Tax and Compliance Accountant at Davis & Shirtliff Group

Tax and Compliance Accountant at Davis & Shirtliff Group – Davis & Shirtliff Group Kenya Job Details

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be the primary liaison with revenue authorities on audits, tax and related compliance issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the statutory authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and file VAT, CIT and other tax and statutory returns in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct proactive tax health-checks for the Group.
• Oversee processing and custody of tax related entries, records and supporting documents.
• Monitor new legislation and ensure timely compliance with these across the business.
• Implement effective tax-planning measures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum upper Second-Class Honours degree in commerce, Economics or a related field.
• Fully qualified CPA(K) or ACCA in good professional standing.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a tax advisory firm, FMCG company, manufacturing sector, or similar high-compliance sector, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, taxation laws and compliance risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in dealing with tax authorities and statutory bodies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Qualification in law will be an added advantage.

Critical Competencies

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team player with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, manage multiple deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to evolving business and regulatory environments.
• Self-driven with high levels of professionalism, discipline, integrity and attention to detail.