Tax Accountant at Adept Systems

Tax Accountant at Adept Systems
Description:
Summary: Our client is a leading international oil company; it has been in operation for over 25 years and is seeking to recruit a Tax Accountant, Kenya Office.

Key Responsibilities
    * Update the Management on existing and on new Tax regulations.
    * Act as the company’s main contact with the KRA.
    * Prepare and submit returns: WHT, VAT, PAYE, and Corporate Income Tax.
    * Follow up on all tax returns as necessary
    * Ensure appropriate tax payments are made on a timely manner.
    * Obtain tax remission, exemptions and refunds for VAT, Customs duty and any other applicable taxes as appropriate.
    * Ensure correct procedures and documentation is submitted for importation and exporting of products and equipment.
    * Liaise with clearing agents and KRA on importation and exportation of products.
    * Follow up and clear import and transit entries.
    * Prepare all Tax reconciliations.
    * Ensure adherence to KRA Tax Regulations and requirements.
    * Manage external audits for both KRA and financial statement audits.
    * Where necessary integrate and assist the accounting function in carrying out its accounting functions.
    * Other ad-hoc projects that may be required from time to time.
      Qualification and experience
    * A University Degree in Business or Law and/or ACCA/CPA qualifications.
    * At least 3 years working experience in Tax environment
    * Thorough knowledge of Taxation Laws and of Tax processing systems.
    * In-depth knowledge of Customs and Excise Tax, VAT, Income Tax, Payroll taxes and East Africa Community Customs Management Acts.
    * Proactive forward-thinking on analysing Tax Laws and Tax changes, and their effects on the organisation.
    * Ability to research concepts and Tax applications effectively.
    * Ability to advise organisation of Tax effects of all initiatives and projects.
    * Ability to handle Corporate Tax issues, deferred tax, wear and tear computations.
    * Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to generate documentation of a high standard
    * Good presentation skills.
    * Confidentiality and high integrity.
    * Able to work with minimum supervision.
    * Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally and externally.
    * Proficiency in accounting.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 25th March 2011.

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: Click Apply below to send your details
Web: www.adeptsys.biz

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