Company background:

RSM (Eastern Africa) Consulting Ltd (RSMEA) is a member firm of the RSM network, a world leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to entrepreneurial growth-focused organisations globally. The network has a combined staff of over 57,000 with 830 offices across 120 countries and in each of the top 40 major business centres.
 

RSMEA was founded in 2004 and has developed a powerful network of offices across East Africa. The factor that links RSM member firms is its Purpose - THE POWER OF BEING UNDERSTOOD which is rooted in RSM’s unwavering focus on our principles of collaboration, understanding and providing relevant insights and solutions by:  gaining a deep understanding of what matters to our clients; building a long-term relationship through a client-centric focus; sharing insights of our local and global experts; and design-thinking and co-creating solutions. This client-centric approach ensures that we acquire a deep understanding of our client needs, that empowers businesses to move forward and realise their full potential.  
 

RSM in East Africa specialises in Audit & Assurance, Transaction Advisory, Tax Services, Management Consulting, Risk Advisory, and Outsourcing. RSMEA clients range from growth-focused entrepreneurial businesses through to leading multi-national organisations across many sectors and operating nationally and across borders.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a passionate Tax Consulting Associate to assist in the delivery of tax consulting assignments for our clients. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of tax, and will be eager to embrace the RSM culture and embody our values in everything he/she does.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Second Upper Bachelors Degree (Recently Graduated)
  • CPA or ACCA qualifications (including ongoing studies)
  • Certifications or experience in IT or Data Analytics will be an added advantage
  • Working experience in Audit, Tax, Consulting will be an added advantage.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

  • Two (2) years of experience in tax at a busy legal or professional services firm
  • Worked in a multicultural environment

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Fluency in MS Office applications
  • Fast learner and comfortable with new challenges
  • Integrity and reliability
  • A team player
  • Strong analytical and financial understanding
  • Good communication and social skills
  • Commitment to complete tasks within the agreed timelines
  • Fluency in English and excellent research and report writing skills
  • Self-motivated and ability to take initiative

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carrying out tax engagements, under the supervision of the Tax Manager (team leader)/Tax Senior, which include:
 

  • Attending to tax queries and correspondence from the clients and the revenue authority as allocated by the Tax Senior or Tax Manager.
  • Working as part of a team handling tax audits/investigations, tax due diligence and tax health check engagements including drafting of the objections and appeals.
  • Assisting in the drafting of tax opinions to clients and being part of the tax team handling engagements in areas of direct and indirect taxation including but not limited to income tax, value added tax, customs and excise.
  • Undertaking value added tax (VAT) refund audits.
  • Assisting the Tax Senior or Tax Manager on following up with the revenue authority on client issues including technical opinions and other client matters.
  • Assisting the tax team in the development of client publications including tax alerts and newsletters.

OUTCOMES

  • Work as an effective team member to complete assigned tasks within the budgeted time and communicating the engagement progress to the Tax Senior or Tax Manager on a daily basis
  • Ensuring that review notes on allocated sections are resolved within 24 hours or such other time as agreed with the Tax Manager
  • Identifying engagement issues and communicating these, as they arise, ensuring that complex issues are discussed and resolved with the Tax Manager or Director
  • Effectively documenting work and drafting reports to the required performance standards 
  • Responding to client correspondence/queries within 24 hours and ensuring the clients are updated on the engagement progress
  • Actively developing technical skills through formal training and complying with the firm’s CPD requirements
  • Understanding the procedures followed by the revenue authority and creating rapport with the revenue authority
  • Developing working relationships with the client
     

If you meet the criteria for this role, and are inspired to build strong, collaborative and lasting relationships with our stakeholders; if you are passionate about client benefits from tailored thinking and a deep understanding of our clients' needs; fill out your application HERE by Sunday, 5th March 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.