Tax Manager Job HF Group

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Principle Accountabilities

Tax Compliance

• Prepare, review, and file all direct and indirect tax returns (corporate tax, VAT, excise, WHT).
• Review PAYE filings and remittances monthly against taxable benefits general ledger accounts in the TB
• Maintain accurate tax records, reconciliations, and documentation for KRA audits.
• Manage tax payments and ensure alignment between tax accounting and financial reporting.
• Monitor and communicate new tax legislation and regulatory changes to management.
• Prepare monthly tax computations and reconciliations.
• Proactively identify audit refund opportunities and follow up with KRA for refunds

Tax Planning & Optimization

• Identify tax-saving opportunities across products, funding structures, and operations.
• Partner with financial analysts, business and financial risk management unit on balance sheet optimization initiatives (e.g., funding, leasing, and capital instruments).
• Work with HR, IT, Procurement, and Credit teams to ensure tax-efficient contract structuring and vendor engagements.
• Evaluate tax impact of new products, digital channels, and system implementations.

Business Partnering

• Participate in product development and contract review committees to ensure tax efficiency upfront.
• Support GM Finance and Head of Financial Planning & Controls in embedding tax in cost and capital planning models.

Governance & Liaison

• Support Group Senior Tax Manager on group-level initiatives and audits.
• Liaise with KRA on bank-specific audits, queries, and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with Group Tax Policy and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Reporting

• Own tax numbers being reported on financial reports and ensure reconciliation with iTax ledgers where necessary.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly EXCO and Board reports on tax compliance, risks, and opportunities.
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Finance and HFC leadership.

Key Competencies and Skills

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrable experience in tax planning and structuring for banking products and financial instruments.
• Experience in preparing and delivering reports for senior management forums like ExCO and the Board.
• In-depth, practical knowledge of Kenyan tax legislation and its application in banking.
• Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

General competencies

• Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work autonomously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex tax regulations into clear, actionable business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative team player with strong influencing skills in an individual contributor capacity.
• High integrity and professional ethics.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic & Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking, Law, or related field from a recognized institution.
•  CPA (K) or ACCA qualification.
• A Tax certification or postgraduate qualification in Taxation will be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of dedicated tax experience, specifically within the banking sector or in a consulting firm serving banking clients.
• Practical experience in financial reporting and applying IFRS (especially IAS 12) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience effectively engaging with and presenting to senior management.
• Deep and current understanding of Kenyan tax laws and strong accounting principles.

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