Business Analyst (Tax & Customs) - Kenya Job in Kenya

Techno Brain, Africa's leading IT Solutions & IT Training services provider & an equal opportunity employer is looking for Business analyst (Tax & Customs) - Kenya.

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Techno Brain is an integrated solutions provider with presence in more than 20 countries across the globe. 

As one of the leading solutions providers in Africa, Techno brain believes in empowering lives; In using technology to bridge the socio-economic gap by providing ICT solutions that automate governments, activate companies and empower NGOs. 

Currently, the company has a portfolio of more than 70 solutions along 13 industry vectors. Since its foundation in 1997,
Techno brain believes that the strength of its brand is measured by the strength of its people. 

Thus, as a company we are continuously investing in our people to not only build their capabilities but to engage and motivate them to be the best.

So join us and be part of an empowering experience!
 

Position: Business Analyst (Tax and Customs)

Location: Kenya                                

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an international tax advisor on international tax services and offerings
• Research, write, and review the tax advice relating to domestic and international tax matters
• Review Contracts and advise on the best way to structure contract on a Tax Level
• Implement Contract locally to comply with Tax and Legal laws
• Calculating, preparing and submitting accounts and tax returns;
• Tax structuring to determine and shape the immediate & long term tax impact of the acquisitions & disposals
• Tax due-diligence to apprise our potential risk & benefits associated with a transaction advising about business plans, mergers, take-overs and tax compliance;
• Strong technical skills in Direct Tax Compliance, particularly Corporate Tax, Income Tax & Withhold Tax.
• Service Tax, VAT, STPI & Customs process.
• Take responsibility for proper tax filing and tax document retention in relation to the tax compliance matters
• Coordinate the tax planning and tax management
• Manage, monitor and follow up all tax pending assignments
• Business process re-engineering and process improvement skills, particularly around the implementation a new revenue management system
• Thorough knowledge on tax procedures and keeping updated with changing rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of the policy, international instruments and recommended international good practice relevant to the areas of expertise sought.
• Assisting with tax-planning and implementation strategies to reduce worldwide tax liabilities through the use of tax laws, regulations, rulings, and other legal precedents
• Helping maintain worldwide intercompany transfer pricing policies and procedures (the movement of products from one division of a company to another)- some large companies even hire tax analysts specifically to handle transfer pricing issues
• Researching and understanding U.S. international tax law, including foreign tax credits and foreign source income
• Genuine interest in International Development
• A knowledge and understanding of specific industry sectors, such as the financial or public sector and NGOs.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• High level of competence with all MS Office applications and generally IT literate
• Good organizational skills and able to work accurately within timescales
• Strong analytical skills and good with numbers
• Proven track record in proposal and bid writing
• Understanding of basic project management methodology
• Willing to travel

Requirements:

• Must have a Master's Degree in a business-related discipline (e.g. Economics, Finance, IT, etc.) or a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/Tax;
• Need to have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience
• Minimum of five years’ significant project-based experience and track-record of working at a senior level in the areas of expertise sought
• This individual preferably has some tax application experience working with public accounting firms and/or fortune 1000 companies in the area of transaction tax (e.g., multi-state/VAT).

Experience: 6 -9 years

Desired Skills:

• Good interpersonal qualities including flexibility, integrity and the ability to manage complex relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and good with numbers

How to Apply

CV’s to be sent to: krishna.puthanveed@technobraingroup.com