The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high quality services and maintaining high utilization levels.

What you will do

• Support on delivery of designated indirect tax engagements/projects, and manage the implementation of agreed deliverables;
• Assist in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations;
• Generating innovative solutions on projects/engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance/renew service offerings to clients;
• Assist in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the tax function;
• Deliver client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Collecting, assimilating and analysing relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions;
• Support in the development of new indirect tax products and market new products;
• Carry out tax risk and opportunities reviews;
• Preparation of tax opinions, tax advice and proposals;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the clients and the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Liaising with Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits;
• Preparing objections and appeals to KRA assessments;
• Preparing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters; and
• Actively build business relationships that generate leads.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Economics or Law from a recognised institution.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• At least three(3) years relevant taxation experience.
• Technical expertise in VAT matters.
• Knowledge of Customs and excise duty matters will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles.

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What you will do

• Deliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders;
• Participate in the development and maintenance of productive relationships with clients while striving to actively stay informed of market trends, performance drivers and emerging technical and industry developments;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters and client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner; 
• Manage the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for Customs and Excise engagements;
• Liaise with the relevant Government ministries/departments on client engagements and other policy matters;
• Business development aimed at growing the Customs and Excise portfolio/business;
• Customs and Excise laws and regulations –Apply his/her knowledge on Customs and Excise law and practise to generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements;
• Manage day to day client communication and building value adding client relationships;
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job ) the junior staff;
• Assist in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Deliver client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Develop and market new products;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Assist clients resolve KRA audits;
• Manage and deliver a broad range of technical Customs and Excise advisory projects for clients of all sizes and across a range of industry sectors;
• Influence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships;
• Understand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction;
• Budgets and profitability –  Manage engagement budget through accurate budgeting, cost control and profitability management;
• Prepare tax publications for clients and write articles on relevant tax matters; and
• Use judgement to identify risk and apply global and local quality processes and risk procedures to each client.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Law or Economics from a recognised institution. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
• Technical expertise in Customs and Excise matters
• Technical expertise in VAT will be an added advantage
• At least six (6) years’ post-qualification experience as a Customs and Excise advisor/consultant with at least 1 year experience in middle level management.
• Have at least three (3) years’ experience in a professional services firm client facing role.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent client facing, relationship building and business development skills.
• An ability to analyse information, identify issues and prioritise them.
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles.