Manager – Indirect Tax

Main purpose of the job

• 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

• Ensuring preparation of proposals and engagement letters and client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Managing the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Managing working capital for indirect tax engagements;
• Liaising with the relevant Government ministries/departments on client engagements and other policy matters;
• Business development aimed at growing the indirect tax portfolio/business;
• Budgets and profitability - Managing engagement budgets & profitability through accurate budgeting, cost control and the right resourcing mix;
• Indirect tax laws and regulations –Applies his/her knowledge on indirect tax law and practice to generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements;
• Managing day to day client communication and building value adding client relationships;
• Training and coaching (classroom and on-job) the junior staff;
• Assisting in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Delivering 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;
• Liaising with the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits; and
• Preparing or reviewing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law;
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA);
• Technical expertise in indirect tax matters;
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles; and
• At least 6 years post-qualification experience as an indirect tax advisor/consultant with at least 1 year experience in middle level management

Behavioural competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional business acumen.
• Negotiation and commercial sense;
• Good organization and planning skills;
• Organisational, supervisory and time management; and
• Networking.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Solid financial knowledge.