Summary: Internal Accounting and Tax Responsibilities

Job Details

  • Deadline: Oct 3, 2026
  • Company: MyJobMag
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Job Purpose

  • The Tax, Accounting & Audit Officer will be responsible for providing accurate, timely, and professional accounting, taxation, and audit support to both the organization and its clients.
  • The position will involve preparing and reviewing accounting records, assisting clients with tax compliance and tax-related matters, supporting audits, preparing financial reports, and providing practical solutions to accounting and taxation issues.
  • The officer will work closely with clients to understand their financial and tax requirements, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and provide high-quality accounting, tax, and audit services.

Key Responsibilities

Client Accounting Services

  • Maintain and prepare accounting records for assigned clients.
  • Post and review accounting transactions, journals, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
  • Prepare bank, supplier, customer, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for clients.
  • Assist clients with bookkeeping and maintenance of proper accounting records.
  • Review clients' financial records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Assist clients with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities.
  • Assist in preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
  • Identify accounting errors and recommend appropriate corrections.
  • Provide accounting guidance and support to clients when required.

Tax Compliance and Advisory – Clients

  • Assist clients with preparation and submission of statutory tax returns within prescribed deadlines.
  • Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, income tax, and other applicable tax computations and returns.
  • Assist clients with tax registrations, tax compliance matters, and general tax administration.
  • Review client tax ledgers and reconcile tax balances.
  • Identify tax compliance issues and advise clients on corrective actions.
  • Assist clients in responding to tax authority queries, notices, assessments, and requests for information.
  • Assist with tax audits and tax investigations involving clients.
  • Research applicable tax legislation and provide practical tax guidance to clients.
  • Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and communicate relevant changes to clients.
  • Assist in identifying legitimate tax planning and tax efficiency opportunities for clients.
  • Maintain proper tax working papers and supporting documentation for all client engagements.
  • Ensure client tax filings and payments are accurate and submitted within statutory deadlines.

Tax and Accounting Advisory

  • Respond to client queries relating to accounting and taxation matters.
  • Research technical accounting and tax issues and prepare appropriate recommendations.
  • Assist clients with tax and accounting implications of business transactions.
  • Review contracts, invoices, transactions, and other documents from a tax and accounting perspective where required.
  • Assist clients in resolving accounting and tax discrepancies.
  • Prepare tax computations, schedules, reconciliations, and advisory reports.
  • Escalate complex or high-risk tax matters to the Tax Manager or senior management.
  • Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Audit and Assurance Support

  • Assist with internal and external audit assignments for clients.
  • Prepare audit working papers and supporting schedules.
  • Review financial records and supporting documents as part of audit assignments.
  • Perform substantive testing and selected internal control procedures under supervision.
  • Assist in identifying accounting, tax, and control weaknesses.
  • Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
  • Assist in drafting audit findings and recommendations.
  • Follow up on outstanding audit information and client responses.
  • Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed.
  • Assist senior team members during client audit and assurance engagements.

Internal Accounting and Tax Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate accounting records for the organization.
  • Prepare internal financial reports and reconciliations.
  • Assist with the organization's tax compliance and statutory filings.
  • Monitor and reconcile the organization's tax accounts.
  • Assist with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis.
  • Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.

Client Relationship Management

  • Maintain professional and productive relationships with assigned clients.
  • Communicate clearly with clients regarding deadlines, information requirements, tax obligations, and accounting matters.
  • Follow up with clients for required financial and tax documentation.
  • Ensure client assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
  • Identify client needs and communicate potential additional accounting, tax, or advisory requirements to management.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client financial and business information.
  • Handle client queries professionally and escalate complex matters when necessary.

Compliance, Risk and Quality Control

  • Ensure work complies with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, professional requirements, and internal procedures.
  • Maintain proper working papers and supporting documentation for all assignments.
  • Review work for accuracy before submission to clients or relevant authorities.
  • Identify potential compliance risks and escalate them promptly.
  • Assist in maintaining high-quality standards across all client engagements.
  • Ensure confidential client information is securely handled.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Timely submission of client tax returns and statutory obligations.
  • Accuracy of tax computations and accounting records.
  • Timely completion of client accounting assignments.
  • Accuracy and quality of financial reports.
  • Timely completion of audit assignments.
  • Number of errors or corrections required in submitted work.
  • Timely resolution of client tax and accounting queries.
  • Client satisfaction and quality of service.
  • Proper maintenance of client working papers and documentation.
  • Compliance with internal deadlines and professional standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
  • Membership in a relevant professional accounting body is an advantage.
  • Additional training in taxation, audit, or financial reporting is an advantage.

Experience

  • 2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, audit, or professional services.
  • Experience working with multiple clients is highly desirable.
  • Practical experience in tax compliance and accounting.
  • Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
  • Experience supporting tax audits, investigations, or tax authority queries is an advantage.
  • Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Technical Skills

  • Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Good understanding of tax compliance and tax administration.
  • Knowledge of audit procedures and internal controls.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Ability to work with accounting and ERP systems.
  • Strong financial analysis and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to research and interpret tax and accounting requirements.
  • Strong report-writing and documentation skills.

Key Competencies

  • High level of integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple client assignments simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Client-focused approach.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Ability to meet strict statutory and client deadlines.
  • Commitment to confidentiality.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and keep up with changes in tax and accounting requirements.

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.co.ke

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