{"id":96339,"date":"2026-05-19T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/tax-and-accounting-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:01:00","slug":"tax-and-accounting-officer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/tax-and-accounting-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax and Accounting Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key ResponsibilitiesTax Compliance and Advisory<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare and file statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, corporate tax, and other applicable taxes.<br \/>\n\tAdvise clients on tax compliance obligations and emerging tax regulations.<br \/>\n\tSupport tax planning and compliance reviews across different sectors.<br \/>\n\tLiaise with tax authorities on behalf of clients where necessary.<br \/>\n\tSupport clients during tax audits, reviews, and regulatory assessments.<\/p>\n<p>Advisory and 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