Tax Accounting Associate – CMAdvocates

Our client CM ADVOCATES LLP is a premier legal and business advisory firm in Kenya and within the East Africa Community (EAC) providing its customers with a one-stop-shop for their legal and business advisory needs. They are seeking to fill the following position: 

TAX ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Principal Accountabilities:  

• Undertake value added tax (VAT) refund audits, tax due diligence and tax health checks 
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority on client issues in line with requirements 
• Prepare and file individual and corporate tax returns, adhering to all relevant tax regulations 
• Analyze financial statements and tax documents to identify potential tax liabilities and opportunities 
• Maintain accurate and organized tax records for clients 
• Assist the tax team in development of publications including tax alerts 
• Handle Statements of Accounts 
• Pursue client billings 
• Undertake financial Statement preparation and analysis for tax clients 
• Undertake internal controls and risk management 
• Offer financial advisory and decision support 
• Assist in preparation of accounts and tax returns for clients within the tax unit 
• Participate in auditing financial information for clients within the Tax team 
• Providing tax planning services based on current legislation 
• Assist in developing and managing accounting operations  
• Collect, analyze and summarize account information for clients in collaboration with the tax team 
• Assists in developing periodic reports for management 

Qualifications, Experience, and knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree (2nd Class Honours) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a tax-related role, preferably within a professional services firm; 
• Ability to apply accounting software 
• Must have a Professional qualification CPA (K)/ ACCA or any related professional course; 
• Proven understanding of Kenyan income tax, withholding tax, VAT (Value Added Tax), and other relevant tax laws; 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel); 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 
• Must possess exceptional analytical capability and attention to detail; and 
• Excellent report writing skills and customer service skills. 

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@hrfleek.com stating the subject heading “TAX ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE” by Friday 24th May 2024 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.