Tax Associate 1 – Indirect Tax

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Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. About the Department Deloitte Tax & Legal simplifies tax and back-office management for you by bringing a rigorous approach that combines practical tax advice with a robust compliance framework. We provide deep expertise in compliance requirements and back-office operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time, allowing clients to focus on their core business. By connecting clients to our capabilities, global technology, and innovative ideas, we help them confidently navigate the complex regulatory landscape and enhance compliance across their organisation. What we offer: • Tax Compliance Services • Tax Advisory & Legal • Payroll, Finance and HR outsourcing • Global Employer Services (GES) We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Indirect Tax Team as a Tax Associate 1 . This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya. 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 Support on delivery of designated indirect tax engagements/projects, and manage the implementation of agreed deliverables; Carry out Tax risk and opportunity reviews; Assist clients resolve KRA audits; Build and maintain relationships with the clients and other bodies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority; Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters; Prepare objections and appeals to the Kenya Revenue Authority assessments; Prepare tax publications for clients and write articles on relevant tax matters; Prepare tax opinions and tax advices; Assist in the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations; Deliver client services according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles; Collect, assimilate and analyze relevant data using standard tools and data visualizations to help surface insights and solutions; Support in the development of new indirect tax products and market new products; and Assist in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the Tax function. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce/Law from a recognised institution. Professional accounting qualification. 2 to 3 years relevant taxation experience. Technical expertise in VAT matters. Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles. Knowledge of Customs and excise matters will be an added advantage. Behavioural competencies Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Effective interpersonal and relationship building/people management skills. Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others. Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease. Sound problem solving ability. Strong organizational and time management. Good networking skills. Technical Competencies Sound industry and business knowledge. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent report writing skills. Good financial knowledge. Focus on quality and risk. Well-developed computer user skills. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 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