Regulatory Manager - Tax & Regulatory Services

About the role

KPMG is looking for a Manager in its Tax & Regulatory Services Unit in Nairobi, which acts as the regional coordinating office for East Africa. The manager acts as a high-level tax advisor to clients, helping them meet their tax and regulatory obligations with minimal risk, and leads a team on tax dispute resolution, compliance health checks, due diligence, legal audits and restructuring advice.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement client assignments, interpret specialist advice, review complex tax work and propose solutions
• Identify client tax risks and develop tax strategies, and respond to technical tax issues promptly while keeping clients informed
• Oversee direct and indirect tax advisory and compliance engagements, and handle tax audits, investigations, objections and appeals
• Guide teams on multiple engagements, follow up with revenue authorities and act as liaison between clients and regulators
• Prepare briefs and alerts on tax developments and legislative changes, and lead internal publications on emerging issues
• Contribute to the department's technical committee and take part in business development and product selling
• Manage work processes so tax recoverability targets, billing and collections are met on time, and adhere to firm risk processes
• Lead and coach tax seniors and associates, manage the engagement team's budget, and keep up with tax legislation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in law from an accredited institution
• At least 8 years of experience, including advocacy at the High Court with at least 6 years in a busy commercial law firm, with exposure to commercial law, corporate law and tax dispute resolution
• ACCA, CPA or similar professional qualification highly desirable; a postgraduate diploma or master's in taxation is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of tax laws and rules, and working knowledge of accounting information systems and tax tools

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Internet research and analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and advisory skills

What we offer

• Work with a Big 4 firm on clients across Africa
• Continuous learning and development
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams
• Opportunities for international travel

Candidates apply online using the candidate summary form, quoting 'Regulatory Manager' in the reference field; shortlisting is on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.