations.
  • Big data analysis and reconciliation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Undergraduate Business degree (preferably B. Com -Accounting option)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial accounting packages
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Accountant - Tax and Compliance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Accounting & Finance, Legal, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Bowmans (Law Firm)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 19 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, May 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

To ensure full compliance with KRA iTax and statutory tax obligations through accurate reconciliation, reporting, audit support, and coordination of tax‑related activities for the firm and its partners.

Job Accountabilities:

  • Reconciling firm revenue accounts in line with KRA iTax filing requirements.
  • Reconciling and verifying the firm’s expenses in compliance with KRA iTax requirements.
  • iTax tracking and reconciling all entries there on.
  • Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date tax audit file in line with prior audits and emerging changes in KRA audit requirements.
  • Reconciliation of individual partners tax accounts and returns
  • Maintaining and reconciling the various tax and statutory deductions GL accounts including: VAT,Withholding Tax,Income Tax,Withholding VAT,Qualifying interest withholding tax,PAYE
  • Supporting in generating various reports on iTax both routine and ad hoc e.g. PRNs and withholding tax certificates.
  • Prepare month end and ad hoc journals for tax reconciliation adjustments
  • Liaising with the Tax department to update and implement tax changes affecting the firms operations.

Experience and Qualifications:

Technical Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in tax compliance, tax audit, and statutory reporting

Educational Background: Undergraduate Business degree (preferably B. Com -Accounting option)

Professional Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Finalist

Technological Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial accounting packages

Competencies:

  • Big data analysis and reconciliation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Teamwork

"Bowmans is an equal opportunity employer”

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and cover letter, clearly indicating their relevant experience, by 19 May 2026 

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, May 19 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 16-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 16-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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