Assistant Manager, Taxation at Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen

Job Summary

Reporting to Manager, Treasury & Revenue Management, the job holder is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with the relevant tax laws at all times and recommending tax planning opportunities to minimize tax exposure to the Company.
• Identifying and recommending tax planning opportunities to minimize tax exposure to the Company.
• Tracking of all the taxable income, computing the tax due and ensuring timely payment of all tax obligations.
• Preparing and recommending tax computations for inclusion in the financial statements.
• Negotiating with Tax Authorities for resolution of tax issues as well as advising the Company on new tax laws to ensure operational compliance.
• Continuously monitor current developments in the tax law and prepare proposals to the policy makers on changes of tax laws as would be favorable to the Company.
• Regularly review and update the Tax Management Policy and procedures to guide and improve operational procedures, enhance compliance with tax law and minimize tax exposure.
• Ensuring all company tax accounts regularly reconciled and the balances are accurate.
• Advising Internal Controls for risk mitigation in the Section; addressing staff performance, motivation, training and development issues in the section.
• Providing specifications for the sectional related procurement to the Finance Manager, Revenue & Treasury.
• Advise on tax implications on company’s projects to reduce tax exposures.
• Review, prepare, advise and negotiate for favorable tax clauses in tender documents and the supplier contracts to reduce the burden of tax on the company.
• Identify, interpret and advise on double tax treaties to reduce the burden of tax on the company.
• Apply and follow up on tax exemptions.
• Coordinating, continual improvement Safety, Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems within the section.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Minimum relevant experience of ten (10) years, with at least four (4) in a Management Role
• Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) K or final ACCA certification
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or a relevant professional body.
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Additional Information

• Minimum Years of Working Experience : 10
• Minimum Education Level : Masters