Tax Accountant

Kilimall is an e-commerce platform operating in Kenya, specializing in retail and supermarket goods.

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for ensuring Kilimall's adherence to Kenyan tax regulations, including VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax. This involves meticulous record-keeping, timely submissions, and proactive management of tax-related documentation and processes. The role also includes supporting KRA inquiries and audits, requiring a strong understanding of current tax laws and procedures.

1. Reconcile monthly sales, purchases, and input/output VAT, ensuring timely tax filings and payments, and verifying eTIMS invoices against accounting and tax records.
2. Calculate payroll withholding tax, complete monthly filings and payments, and reconcile payroll and tax records.
3. Identify applicable tax rates and withholding obligations, process tax transactions, and maintain withholding tax certificates.
4. Prepare tax returns and payment slips, follow up on payments, confirm receipts, and maintain accurate payment records.
5. Maintain tax returns, invoices, payroll records, and payment vouchers, reconciling tax and general ledgers to resolve discrepancies.
6. Manage the tax calendar, prepare documentation and payment requests in advance, and report any missing documents, system issues, or potential compliance risks.
7. Support KRA inquiries and tax audits by preparing required documentation and following up on tax matters and policy changes.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
2. Professional qualification such as CPA (Kenya) or ACCA is preferred.
3. At least two years of relevant experience in tax accounting.
4. Proven hands-on experience with Kenyan tax filing and payment procedures, with the ability to work independently.
5. Strong knowledge of current Kenyan tax laws and KRA requirements, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax (WHT), filing procedures, and deadlines.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data organization and reconciliation; familiarity with eTIMS is required, and experience with accounting software is an advantage.
7. Experience in annual corporate income tax filing and supporting tax audits, along with knowledge of other statutory payroll deductions in Kenya.
8. Excellent attention to detail, punctuality, accountability, and the ability to handle confidential information.