Group Tax Manager Job in Kenya at M-KOPA

Why This Role Matters

This Group Tax Manager role allows professionals to develop key skills in Engineering / Technical Services. The position offers career growth opportunities while supporting the company's mission and values.

Responsibilities for Group Tax Manager in Kenya

• Oversee end-to-end tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions including VAT, CIT, and WHT.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of all tax filings across Group entities.
• Maintain a centralized Group tax compliance tracker covering all reporting deadlines and obligations.
• Review and validate tax computations prepared by in-country finance teams.
• Ensure consistency in tax reporting standards across all markets.
• Manage Group Effective Tax Rate (ETR) analysis and reporting.
• Provide clear explanations of tax drivers, variances, and movements to senior stakeholders.
• Lead tax audit processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review responses to revenue authority queries and audit notices.
• Manage tax controversy and dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate with local teams to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Ensure alignment of audit positions with Group tax strategy.
• Support external auditors in reviewing tax disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical tax opinions for audit and financial reporting purposes.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation across East, West, and Southern Africa.
• Interpret tax law changes and assess their impact on Group operations.
• Communicate regulatory updates to senior leadership and business units.
• Develop and implement standardized tax compliance processes across all entities.
• Strengthen internal tax controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive automation and digitalization of tax reporting processes.
• Reduce manual dependencies in tax computation and reporting.
• Provide functional oversight and technical guidance to in-country finance teams.
• Influence tax compliance practices without direct reporting authority.
• Conduct training and capability building for local finance teams.
• Ensure consistent application of transfer pricing policies across entities.
• Support intercompany transaction structuring and compliance.
• Review and validate tax risk assessments across business operations.
• Escalate material tax risks and exposures to Group Head of Tax.
• Support tax planning initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Assist in structuring cross-border transactions efficiently and compliantly.
• Ensure proper documentation of all tax positions and supporting evidence.
• Maintain audit trails for all tax filings and computations.
• Participate in financial reporting cycles for tax disclosures.
• Contribute to statutory financial statement preparation relating to tax.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and commercial teams on tax matters.
• Provide tax input into business expansion and new market entry strategies.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements.
• Support implementation of tax technology systems and ERP integration.
• Promote best practices in tax governance and compliance across the Group.
• Develop tax reporting dashboards for senior leadership visibility.
• Ensure timely resolution of tax queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic input on tax implications of business decisions.
• Ensure strong alignment between tax strategy and overall business goals.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and compliance in all tax matters.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent)
• Strong experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory
• Proven exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax environments
• Strong understanding of African tax regimes (East, West, Southern Africa)
• Experience in fintech, telecom, or multinational environments preferred

Qualifications for Group Tax Manager in Kenya

• Degree

How to Apply for Group Tax Manager in Kenya

Interested candidates should apply via the official M-KOPA careers portal, submitting a detailed CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early application is encouraged due to the possibility of early closure.