Immigration Consultant – Global Employer Services

Deloitte is a global professional services network providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and legal services. Founded in 1903, Deloitte Kenya operates from Nairobi, offering a wide range of expertise to its clients.

The Immigration Consultant will be responsible for meeting client and firm expectations by providing high-quality services and maintaining optimal utilization. This involves managing client relationships, ensuring their needs are met, and actively identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities. The consultant will also support managers in planning and delivering assignments, assist with debtor collection, and prepare time costs for engagements. A key aspect of the role is to train and mentor team members, both formally and on-the-job, while producing high-quality deliverables such as tax computations, advisories, and tax dispute objections.

1. Independently deliver end-to-end tax compliance, controversy, and advisory engagements.
2. Conduct tax briefings for staff regarding their entry and exit mobility.
3. Lead and supervise teams involved in tax compliance, advisory, and controversy engagements.
4. Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring their requirements are fulfilled.
5. Provide training and mentorship to team members through practical experience and structured sessions.
6. Prepare high-quality tax computations, advisories, and documents for tax dispute objections and appeals.
7. Oversee and manage Global Advantage platforms for assigned client portfolios.
8. Proactively identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
9. Assist managers with the planning and execution of various assignments.
10. Support the collection of outstanding debts and prepare time-cost reports for time-based engagements.

1. At least 3-4 years of client-facing experience in payroll taxes, tax controversy, and payroll-related tax advisory.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
3. Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA), either in progress or completed.
4. Strong understanding of Kenya's employment tax and immigration regulations.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
6. Proven interpersonal, relationship-building, and people management skills.
7. Demonstrated mentorship and coaching capabilities, with a commitment to personal and team development.
8. Ability to adapt to change and manage ambiguous situations effectively.
9. Strong problem-solving aptitude.
10. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
11. Good networking abilities.
12. Solid industry and business knowledge.
13. Demonstrated leadership qualities.
14. Superior report writing skills.
15. Good grasp of financial principles.
16. Strong focus on quality assurance and risk management.
17. Proficient computer user skills.
18. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
19. Good project management and planning expertise.
20. Robust negotiation skills and commercial acumen.