Unga Holdings is hiring a Tax & Reporting Accountant to prepare tax returns, ensure tax compliance, reconcile accounts and support statutory reporting requirements. The role is based in Nairobi and a CPA qualification is required.
Role Purpose:
- To ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations,
optimize the Group’s tax position, manage tax risks, and provide advisory
support across all entities. Support the maintenance and development of
effective, efficient financial reporting systems to ensure timely,
accurate internal and external reporting to relevant stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Tax
Compliance
- Prepare and file all direct and indirect tax returns accurately and
within statutory timelines.
- Ensure timely payment of all tax obligations.
- Maintain compliance with tax legislation across Kenya and Uganda.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and assess business impact.
- Coordinate tax audits and investigations.
- Prepare audit schedules and support documentation.
- Manage engagements with tax authorities, tax consultants and tax
advisors.
- Effectively manage tax refund claims.
Tax
Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare monthly tax provisions and tax computations.
- Reconcile all tax-related general ledger accounts and statutory
balances.
- Prepare tax disclosures for annual financial statements.
- Monitor tax accruals and provisions and recommend adjustments where
necessary.
- Support preparation of deferred tax calculations.
Tax
Planning & Risk Management
- Identify tax planning opportunities and support the implementation
of approved tax strategies.
- Assess tax risks and recommend mitigating actions.
- Monitor tax exposures and ensure adequate provisioning.
- Review transactions for tax compliance and efficiency.
Financial
Reporting
- Preparation of financial statements.
- Reports for statutory bodies including KNBS, CBK & UFAA
- ERP master data maintenance
- Support in month and year end close policies and procedures
- Support the custodianship of the fixed asset governance process and
policy, including fixed asset verification and reconciliation activities.
Reporting
Deliverables
- Monthly Tax Compliance Report.
- Monthly Tax Provision and Tax Risk Report.
- Monthly Tax Accounts Reconciliation .
- Tax Audit and Refund Status Reports.
- Annual Tax Pack supporting statutory financial reporting.
- Board and Management Tax Updates.
- Effective Tax Rate Analysis.
Qualifications
- A university graduate in a business-related field
- Qualified Accountant (CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent)
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of SAP, spreadsheets, and
other MS Office applications.
- Three years of work experience in tax and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including experience
with tax planning and compliance.
- Sound knowledge of International Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate
cross-functionally and present financial information to stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple
tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
- Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment
while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive
financial information and transactions.
Key Attributes/Competencies
- Commercial Acumen
- Leads Change
- Advances Strategy
- Drive Execution
- Develop Self & Others
How to Apply
