Statutory & Tax Compliance Manager

7 Aug 2026 Statutory & Tax Compliance Manager at British Council Recruit candidates with Ease. 100% recruitment control with Employer Dashboard.We have the largest Job seeker visits by alexa rankings. Post a Job Company: British Council Location: Kenya State: Nairobi Job type: Full-Time Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Kenya Resubmit your Resume Today. Click Here to Start

• You must have the legal right to work in Kenya at the time of application. We are unable to support with visa sponsorship and relocation. • This role will be a part of the Statutory and Tax Centre of Excellence (CoE) and will contribute to the overall strategy of the function. The primary remit will be Sub Sahara Africa region, but may be required to support other regions on a need basis. He/she will be required to drive/implement the CoE’s strategic goals, plans and initiatives within SSA. • This role will be responsible for local statutory reporting, tax strategy, tax review & filing in countries assigned. He/she will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of all local financial and tax reporting in line with accounting standards and applicable tax legislations in the various jurisdictions. • The role will support liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and government officials as deemed necessary, as well as collaborate with British Council Group experts, including but not limited to the group tax and status team, group accounting, treasury teams, and other relevant specialists. • Lead statutory financial reporting and tax compliance across Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring all financial statements, statutory accounts, tax filings and regulatory submissions are accurate, timely and compliant with local legislation and accounting standards. • Provide expert advice on statutory reporting, tax matters and regulatory developments, assessing their impact on business operations and recommending solutions to manage risk and maintain compliance. • Develop and implement tax strategies, policies and processes that support organisational objectives while ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory requirements. • Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and transfer pricing obligations, ensuring timely filing, payment and reporting. • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, advisors and regulatory bodies, supporting audits, assessments and investigations and driving the resolution of findings and compliance actions. • Partner with regional finance teams, business leaders and external service providers to deliver high-quality financial and tax reporting, strengthen controls and promote financial discipline. • Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely implementation and ongoing compliance. • Review business activities, contracts and cross-border arrangements to identify statutory and tax implications, minimise risk exposure and support value-for-money decision making. • Drive continuous improvement of statutory reporting and tax accounting processes, systems and controls, enhancing efficiency, consistency and reporting quality across the region. • Build organisational capability by providing training, guidance and coaching on financial reporting, tax compliance and regulatory requirements, fostering a strong culture of compliance and accountability. • Strong financial accounting & reporting, tax accounting & reporting skills.