Tax Manager Job. Head of Tax, Africa Operations.

Tax Manager Job. Head of Tax, Africa Operations.
About Our Company
From organisation design and training services through to policies and procedures, outsourcing and employee performance - no matter what your requirements are, International Development Partners (EA) Ltd (IDP EA) can help you.
In a strategic move, IDP EA, the De Chazal Du Mée’s Human Resources Division was incorporated in Kenya as an autonomous entity. The company is a comprehensive human resources consulting firm dedicated to helping organisations just like yours with their HR activities and work.
Over the years, we have developed a matrix concept that brings together the competencies of the DCDM Group, the Parent Company, and the sister companies DCDM Recruitment Services, Core Services (Mauritius) Ltd and IDP EA. This strategy reinforces each of our business units and provides us with the flexibility to provide integrated solutions to our clients.
We have been working with a wide variety of clients both large and small in Sub-Saharan Africa and internationally for the past 20 years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced HR consultants have all had distinguished careers in senior HR management roles and bring with them a wealth of practical experience to their work.

Position Title: Tax Manager
Reports to: Head of Tax, Africa Operations
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Purpose:
To oversee the tax compliance and planning of the Anglophone OPCOs, which include Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.Essential Skills & Knowledge: Education
The minimum qualifications and requirements for this position include a university degree in a business related course or law. The candidates should also have a professional qualification in accounting such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA.

Relevant Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. They should have a good understanding of the tax laws in Anglophone countries. Also have experience in both direct and indirect taxes. Previous working experience with a Multinational Corporation, Tax Consulting Firm or a Tax Authority will be an added advantage.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviors:
* Candidates should have good communication skills.
* Be computer literate.
* Be able to work with minimum supervision and be able to meet strict deadlines.
* Be a good negotiator for purposes of resolving tax disputes with the tax authorities.
* Be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.
* Be willing to travel.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Friday 22nd October 2010. The interview process will commence immediately CVs are received. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

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