Operations · Full-time
Direct employerTax Manager

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Role overview
Airtel Kenya is hiring a full-time Tax Manager to handle tax compliance, reporting, audits, and strategy for its Kenyan group entities. The role also involves coordinating tax compliance and risk management across Airtel's 14 African markets. This position suits candidates with extensive tax experience in multinational environments.
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What you will do
- Manage preparation, review, and submission of Kenyan statutory tax returns including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, and Withholding Tax.
- Ensure compliance with Kenya Revenue Authority regulations and eTIMS/TIMS obligations.
- Provide tax advice on business operations, intercompany arrangements, corporate restructurings, and commercial initiatives.
- Lead tax audits, investigations, objections, appeals, and dispute resolution with KRA, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
- Collaborate with local tax and finance teams across Airtel's African markets to monitor tax filings and compliance.
- Manage transfer pricing policies, documentation, and audits to ensure compliance with local regulations and OECD principles.
- Maintain the Group Tax Risk Register and report on tax exposures and disputes monthly.
- Identify and implement improvements in tax processes, controls, and technology.
- Develop tax policies, technical memos, and conduct tax training for finance and operational teams.
- Partner with Group Finance, local finance, legal, regulatory teams, business leaders, external advisors, and auditors.
Requirements
- Hold a graduate degree and a professional qualification in Accounting or Taxation such as CPA(K), ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
- Have 8 to 10 years of hands-on tax experience.
- Experience working in a Big Four accounting firm and/or a multinational corporation operating in multiple jurisdictions.
- Postgraduate Diploma or master's degree in taxation or related field is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 October 2026.