Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

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Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all
statutory tax returns including VAT, WHT, PAYE, AHL, SHIF, NSSF, NITA, and
Excise Duty.

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Ensure all filings are accurate, complete, and
submitted within required timelines in compliance with KRA regulations.

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Oversee tax accounting entries in the ERP and
ensure GL accuracy for all tax-related accounts.

Strategic Tax Planning & Risk Management

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Advise
the business on tax-efficient structuring of commercial transactions, supply
chain, and new product launches.

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Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their
business impact; ensure timely implementation of necessary changes.

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Identify and implement legal tax-saving
opportunities including deductions, incentives, and exemptions.

Audit & Relationship Management

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Act as the primary liaison with the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA), handling audits, queries, and tax disputes.

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Prepare all required documentation and lead
responses during tax audits or investigations.

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Build strong relationships with local tax
consultants, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Leadership & Collaboration

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Supervise and mentor junior tax/accounting staff
on best practices and compliance standards.

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Conduct tax training and awareness sessions for
internal stakeholders including sales, procurement, and logistics.

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Collaborate with finance, legal, procurement,
and commercial teams to ensure tax is integrated into business processes.

Process & Technology

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Lead tax automation and digitalization efforts
in collaboration with IT and finance systems teams.

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Drive continuous improvement in tax reporting
and internal controls.

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Maintain robust documentation and processes to
support future audits and tax planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Timeliness and accuracy of tax filings

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Amount of
tax penalties avoided or recovered

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Tax
savings from planning initiatives

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Audit
issue resolution time

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Staff
development and tax awareness sessions conducted

Requirements

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
Economics or related field.

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CPA-K, ACCA or equivalent full qualification.

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Minimum 5 years of experience in tax, with at
least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role .

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Experience working in FMCG, manufacturing, or
similar high-compliance sectors is a strong advantage.

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In-depth
knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (Income Tax, VAT Act, Excise Duty, PAYE, Customs).

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Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle,
Sage).

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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and
communication skills.

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Strong leadership and ability to influence
across departments.

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Up-to-date knowledge of KRA systems (iTax,
Simba) and electronic invoicing requirements.