Job Description & Summary
As a Senior Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve complex business issues. This role requires you to develop specialized tax expertise in Indirect Taxes - VAT and act as a key resource on complex tax technical matters.
Roles and responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new methodologies or approaches to address emerging VAT issues for our clients. 
Assist clients by identifying issues they may not recognize and recommend solutions tailored to their strategic and commercial objectives whilst considering the regulatory environment.
Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities on new/existing clients.
Manage existing client portfolios and maintain sound client relationships.
Leverages on internal and external networks to enhance firm’s connectivity, performance and profitability opportunities.
Provide written technical opinions or reports for clients. 
Conduct VAT training for clients as and when required. 
Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation in the East Africa region.
Keep up to date with local and international business and economic issues.

Skills & Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
Applicants with  tax qualification will have an added advantage
4-5  years of relevant experience in the field of VAT preferably in a tax authority or tax advisory firm 
In-depth knowledge of the VAT  legislative framework in  Kenya 
In-depth knowledge of the local VAT regulations, policies and practices in Kenya.
Excellent analytical skills and commercial expertise are required for you to succeed in this role
You must also demonstrate the ability to communicate with impact, have excellent business development and negotiation skills 
You must have good leadership skills, be an effective team player, excellent management skills and good project management skills.