Assistant Tax Accountant – Nairobi 

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Company Details
Industry: Retail
Description: Harley’s Limited is a company registered in 1953 that deals in the sales, marketing and distribution of healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, surgical-equipment, medical equipment, ophthalmic equipment, theatre equipment and OTC products. The volume of business generated since the current management took over from 1975 has continued to grow steadily. At the time of acquisition by the current management the company purely traded in Pharmaceuticals in Kisumu (western Kenya) as a Wholesale Dispensing Chemist which is still functional.
Job Description

Responsibilities

 

Tax Filing and Compliance Support: Assist in the timely and accurate preparation, filing and reconciliation of statutory tax returns including VAT, PAYE, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax.

 

Reporting and Reconciliations: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax account reconciliations and assist in preparing working papers for internal and external audits.

 

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and internal teams to follow up on tax matters and ensure the availability of accurate data for reporting.

 

Documentation and Process Management: Maintain organized records of all tax-related documentation and support efforts to streamline compliance and data collection processes.

 

Compliance Monitoring: Track changes in tax laws and assist in identifying potential risks to ensure continued adherence to all regulatory requirements.

 

Finance Team Support: Provide assistance in general finance functions including month-end closings, budgeting cycles, and other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

 

CPA Part II or above (CPA-K/ACCA in progress or completed will be an advantage).

 

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax or finance role, preferably in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, etc.).

 

Basic knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and familiarity with KRA systems (iTax).

 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

 

Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and willingness to learn.

 

High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

 

Good interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

 

Ref: HAR/HR/AD/065

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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