Tax Manager (Solar Energy)

Location: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

Company

hirify.global is an off-grid solar energy company combining solar products, fintech, financing, and field operations to expand access to affordable clean energy.

What you will do

• Manage timely and accurate Kenyan corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, PAYE, and eTIMS/TIMS compliance and reporting.
• Provide tax advice on local operations, product launches, intercompany transactions, and cross-border movement of goods, services, and personnel.
• Lead KRA audits, investigations, objections, and appeals, coordinating with external counsel when required.
• Oversee current and deferred tax provisions for IFRS/GAAP reporting.
• Coordinate tax compliance and advisory activities across Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar.
• Develop regional tax strategies, manage transfer pricing documentation, monitor legislative changes, and improve tax processes and controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Mandatory CPA-K or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA.
• At least 5 years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant Kenyan and East African tax exposure.
• Current knowledge of Kenyan and East African income tax, VAT legislation, tax frameworks, treaties, and EAC compliance requirements.
• Experience managing KRA audits and negotiations, with strong analytical, judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal English and proficiency with tax compliance software and financial accounting systems.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s degree in Taxation.
• Experience gained in a Big Four accounting firm or multinational organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional growth in a rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry.
• Open-minded and collaborative culture focused on innovation and social impact.
• Multicultural working environment with colleagues from different geographies and backgrounds.
• Structured learning and development through the hirify.global Center for Leadership.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Hiring process

• The stated process includes interview stages, including a Round 2 interview.