Tax Associate
Date Posted: August 16, 2023
JM Associates LLP is a professional services firm that offers business consulting and advisory services and solutions to public and private clients in Kenya and the larger African continent-spanning multiple industries.
We are looking to recruit a Tax associate. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong organizational skills, have a good understanding of Kenyan tax laws and obligations, and have at least one year of experience in supporting departments or clients to comply with Tax obligations.
The duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows;
- Timely filing of monthly, annual, or quarterly returns on behalf of the firm’s clients i.e. directors, companies, and partnerships.
- Track tax returns status.
- Prepare tax payments and assist clients on how to remit.
- Prepare tax computations.
- Compute installment taxes.
- Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals.
- Ensuring that payment deadlines are met, and transactions are applied accurately and consistently across the accounting system(s) for both the firm and its clients.
- Organize and manage all tax reports, statements, and documents relating to clients through the required filing system.
- Organize and update the firms, database on PINs, client names, services, duration, etc.
- Assist in financial and tax planning for clients; identifying areas where clients and businesses can make tax savings, make claims and increase profits.
Education and Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance / Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or the equivalent combination of education training and work experience.
- A diploma in tax administration will be an added advantage.
- A Minimum of at least 1 years experience is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications or pursuing completion of the professional courses (i.e. CPA, ACCA)
Preferred Qualities of the Successful Candidate
- A high level of proficiency in accounting, spreadsheets, and KRA’s (I tax) platform.
- Possessing strong knowledge of tax law and statutory regulations.
- Adhere to tax professional standards and ethics in the assistant functions.
- Strict confidentiality on client tax matters.
- Understanding the taxation landscape and trends.
Application
Application Deadline: 25 August, 2023
