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Tax and Compliance Accountant
2026-04-07T08:46:30+00:00
Davis & Shirtliff Group
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Business Management and Administration
Accounting & Finance
KES
MONTH
2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
8

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Be the primary liaison with revenue authorities on audits, tax and related compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the statutory authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and file VAT, CIT and other tax and statutory returns in compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct proactive tax health-checks for the Group.
  • Oversee processing and custody of tax related entries, records and supporting documents.
  • Monitor new legislation and ensure timely compliance with these across the business.
  • Implement effective tax-planning measures.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree in commerce, Economics or a related field.
  • Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA in good professional standing.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax advisory firm, FMCG company, manufacturing sector, or similar high-compliance sector, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, taxation laws and compliance risk management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience in dealing with tax authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
  • Qualification in law will be an added advantage.

Critical Competencies

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
  • Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.
  • Be the primary liaison with revenue authorities on audits, tax and related compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the statutory authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and file VAT, CIT and other tax and statutory returns in compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct proactive tax health-checks for the Group.
  • Oversee processing and custody of tax related entries, records and supporting documents.
  • Monitor new legislation and ensure timely compliance with these across the business.
  • Implement effective tax-planning measures.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
  • Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
  • Minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree in commerce, Economics or a related field.
  • Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA in good professional standing.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax advisory firm, FMCG company, manufacturing sector, or similar high-compliance sector, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, taxation laws and compliance risk management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience in dealing with tax authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Qualification in law will be an added advantage.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Tax and Compliance Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Davis & Shirtliff Group

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Be the primary liaison with revenue authorities on audits, tax and related compliance issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the statutory authorities and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and file VAT, CIT and other tax and statutory returns in compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct proactive tax health-checks for the Group.
  • Oversee processing and custody of tax related entries, records and supporting documents.
  • Monitor new legislation and ensure timely compliance with these across the business.
  • Implement effective tax-planning measures.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree in commerce, Economics or a related field.
  • Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA in good professional standing.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax advisory firm, FMCG company, manufacturing sector, or similar high-compliance sector, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, taxation laws and compliance risk management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience in dealing with tax authorities and statutory bodies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
  • Qualification in law will be an added advantage.

Critical Competencies

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
  • Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, April 17 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 07-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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