Keldine & Co. LLP is a professional services Firm committed to providing holistic professional services to businesses in all sectors of the economy. Incorporated as a Limited Liability Partnership, Keldine brings to the industry a wealth of unique experience in Tax consultancy, Audit, Business Advisory and Business Process Support Services.

We are known for our holistic impact-driven end-to-end professional services aimed at sustainable growth of the businesses we support, with a promise to stick closer and foster a longer-lasting relationship. In the delivery of our professional services, we are mindful of the uniqueness of each business and believe that impact is only possible when business solutions are holistic and tailor-made to suit the immediate and actual needs of our clients.

We are thrilled to offer a stimulating opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Tax & Legal Team as a Manager. This role will be based at our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Role Overview

The holder of this position will support the department in growing their business and managing the on-going assignments to a logical conclusion; provide outstanding value to clients and the Firm; develop high-performing people and teams, leading big teams and supporting them to impact the world wholistically; and setting the direction in line with the Firm’s strategy to deliver exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of tax advisory assignments efficiently and comprehensively
• Oversee effective management of tax compliance engagements in a timely manner;
• Manage global tax compliance assignments;
• Manage tax risks and opportunities review assignments;
• Manage tax dispute resolution assignments;
• Oversee investment allowance review projects;
• Manage client communications;
• Manage the allocated client portfolio;
• Ensure preparation of proposals and engagement letters while ensuring that client take-on procedures are completed in a timely manner;
• Lead business development activities aimed at growing the business tax portfolio and revenues;
• Manage different teams to ensure client deliverables and deadlines are met;
• Manage working capital and debtors for assigned client portfolio; and
• Train and coach (classroom and on-job) other staff in the department.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce, Economics or Law.
• 3 – 5 years’ professional tax experience with at least 1 year’s experience working at a consultant level.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).

Desired Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Sound problem solving ability.

Desired Technical Competencies

• A proven track record of leading and delivering big and complex projects.
• Extensive experience in leading client relationships and client–facing advisory projects.
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• The proven ability to generate significant sales from clients and develop business through leading bids, proposals and negotiations.
• Strategy articulation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good financial knowledge.
• Sound business acumen.
• Focus on quality and risk.

This position requires a leader who embodies our purpose and values, influences positively, drives performance, sets strategic direction, and prioritizes talent development.