Friday, June 29, 2012

Banking and Financial Jobs in Kenya


We are a leading law firm in Kenya with international affiliation seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions: -
 
1. Director of Tax 

(1 Position)
 
Our Tax Department team provides consulting services to our clients on many local and international tax matters, including, but not limited to, corporate restructurings, transfer pricing, effective tax rate, mergers and acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
 
Responsibilities
 
To provide and supervise the delivery of value adding tax advisory and compliance services to clients
 
To mentor and supervise associates in the department
 
Qualifications
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Minimum of 8 years tax experience gained in a reputable tax advisory firm
  • Prior experience in international tax planning
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an added advantage
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to exceed client expectations
  • Ability to work independently
2. Associate in Tax Department 

(1 Position)
 
Responsibilities
 
To deliver value adding tax advisory and compliance services to clients
 
Qualifications
  • An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • Minimum of three years industry tax experience in a reputable organization
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be an added advantage
  • Ability to work independently
3. Senior Associate in Commercial Department 

(1 Position)
 
Responsibilities
 
The position will involve handling complex commercial transactions.
 
Qualifications
 
The ideal candidate must: -
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate specializing in Commercial Practice
  • Possess post qualification experience of at least four (4) years in a busy Commercial law firm or Legal Department of a large organization
  • Demonstrate initiative/ability to work independently
4. Associate in Commercial Department 

(3 Positions)
 
The position will involve handling commercial transactions
 
Qualifications
 
The ideal candidate must: -
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate specializing in Commercial practice
  • Possess a post qualification experience of at least two (2) years in a busy law firm or in a Legal Department of a large organization
  • Demonstrate initiative/ability to work independently
5. Associate in Conveyancing and Bank Securities Department 

(2 Positions)
 
The position will involve preparation and registration of conveyancing and bank security documents, liaising with clients and carrying out ancillary duties.
 
Qualifications
 
The ideal candidate must: -
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate specializing in Conveyancing and Bank Securities practice
  • Possess a post qualification experience of at least two (2) years in a busy law firm or in a legal department of a large organization
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently
In addition to competitive remuneration and benefits, the successful candidates will be eligible to regional and global secondment as well as participation in the Firm’s training programme involving local, regional, and webinar training on topical issues.

Please send your application, CV and copies of certificates to,
 
DN/A 1320, 
P.O. Box 49010-00100, 
GPO, Nairobi 

so as to be received not later than the 16th July, 2012.
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.