Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Tax and Legal team as a Tax Consultant in the Business Tax service line.

Main purpose of the job
The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilisation levels.

Job Description
What you will do
• Support the delivery of designated Tax engagements/projects, and managing the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations to clients;
• Generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assisting in developing knowledge on current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Support in the development and marketing of products and client offerings;
• Carrying out tax health checks and reviews, preparation of tax opinions and income tax computations;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and relevant government ministries;
• Liaising with the relevant government ministries and Kenya Revenue Authority on expectations and other policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits and statements of accounts issues;
• Preparing objections and appeals to KRA assessments and;
• Preparing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).

Additional Information
Key Performance Areas
• Strategic Impact - Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency.
• Budgets / Profitability - Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per SLA.
• Delivery Excellence - Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the key capabilities required to deliver a high-quality service experience to the client.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving: Selects appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data, and develops informed recommendations that shape or support the client’s business strategy.
• Technology Tools and Solutions: Applies technology knowledge to address client business challenges.

Behavioural competencies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.
• Organisational, supervisory and time management.

Technical Competencies
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Well-developed computer user skills.

Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
• Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
• Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
• Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
• Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply.
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Deloitte6/743999814462858-tax-consultant-business-tax

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