Accountant I - Tax at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Group 6

Job Ref No: KPC/ADVT/05/2017

Duration of Appointment: Permanent & Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

The position reports to Chief Accountant (Payables) is responsible for

• Filing of monthly VAT and Withholding Tax Returns as per the VAT Act and Income Tax Act.
• Filing and payment of Withholding VAT biweekly.
• Computation of Corporation Tax, payment of instalment taxes and filing of Corporation Tax Returns as per the Income Tax Act.
• Ensure tax compliance within the Company by keeping abreast with changes in Tax legislation and ensure implementation of the same.
• Research & advice the Company on tax planning opportunities which will lead to lower tax burden.
• Ensure compliance during payment processing by ensuring the correct Tax amounts are deducted and remitted. Ensure vendor master data is updated with the correct tax codes as per the act.
• Work with the Tax consultants to come up with tax compliance guidelines for the Company.
• Processing of vendor related payments.
• Supervision of staff working under him/her and related responsibilities e.g. developing a committed and motivated team, staff appraisal etc.
• Contributing to cross-functional teams.

Key Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.
• Minimum six (6) years’ relevant experience.
• CPA (K) or ACCA or recognized equivalent.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Key Competencies

• Considerable knowledge in tax laws.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail, results-driven and has good analytical skills.
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and prepare relevant reports for management.
• Self-driven, can work with minimum supervision and for long hours if necessary.