Job Description
SKM Africa LLP (SKM) is a specialized professional services firm that offers Tax, Audit, Legal and Business Advisory services across East Africa.
SKM is looking to hire Tax Managers for our tax and regulatory department in the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Overseeing direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements.
- Handling tax audits and investigations, including objections and appeals.
- Overseeing and providing guidance to teams on multiple engagements.
- Following up with the revenue authority on client issues.
- Acting as the liaison with the clients and regulators.
- Preparing briefs and alerts on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation.
- Developing and growing team members.
- Proactively identifying opportunities for business development.
Requirements
- CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- A bachelors’ degree in commerce, law, or related discipline.
- 7 years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years in a similar senior position preferably in a professional firm.
- Thorough knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and practices.
- Excellent time management and project management skills.
- High professional standards.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Skills and attributes
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Thrive under pressure and fast pace while delivering high quality deliverables
- A self-driven and result oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision
- Be able to effectively support all aspects of engagement delivery end-to-end
- Open minded and curious about tax and regulatory developments globally
- Excellent business writing skills
- Excellent marketing and networking skills.
- A high standard of integrity