Tax Director

Position Scope

Job Title: Tax Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Industry: Accounting and Audit

Role Profile

We are seeking a commercially minded and visionary Tax Director to lead the Tax Services practice. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Managing Partner and the Board of Directors with a clear mandate to drive business growth, deepen client relationships, and expand the firm's marlet share in tax services.

Job Description

1. Business Development & Growth
2. • 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Risk & Audit Management
   • Represent clients during KRA audits, objections, and appeals.
   • Manage firm exposure by ensuring strong controls, reviews, and risk-mitigation strategies.
7. 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.
8. 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

• 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