Background

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) was established in 2016 with the vision of helping business to attain economic prosperity by being environmentally restorative and socially just.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance and Advisory

• Prepare and file statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, corporate tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Advise clients on tax compliance obligations and emerging tax regulations.
• Support tax planning and compliance reviews across different sectors.
• Liaise with tax authorities on behalf of clients where necessary.
• Support clients during tax audits, reviews, and regulatory assessments.

Advisory and Capacity Building

• Provide accounting and financial management guidance to client teams.
• Support organizations in strengthening financial policies and compliance systems.
• Identify operational and financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assist clients in audit preparation and responding to audit findings.
• Support financial due diligence and compliance assessments where required.

Client Accounting Support

• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records for multiple client organizations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support clients with budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Conduct bank, ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Review and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide bookkeeping oversight and financial management support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, tax, or financial advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizations across different sectors such as NGOs, SMEs, private sector companies, donor-funded projects, or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Adaptability across different industries and organizational contexts

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in consulting or outsourced finance support environments.
• Familiarity with donor compliance and grant financial management is an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and provide practical solutions to clients.

• Prepare and file statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, corporate tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Advise clients on tax compliance obligations and emerging tax regulations.
• Support tax planning and compliance reviews across different sectors.
• Liaise with tax authorities on behalf of clients where necessary.
• Support clients during tax audits, reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Provide accounting and financial management guidance to client teams.
• Support organizations in strengthening financial policies and compliance systems.
• Identify operational and financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assist clients in audit preparation and responding to audit findings.
• Support financial due diligence and compliance assessments where required.
• Manage and maintain accurate accounting records for multiple client organizations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support clients with budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Conduct bank, ledger, and account reconciliations.
• Review and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Provide bookkeeping oversight and financial management support.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Adaptability across different industries and organizational contexts
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, tax, or financial advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organizations across different sectors such as NGOs, SMEs, private sector companies, donor-funded projects, or consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.