Background

Reeds Africa consult (RAC) offers a broad scale of Human resource services designed to provide professional supports for the growing needs of today’s corporate organizations. Our services includes the entire employee life cycle in an organization from the point of recruitment, training and development, policy development, compliance audits, provision of H...

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Filing

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns including:
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax
  • Corporate Income Tax
• Ensure timely submission of all tax obligations in compliance with KRA deadlines
• Maintain an updated tax compliance calendar

KRA System Management (iTax)

• Manage and operate the KRA iTax system efficiently
• Upload returns, make applications, and process tax-related transactions
• Monitor tax ledgers and reconcile discrepancies within the system

KRA Engagement & Liaison

• Act as a point of contact between the organization and KRA officers
• Handle tax queries, assessments, and compliance notices
• Follow up on tax refunds, objections, and dispute resolutions
• Support during KRA audits and investigations

Tax Reconciliation & Reporting

• Perform regular tax reconciliations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, etc.)
• Ensure alignment between accounting records and tax filings
• Prepare tax reports for management review

Documentation & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and organized tax records and supporting documentation
• Ensure all filings and correspondence with KRA are properly archived

Advisory & Risk Management

• Identify potential tax risks and compliance gaps
• Support implementation of tax-efficient practices within legal frameworks
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and KRA regulations

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (Part II or above) or equivalent qualification
• 3–5 years’ experience in a tax or finance role
• Proven experience using KRA iTax system
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with KRA officers on tax matters.

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns including: VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax
• Ensure timely submission of all tax obligations in compliance with KRA deadlines
• Maintain an updated tax compliance calendar
• Manage and operate the KRA iTax system efficiently
• Upload returns, make applications, and process tax-related transactions
• Monitor tax ledgers and reconcile discrepancies within the system
• Act as a point of contact between the organization and KRA officers
• Handle tax queries, assessments, and compliance notices
• Follow up on tax refunds, objections, and dispute resolutions
• Support during KRA audits and investigations
• Perform regular tax reconciliations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, etc.)
• Ensure alignment between accounting records and tax filings
• Prepare tax reports for management review
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records and supporting documentation
• Ensure all filings and correspondence with KRA are properly archived
• Identify potential tax risks and compliance gaps
• Support implementation of tax-efficient practices within legal frameworks
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and KRA regulations

• KRA iTax system proficiency
• Tax compliance and filing
• Tax reconciliation
• KRA engagement and liaison
• Tax advisory and risk management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (Part II or above) or equivalent qualification