Senior Associate Tax Compliance Services job at PKF

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The suitable candidate will be responsible for providing tax compliance and advisory services to our diverse portfolio of clients in various sectors. The role involves preparing direct and indirect tax computations, filing tax returns, handling routine queries from clients and tax authorities, undertaking tax health checks and supporting clients during tax audits by the tax authorities.

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepere and review provisional/annual corporate income las computations, monthly tax compliance obligations (VAT, WHT, NSSF, LST among others) and ensure timely filling of returns and payment of taxes dua.
• Prepare deferred tar computations in accordance with applicable accounting standarda and principles.
• Review financial statements and accounting records to identify tax exposures and compliance tisks.
• Plan and execute comprehensive tax health checks to assess client compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. This will include; identifying and quantifying tax exposures/risks and recommendation of remedial actions and tax planning opportunities.
• Support clients during tax audits by the tax authorities. This will include among others representing clients in meetings, preparation and submission of explanations and supporting documentation during tax audits
• Manage day-to-day client engagements and maintain effective client relationships This will include among others; participating in business development initiatives and assignment delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior associates and interns.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, Statistics, or a related field
• CRA ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or progression towards such qualification
• Training or certification in taxation or other speciality is an added advantage

Experience needed

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Transfer Pricing related activities

• Prepere and review provisional/annual corporate income las computations, monthly tax compliance obligations (VAT, WHT, NSSF, LST among others) and ensure timely filling of returns and payment of taxes dua.
• Prepare deferred tar computations in accordance with applicable accounting standarda and principles.
• Review financial statements and accounting records to identify tax exposures and compliance tisks.
• Plan and execute comprehensive tax health checks to assess client compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. This will include; identifying and quantifying tax exposures/risks and recommendation of remedial actions and tax planning opportunities.
• Support clients during tax audits by the tax authorities. This will include among others representing clients in meetings, preparation and submission of explanations and supporting documentation during tax audits
• Manage day-to-day client engagements and maintain effective client relationships This will include among others; participating in business development initiatives and assignment delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior associates and interns.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, Statistics, or a related field
• CRA ACCA, CTA, ADIT, or progression towards such qualification
• Training or certification in taxation or other speciality is an added advantage