The Tax Intern will primarily be responsible for providing commercially focused tax advice and tax services to clients by devising tax-efficient strategies and working continually to help ensure that clients make the best business decisions in the light of fiscal changes and developments.

Job Description/Requirements
Key roles and responsibilities

The Tax Intern will have direct responsibilities as follows:

• Advising clients on how to manage tax planning and compliance
• Providing tax consultancy and agency services on direct and indirect taxation issues
• Representing clients in tax audits, compliance checks and investigations
• Resolving matters with Kenya Revenue Authority on behalf of clients
• Updating clients on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation
• Responsible for preparing and submitting various tax returns and payments by the deadline
• Assisting and supporting auditors and accountants in handling taxation matters
• Identifying and developing new business growth opportunities for the company; and
• Performing other required tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Degree in Accounting and Finance/Law or related fields.
• Pursuing CPA-K.
• Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan tax laws and practice;
• Excellent English communication and report writing skills;
• High level of integrity and professional competence; and
• Proficiency in iTax and MS Office applications.
• Diploma in Tax administration is an added advantage.