Tax Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile monthly sales, purchases, and input/output VAT; file and pay on time; and verify eTIMS invoices against accounting and tax records.
• Calculate payroll withholding tax; complete monthly filings and payments; and reconcile payroll and tax records.
• Identify applicable transactions, tax rates, and withholding obligations; process iTax transactions; and maintain withholding tax certificates.
• Complete tax filings, generate payment slips, process and follow up payments, confirm receipts, and maintain payment records.
• Maintain tax returns, invoices, payroll records, and payment vouchers; reconcile tax and general ledgers; and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the tax calendar, prepare documents and payment requests in advance, and report missing documents, system issues, and overdue risks.
• Support KRA inquiries and tax audits by preparing required documents and following up on tax matters and policy changes..

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation. CPA (Kenya), ACCA, or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Proficient in iTax with hands-on experience in
• Kenyan tax filing and payment; able to work independently; 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current Kenyan tax laws and KRA requirements, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, filing procedures, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel for data organization and reconciliation; familiarity with eTIMS; accounting software experience preferred.
• Detail oriented, punctual, proactive, responsible, and able to handle confidential information.
• Experience with annual corporate income tax filing and tax audit support; knowledge of other Kenyan payroll statutory deductions.