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.