Farsight Africa Group Tax Expert Jobs in Kenya

Farsight Africa Group Tax Expert Jobs in Kenya; Farsight Africa Technologies is looking for a Tax Expert that will provide technical leadership, advisory support, and subject matter expertise in tax administration, tax policy, revenue management, and tax business processes for enterprise tax administration system projects undertaken by Farsight Africa Group. The role involves supporting the design, implementation, optimization, and validation of modern tax administration solutions aligned with client operational, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, business analysts, developers, government stakeholders, and end users to ensure the proposed solution effectively supports core tax administration functions, operational efficiency, revenue mobilization, compliance management, and digital transformation objectives.

Scope of Work

Tax Administration Advisory and Functional Support

Provide subject matter expertise in tax administration processes, workflows, and operational requirements

Support design and implementation of tax administration systems and digital revenue management solutions

Analyze current tax administration processes and recommend improvements and automation opportunities

Support requirements gathering, functional analysis, and business process mapping activities

Provide guidance on taxpayer registration, filing, payments, compliance, audits, enforcement, and collections workflows

Support design and validation of tax business rules, tax calculations, and compliance controls

Participate in solution configuration reviews, system testing, and functional validation activities

Support implementation of taxpayer self-service and digital tax administration services

Review and validate system workflows against tax operational requirements and international best practices

Support integration of tax systems with external government systems, financial systems, and digital payment platforms

Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building

Engage with client stakeholders, tax officers, and operational teams to identify business needs and priorities

Facilitate workshops, consultations, and user engagement sessions

Provide technical input during project planning, implementation, and deployment activities

Support user acceptance testing (UAT), operational readiness, and go-live activities

Develop functional documentation, process manuals, and operational guidelines

Support training and capacity-building initiatives for end users and tax administration personnel

Provide advisory support on tax

policy implementation and operational alignment

Reporting and Compliance

Prepare technical reports, assessments, and recommendations related to tax administration operations

Support project governance, compliance, and quality assurance activities

Maintain documentation of business requirements, workflows, and tax operational procedures

Ensure alignment with regulatory, operational, and project compliance requirements

Support risk assessments and mitigation planning related to tax operations and system implementation

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Information Systems, or related field

Professional accounting or taxation qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CTA, or equivalent (Added Advantage)

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in revenue tax administration projects

Minimum 5 years’ experience as Tax Administration Subject Matter Expert on system implementation projects

Experience on at least two taxation SME projects

Strong understanding of tax administration processes (registration, filing, payments, audits, compliance, enforcement, collections)

Experience supporting tax digital transformation and enterprise revenue management systems

Knowledge of public sector operations, revenue administration, and regulatory compliance frameworks

Strong analytical, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of Somali language or ability to coordinate translation services (Mandatory)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farsight Africa Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Farsight

Work with a fast-growing, innovative African consulting firm

Engage in meaningful projects across governance, development, and strategic communications

Dynamic, multicultural team operating across East Africa

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and regional exposure

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the Farsight HR email with the subject line: “Tax Subject Matter Expert – Application”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Submit to: jobs@farsightafrica.com