Roles and responsibilities

Growth & Profitability

• · Contribute to revenue growth by supporting business development initiatives, including proposal preparation and client pitches.
• · Assist in the preparation of engagement budgets and monitor engagement economics, ensuring timely billing and collections.
• · Identify and discuss potential tax planning opportunities that align with clients' business strategies to enhance tax efficiency.
• · Support tax dispute resolution efforts, ensuring efficient management of client tax liabilities and penalties.
• Leadership / Employee Excellence & company Relationships
• · Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.
• · Share knowledge and best practices with the team, facilitating learning sessions and on-the-job training.
• · Collaborate with managers, directors, and partners to deliver client services effectively, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• · Maintain strong relationships with internal teams, leveraging expertise across service lines to provide holistic client solutions.

Market Focus / Client Centricity

• · Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring continuous engagement and responsiveness to their needs.
• · Provide tax advisory services, including VAT, corporate tax, PAYE, capital gains tax, withholding tax, customs duties, and other tax matters.
• · Conduct tax compliance reviews and due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities for clients.
• · Assist clients in obtaining private tax rulings and resolving tax disputes with authorities.
• · Keep up to date with tax legislation changes, advising clients on the impact of regulatory updates.

Operational Excellence:

• · Plan, execute, and complete tax engagements, ensuring compliance with firm and industry standards.
• · Prepare tax computations, review tax returns, and ensure timely filing of statutory tax obligations.
• · Conduct tax health checks to assess client compliance and recommend corrective measures.
• · Assist in the development of tax training materials and technical newsletters for knowledge sharing.
• · Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive client service delivery.

Quality, Risk, and Compliance

• · Identify tax-related risks in client operations and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• · Ensure compliance with internal firm policies, ethical guidelines, and professional tax standards.
• · Review tax computations and documentation to maintain accuracy and mitigate compliance risks.
• · Uphold high standards of objectivity, independence, and integrity in service delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s Degree in Tax/Accountancy/Finance
• · Qualified Professional Accountant- CPA/ACCA
• · Minimum 3-4 years of working experience in the tax fields.
• · Strong tax technical knowledge across direct and indirect taxes as well as regulatory requirements.
• · Proficiency in English and French is essential. Kirundi language skills are desirable.

Specific skills

• · Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.
• · Exceptional client service along with the ability to develop excellent client relationships.
• · Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• · Excellent analytical skills with detailed orientation
• · Excellent communication & networking skills.