Aug 31, Equity Bank Tax Manager Jobs in Kenya

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern and inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC Congo, Equity Bank is now home to over 12 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve as a Tax Manager.

The Tax department encompasses roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework across Equity Group comprised of Equity Group Holdings PLC (EGH) and its subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

It also includes the provision of tax support to other business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks across the Group. It is headed by the Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax.

As Tax Manager, you will support the Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax with the above, in Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited (EBKL), and in the subsidiaries in Kenya from time to time, as further outlined below.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this the role is:

Managing, coordinating, and reviewing transactions to ensure compliance with the respective legislation, rules, and regulations for EBKL, with extended support to the subsidiaries in Kenya from time to time.

Partner with business units to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies, and governance framework in Kenya.

Proactively engage with business partners with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans in Kenya.

Support the tax compliance agenda of the Group.

Support the business strategy and operational activity of the Group.

Job Dimensions

EGH is the ultimate parent entity of Equity Group and owns both banking and non-banking subsidiary companies. It

provides strategic, brand, risk, and talent management to these subsidiaries. Its shares are listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE). It operates within a multicultural, multinational, and multicurrency environment.

You will be part of the team at EBKL and may, from time to time, coordinate with, and support, other team members in the respective subsidiaries in Kenya in matters relating to tax.

Together, your key interactions will be:

Finance business partners and operational teams.

Risk, compliance, and reporting teams.

Kenya Revenue Authority and other relevant public institutions.

Administration, procurement, and human resources.

Governance team.

External Advisors.

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in business/legal related studies.

Professional membership of relevant tax bodies (legal/chartered accountancy)

At least 7 years post-qualification experience within a tax function. A minimum 3 years in a professional advisory firm or a financial institution would be an added advantage.

Experience in handling/managing tax audits, both internal and external audits.

Broad understanding of key domestic tax issues and international tax issues impacting Kenya.

Wide experience in taxation within East Africa.

Application of tax knowledge to the commercial agenda and business strategy.

Sound judgement regarding acceptable levels of tax risks.

Skills

Excellent technical tax skills across both direct and indirect taxes.

Effective project management and implementation skills.

Excellent tax reporting and accounting skills.

Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures.

Able to embed compliance and ethics.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Equity Bank Tax Manager Jobs in Kenya

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