The Davis & Shirtliff Group, founded in 1946, is the region’s leading supplier of water and energy solutions. Headquartered in Kenya, the Group operates through a network of branches and subsidiaries across Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Somalia, Zimbabwe, DRC and Burundi and employing over 1,000 highly trained professionals.
The Group is seeking to recruit a Tax and Compliance Accountant based at its Nairobi Head Office. The successful candidate will report to the Tax and Compliance Manager and will be responsible for, among other duties:
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.
The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidate. If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role on or before Friday, April 17th, 2026.