Tax, Senior Tax Advisor - People Advisory Services, Kenya
In Tax, we have a diverse group of people globally who help our clients understand and manage their tax compliance and reporting obligations responsibly and proactively.
Tax has six sub-service lines which cover a wide range of tax matters: Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, People Advisory Services and International Tax and Transaction Services.
The Opportunity
The tax senior position is within the People Advisory Services sub-service line. The suitably qualified candidate should have a good understanding of tax and demonstrate an understanding tax technical matters affecting expatriates, local employees and individuals. You should be able to anticipate and identify technical issues and provide appropriate solutions. You should be able to assist with tax training sessions on developments in expatriate and employee tax legislations and case law. Supervise project work prepared by more junior professionals and ensure quality output.
Desired Candidate Profile
Does this sound like you?
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Finance related field with a minimum of upper second-class honours or its equivalent.
- Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA or CA) - Finalist.
- A minimum overall grade of a B+ in KCSE and B+ in both English & Mathematics
- At least 4 years or more extensive experience with a reputable tax service provider, handling large multinationals on all areas of expatriate taxation. This should include social security compliance; advisory on the impact of international assignments and short-term cross- border moves; taxation of share awards; interaction between international tax, immigration and expatriate tax compliance.
- Well versed in tax and social security legislation.
- Hands-on experience on iTax and physical interactions with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suites.
Key Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent level of attention to detail.
- Good presentation skills.
- A good and enthusiastic team player.
- Good organization and prioritization skills including ability to manage multiple assignments and work under pressure.
- Resilient and proactive.
- Integrity.
- Flexible and innovative.
What working at EY offers
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging, committed and skilled teammates
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy and Transaction and Consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.
If you believe you have the skills and qualities that match the position and would like to be part of a winning high performing team, kindly submit online, your Cover letter, CV and relevant testimonials in support of your academic qualifications by close of business on 20th June 2021.
Applications without the requisite attachments will be considered invalid.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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