HEAD OF TAX – ONE (1) POSITION
The Role
Reporting to the Group Finance & Strategy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tax management for KTDA Holdings, Subsidiaries Companies, KTDA Managed Tea Factory Companies, and Regional Power Companies.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Enforcing compliance with the legal framework, policies, and procedures relating to all tax functions.
b) Responsible for tax risk management across the business
c) Ensuring timely and correct filing of all tax returns for PAYE, VAT, Corporation tax, Withholding taxes, Excise Duty, and Kenya Bureau of Standards Levy.
d) Overseeing Revenue Authority Audits and tax disputes.
e) Responsible for effective partnership with the Kenya Government Agency responsible for tax matters.
f) Managing the VAT and Income Tax refund process and payments.
g) Championing tax planning ideas, and conducting continuous research on tax legislation.
h) Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and best accounting policies that will enhance efficiency in tax reporting and tax cash savings.
i) Implementing tax strategies concerning all internal and external business developments.
j) Reviewing existing tax policies and initiating new ones;
k) Making submissions to the relevant government agencies in tax matters affecting the tea industry.
l) Preparing the relevant board papers and monthly reports.
m) Championing the tax training for all staff.
n) Supervising, and appraising staff and identifying their development and training needs.
o) Developing work plans and budgets for the department.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business related field from a recognized Institution
• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business management from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Possess CPA – (K) or ACCA.
• Should be an active member of ICPAK or equivalent internationally recognized professional body.
• A minimum of Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, Five (5) of which at senior management level.
• Ability to handle departmental budgets, resources, processes, projects, and relationships.
• Should have a thorough knowledge of tax issues as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate departmental goals.
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
• Should have strong analytical skills and be result-oriented.
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice.
• Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader.
• Must have management and Leadership skills.
How to apply
Apply Online here using the KTDA Recruitment Portal not later than 11th April 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
KTDA HOLDINGS LIMITED is an equal opportunity employer.
