Manager – Indirect Tax

Job Description

Main purpose of the job

The holder of this position will ensure that the client and Firm’s expectations are met by delivering high-quality services and maintaining high utilization levels.

What you will do

• Ensuring preparation of proposals and engagement letters and client take on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Managing the team to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Managing working capital for indirect tax engagements;
• Liaising with the relevant Government ministries/departments on client engagements and other policy matters;
• Business development aimed at growing the indirect tax portfolio/business;
• Budgets and profitability - Managing engagement budgets & profitability through accurate budgeting, cost control and the right resourcing mix;
• Indirect tax laws and regulations –Applies his/her knowledge on indirect tax law and practice to generate innovative solutions on projects/engagements;
• Managing day to day client communication and building value adding client relationships;
• Training and coaching (classroom and on-job) the junior staff;
• Assisting in developing knowledge of current tax matters across the Tax function;
• Delivering client service according to relevant Deloitte standards, policies and ethical principles;
• Develop and market new products;
• Building and maintaining relationships with the client and the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Liaising with the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority on various tax and policy matters;
• Assisting clients resolve KRA audits; and
• Preparing or reviewing tax publications for clients and writing articles on relevant tax matters.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law;
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA);
• Technical expertise in indirect tax matters;
• Good knowledge of international and national taxation principles; and
• At least 6 years post-qualification experience as an indirect tax advisor/consultant with at least 1 year experience in middle level management

Behavioural competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery focus.
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional business acumen.
• Negotiation and commercial sense;
• Good organization and planning skills;
• Organisational, supervisory and time management; and
• Networking.

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Solid financial knowledge.

Additional Information

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make

Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people

Performance drive - Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders

Strategic direction - Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction

Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value differences, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.#Makinganimpactthatmatters

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If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online:Deloitte East Africa Careers portal.

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

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Closing date: Thursday, 19 November 2026

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