Senior Tax Associate – Tax Advisory

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Industry: Banking
Description: With 11 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid foundation in an exciting new area of business opportunity. We set ourselves high standards in delivering value to clients, in a timely manner. In our latest survey (January 2012), our clients said they appreciated our friendly and personalised attention to them and the prompt, professional and reliable advice and support they could count on from us. We look forward to helping you grow your business. You could say it’s our instinct. Global scale and agility As a $4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, but with the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you to unlock your potential for growth. Global organisation Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We help dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Proactive teams, led by approachable partners in these firms, use insights, experience and instinct to solve complex issues for privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients. Over 32,000 Grant Thornton people, across 100 countries, are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work. Reason and instinct Business decisions are rarely black and white. Dynamic organisations know they need to apply both reason and instinct to decision-making. We are Grant Thornton and this is how we advise our clients every day. There will be times when clients need our rigour to test whether their instinct is the right one, and other times when we can bring insightful ideas and options to the table that may not have been considered. The real benefit for dynamic organisations is more meaningful and forward-looking advice that can help unlock their potential for growth. Unlocking potential We believe that sustaining long term growth in successful organisations means looking at many different aspects of the business simultaneously. Financial measures, operational efficiency, new ways of working and stakeholder relationships all must grow together if dynamic organisations are to fully achieve their objectives.
Job Description

° The overall purpose of this job is to support the managers in carrying out tax engagements, as and when assigned in accordance with established procedures and engagement terms.

Job Details

° Lead, execute and review tax projects, including tax advisory, tax due diligence and tax health checks ensuring high-quality deliverables within the agreed timelines.

° Preparation and review of current and deferred tax computations;

° Undertake Revenue Authority audits;

° Be involved in drafting and reviewing tax advisory opinions;

° Prepare and review tax returns;

° Performing annual and monthly tax reviews for the clients;

° Assist tax team in development of publications including tax alerts;

° Assist in the preparation of documentation on tax matters and other engagements as requested; 

° Mentor and develop tax associates, providing guidance on tax legislations, data analysis, and documentation practices.

° Serve as the primary contact for clients, managing relationships and ensuring client satisfaction through proactive engagement and strategic advice.

° Represent clients in discussions and negotiations with tax authorities, effectively defending policies and documentation.

° Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes, methodologies, and tools for tax analyses and documentation.

° Play a key role in business development efforts, including preparing proposals, conducting market analyses, and participating in client presentations.

Requirements

° Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance (or similar field) desirable.

° Professional qualification in tax-related field such as CPA,ACCA or similar is mandatory.

° Have a minimum of four (4) years in Tax Practice;

° Have good understanding of the Tax laws and accounting.

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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