Full Time
Kilimall
WE ARE HIRING!
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Location: NAIROBI, MOMBASA ROAD
1 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconcile monthly sales, purchases, and input/output VAT; file and pay on time; and verify eTIMS invoices against accounting and tax records.
- Calculate payroll withholding tax; complete monthly filings and payments; and reconcile payroll and tax records.
- Identify applicable transactions, tax rates, and withholding obligations; process iTax transactions; and maintain withholding tax certificates.
- Complete tax filings, generate payment slips, process and follow up payments, confirm receipts, and maintain payment records.
Maintain tax returns, invoices, payroll records, and payment vouchers; reconcile tax and general ledgers; and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain the tax calendar, prepare documents and payment requests in advance, and report missing documents, system issues, and overdue risks.
- Support KRA inquiries and tax audits by preparing required documents and following up on tax matters and policy changes.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation. CPA (Kenya), ACCA, or equivalent qualification is preferred
- Proficient in Tax with hands-on experience in Kenyan tax filing and payment; able to work independently; 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Knowledge of current Kenyan tax laws and KRA requirements, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, filing procedures, and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Excel for data organization and reconciliation; familiarity with eTIMS; accounting software experience preferred.
- Detail oriented, punctual, proactive, responsible, and able to handle confidential information.
- Experience with annual corporate income tax filing and tax audit support; knowledge of other Kenyan payroll statutory deductions.
Apply by sending an email with your CV and a convincing cover letter to recruitment@kilimall.com clearly stating the subject heading “TAX ACCOUNTANT” by 13TH OCTOBER,2026. Please state your current and expected remuneration in your CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.