Safaricom Limited is the
leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.
We are at the forefront of
the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and
innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the
frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our
customers and contributing to our community.
Senior Manager - Tax
Ref: F_SMT_FEB_2013
Ref: F_SMT_FEB_2013
Reporting to Financial
Controller, the successful candidate will ensure Tax planning, advocacy,
reporting and compliance for all company products, processes and procedures.
Key responsibilities include;
Key responsibilities include;
- Ensure the
review of tax exposure points on an ongoing basis to ensure the company is
not exposed to penalties for non-compliance or misinterpretation of
legislation;
- Organize an
annual tax compliance health check of all Safaricom taxes to be overseen
by independent tax consultants;
- Ensure that
adequate preparations are made for annual statutory audit & other tax
audits;
- With the
relevant stakeholders, i.e. KRA and consultants proactively take measures
to ensure that new legislation has minimal impact on Safaricom and where
possible on Safaricom trading partners through structured lobbying
efforts;
- Take active
role on resolving tax related telecommunication industry matters;
- Identify tax
incentives highlighted in the tax legislation and ensure that the company
takes advantage through efficient processes;
- Ensure that
returns are prepared and submitted to KRA in accordance with the
timetable;
- To liaise
closely with forecasting section to provide the best estimate tax figures
for senior management usage including quarterly tax planning and
forecastingreport;
- Ensure tax
computation for the purposes of final audited accounts are prepared on
time;
- Ensure that
input from external tax consultants is kept to a minimum;
- Prepare
monthly/annual tax schedules for financial reporting purposes and filing
of annual returns and managing Group entities tax affairs
- In line with
company cost saving strategy, co-ordinate the Inter-departmental tax
savings group and review areas that would result in tax savings to the
company.
- Review
contracts, products and promotions to ensure no tax exposure
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and
competencies:
- B. Com
Degree/ or any Business related degree
- Fully
qualified Accountant with CPA (K)/ACCA/CIMA/ACA is a must
- 8 years’
experience with 4 years post qualification experience in finance
preferably in revenue reporting/statutory reporting
- Experience
in tax planning and proactive management of tax issues
- Ability to
quickly implement new Tax legislation and correct advise of
accounting implications;
- Hands on
experience working with accounting Systems e.g. Sage, Oracle, SUN system,
Hyperion etc
- Strong
analytical skills and a keen attention to details;
- Self driven,
results oriented and an ability to work without supervision
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and passion send your resume and application letter
indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the
role clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
The deadline for
application is Friday the 22nd February 2013.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke
