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Job Opportunity: Tax Director

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Type: Full-time | Executive Level

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. 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.

Qualifications & Skills

1. 1. • 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.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your track record in business development and tax leadership to hr@mgkconsult.co.ke with the subject: Application – Tax Director.

Deadline: 30^th September 2025