Tax Director

Posted : 2025-08-29
Closing : 2025-09-07
Position Scope

Job Title: Tax Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Job Type: Full-time | Executive Level

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Industry: Accounting and Audit Firm

 

Role Profile

Our client in Accounting and Audit Firm Industry is seeking a commercially minded and visionary Tax Director to lead their Tax Services practice. The Tax Director will be responsible for driving business growth, deepening client relationships, and expanding the firm’s market share in tax services

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  1. Business Development & Growth
    • Drive revenue growth by originating and closing new client engagements in tax compliance, advisory, transfer pricing, VAT, cross-border taxation, etc.
    • Build and sustain a strong pipeline of business through proactive networking, industry events, and thought leadership.
    • Leverage existing relationships and develop new ones.
    • Collaborate with other service lines to build the overall business of the firm.
    • Take clear ownership of annual tax revenue targets and regularly report progress to the Board.
  2. Strategic Tax Leadership
    • Shape and implement the firm’s Tax Services strategy in line with client and market needs.
    • Provide cutting-edge insights on corporate, indirect, and international tax issues.
    • Position the firm as a trusted advisor through thought leadership, publications, and industry presence.
  3. Client Relationship Management
    • Serve as the lead contact for key tax clients, ensuring proactive communication, responsiveness, and delivery excellence.
    • Identify client pain points and develop tailored solutions to expand engagement scope.
    • Maintain high client satisfaction scores and retention rates.
  4. Tax Compliance & Advisory
    • Oversee delivery of high-quality tax compliance and advisory work, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
    • Guide clients on tax planning, restructuring, investments, and Finance Act implications.
    • Ensure compliance with KRA, Tribunal, and regional regulatory requirements.
  5. Risk & Audit Management
    • Represent clients during KRA audits, objections, and appeals.
    • Manage firm exposure by ensuring strong controls, reviews, and risk-mitigation strategies.
  6. Team Leadership & Development
    • Lead, coach, and grow the tax team to achieve both technical excellence and commercial acumen.
    • Build a culture of high performance, innovation, and accountability.
  7. Governance & Board Engagement
    • Actively participate as a Board member in firm-wide strategy, oversight, and decision-making.
    • Represent the firm externally in professional bodies, business forums, and regulatory consultations as mandated by the board.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.
  • CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent; postgraduate qualification in Taxation or Business is an advantage.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in tax, with at least 5 years at senior leadership level in a reputable practice or corporate tax function.
  • Proven track record of business development.
  • Strong client network within Kenya and East Africa.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage at Board and C-suite level.
  • High integrity, commercial awareness, and strategic leadership capabilities.

Skills