Reputable Company Job Vacancy : Tax Assistant

A fast growing accounting firm based in Nairobi is currently recruiting a qualified, experienced and self-driven tax assistant. This position requires one to have deep knowledge and good understanding of the Kenyan tax code and tax legislations. The tax assistant will anticipate and identify technical tax issues and provide appropriate solutions. The firm has expertise in serving SMEs, Pension schemes, SACCOs and NGOs.

The tax assistant will work closely with the Managing Partner and other staff in the tax department to serve individual and corporate clients in Income Tax, Statutory Deductions, VAT, WHT, Customs & Excise Duty, and other taxes/ levies.

Responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of the Kenyan tax code and tax legislations plus an awareness of constantly emerging issues.
• A high level of ICT proficiency, especially in the Ms. Office Suite.
• A high level of proficiency in KRA’s iTax platform.
• A high level of proficiency in at least one accounting package.
• Ensuring all taxation filing and payment deadlines are met and transactions are applied accurately and consistently across the accounting system(s) for both the firm and its clients.
• Conducting regular client tax audits, especially for VAT.
• Prompt response to clients’ inquiries on their tax issues, including visits to them.
• Regular presentations to clients on pertinent tax matters.
• Cross-selling of the firm’s products and services.
• Organizing and managing all tax reports, statements and documents relating to clients through a comprehensive filing system.
• Strict confidentiality on client tax matters.
• Regular correspondences with KRA on client tax matters.

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. The candidate must be able to work in a systematic and organized manner.
• Working with a high level of accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and accept guidance from others for personal improvement.
• A high ethical and professional standing.
• Excellent relationship building skills and an ability to sell the firm’s products and services.
• Pro-activeness and a strong focus on the delivery of set targets.
• Ability to be creative and bring new ideas to the role and function.
• A positive attitude and passion to excel.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to coach junior staff members.

Qualifications

• Minimum CPA-K Qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in Tax

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Reputable Company Job Vacancy : Human Resource Officer

Our client, a Manufacturing Company is seeking to hire an energetic and result oriented Human Resource Officer who has demonstrated the ability to perform well.

The Human Resource Officer will maintain and enhance the company’s human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Human Resource Officer will also take the responsibility to manage administration and support operation functions of the office such as OSHA and WIBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR initiatives and systems
• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program especially for daily casuals.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Provide advisory services on all labour laws and union matters
• Ensure that there is no industrial unrest and keep firmly grounded on worker issues and any developments on the shop floor.
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain employee records (according to policy and legal requirements) including leave.
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
• Create staff schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels.
• Provide necessary training to employees such as first aid, efficiency and general work ethics.
• Monitor and review the performance of all staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Work with other supervisors to implement the company’s policies and goals.
• Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Standards in line with the company policies
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing the employment and Labour laws and ensuring that any other policy and regulation governing the company is adhered to.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Microsoft Office
• 5 years minimum experience in a HR department preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Team player
• Ability to negotiate with union representatives or labour officers
• Knowledge of labour laws
• Results oriented and must uphold high levels of integrity
• Must have ability to train and excellent report writing skills

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Kenya Revenue Authority Job Vacancy : Supervisor x32

GRADE 4

Job Role

To conduct financial fraud investigations

Reports To

Assistant Manager- Financial Fraud Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of work plans and schedules.
• Identify cases for profiling.
• Collect and collate evidence to establish initial facts of cases.
• Conduct investigations, preparation of reports and letters, raising of assessments.
• Obtain third-party information as required.
• Maintain files and working papers.
• Compile relevant evidence.
• Support the prosecution process.
• Statement Recording.
• Prepare investigation reports and escalate to the manager.
• Timely preparation and submission of reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines.
• Technical training in Tax or Customs
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) certification in Basic investigations techniques and intelligence courses or Advanced Investigation Course or Inspectorate Course.
• Computer forensics and cyber investigations certification added advantage.

Experience

• At least two (2) years relevant experience as an Officer in active financial fraud investigations, or three (3) years of service in a relevant work environment
• Must possess good knowledge and experience in tax law and administration.

Note

• All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

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Kenya Revenue Authority Job Vacancy : Assistant Manager x10

GRADE 5

Job Role

To lead financial fraud investigations teams

Reports To

Manager- Financial Fraud Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of investigations;
• To offer assistance in the preparation of work plans and schedules;
• Review evidence presented and initiate action in accordance with policy and procedure;
• Develop a case plan based on information presented and reviewed;
• Direct and guide officers in the investigation process;
• Co-ordinate preparation of statement of findings including financials and legal implications;
• Compound the case under the relevant taxation legislation and forward for the issuance of demand notice on tax payable;
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Continuously review processes and identify and recommend improvement areas;
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of reports;
• Keep stakeholders abreast of all outcomes;
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of cases to the Technical Committee
• Provision of budget estimates for the team
• Ensures that the working environment is conducive for the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related disciplines
• Technical training in Tax or Customs
• Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field LSK,CPA(K),CPS,CIBA,CFE
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and National Intelligence Service (NIS) certification in Basic investigations techniques and intelligence courses.
• At least two (2) years relevant experience as a Supervisor, or five (5) years of service in a relevant work environment
• Must possess wide knowledge and experience in tax law and administration

Note

• All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 31st January 2019.
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

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