Tax Accountant

Finance & Accounting

K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi - TRM Overview: Taxes are more than numbers; they’re the bridge between compliance, cash efficiency, and strategic decisions. In this role, you’ll take ownership of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and ETR filings, ensuring that the company meets deadlines while minimizing unnecessary costs. Every return reconciled and every ledger checked is a step toward audit readiness and financial credibility. Beyond routine compliance, you’ll dive into corporate tax estimates and year-end computations, spotting opportunities to optimize cash flows. Your work will feed directly into board reports and management decisions, making your accuracy and foresight critical. Contracts and agreements cross your desk, and you’ll assess tax implications, flag risks, and advise on structuring that reduces exposure. This advisory lens keeps the finance team proactive rather than reactive and ensures that savings don’t slip through unnoticed. Audits and regulatory correspondence are your stage to demonstrate control and clarity. Preparing defense files, answering queries, and maintaining meticulous records teaches both discipline and confidence when regulators come knocking. If you enjoy precision, can translate complex rules into actionable guidance, and want a role that blends compliance, advisory, and strategy, this position offers high visibility, responsibility, and the chance to shape how the company navigates tax effectively. Key Responsibilities: - Compute & file VAT/WHT/PAYE/ETR; reconcile ledgers vs iTax. - Prepare corporate tax estimates; support year-end computations. - Maintain tax calendar, registers, and documentation. - Review contracts for tax clauses; advise on risks and savings. - Support tax audits and handle correspondence. Education & Experience: - BCom Accounting/Finance; CPA (K) preferred. - 3–5 years tax specialization. Skills & Tools: - iTax mastery, Excel advanced, memo writing, attention to detail. KPIs: - On-time filings; assessment outcomes; penalties avoided. Compensation (Kenya) KES 160,000–260,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, CPD. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - Senior Tax Accountant → Tax Manager → Head of Tax. This is the ideal hierarchy inside the client’s company and thus the expected growth cycle for this position.