Since inception, our aim and sole purpose has been provision of energy solutions to an advancing energy sector in the region. Our business units include: supply and trading, shipping, sale of products to commercial and industrial establishments, export and transit markets, aviation (into-plane) refueling, lubricants and retail service operations. We have spread our wings to various destinations in East and Central Africa, playing a leading role in the regions bulk oil supplies. Our retail outlets, present in all major towns in Kenya, and modern terminals in Nairobi and Mombasa, have presented the best platform to display our vibrant brand and provide world class service to our customers. At Gulf Energy, we strive to ensure all our customers have a pleasurable experience.Job Purpose: Support for all in-country Kenya tax issues including VAT, WHT, PAYE & Customs. Responsibilities / Key Objectives: Deliver overall tax compliance in line with applicable laws and regulations. This includes timely filing of VAT, WHT, PAYE , AFS and CIT returns Build relationships with external clients e.g. tax advisors, KRA, NT, MOPM etc to provide excellent planning, consulting and expertise Provide expert support to management and business departments for taxrelated matters such as VAT, income tax, corporation tax etc Manage and review performance of external service providers for tax and compliance areas such as tax consultancy firms Identify and mitigate tax risks Develop and implement strategic tax planning to achieve tax efficiency Manage tax provisions and tax compliance processes Develop and maintain a good system of internal controls over all tax processes Manage and coordinate tax audits (KRA, Customs etc) and special tax related projects (KRA). Reconcile or review tax balances on general ledger (VAT, WHT and payroll Tax Accounts) Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation Implement and execute a seamless process to ensure all tax exemptions are processed in line with laid down regulations. Education & Experience: A University Degree in Business or Law ACCA/CPA qualifications. At least 3 years working experience in Tax environment