Tax Intern

Beschreibung:

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Service Line: Tax
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: Tax Manager
Duration: Internship for 3 months (Fixed Term)

Role Purpose

The Tax Intern will support the Tax Department in delivering high-quality tax compliance, advisory, and research services to clients, while also assisting with training coordination and delivery activities under the EY Academy. The role provides practical exposure to professional tax work, learning and development initiatives, and internal knowledge-building within EY.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Department Support

- Assist in the preparation of tax computations, returns, schedules, and reconciliations (corporate income tax, withholding tax, VAT, PAYE).
- Support tax research and interpretation of Kenyan tax legislation, regulations, case law, and KRA guidance.
- Assist in preparing tax advisory memoranda, client presentations, and internal briefs.
- Support tax compliance reviews, audits, and due diligence engagements through document review and data compilation.
- Attend client meetings, workshops, and tax audits, including note-taking and follow up tracking.
- Provide administrative support on client engagements, including documentation and file management.

2. EY Academy - Training & Learning Support

- Support coordination of tax training programmes, seminars, workshops, and webinars for clients and internal teams.
- Assist in preparation of training materials such as slides, handouts, case studies, and questionnaires.
- Support training logistics including participant registration, attendance tracking, feedback collection, and reporting.
- Assist in updating training content to reflect legislative and regulatory developments.
- Maintain training records, learning trackers, and programme documentation.
- Provide on-the-day support during physical and virtual training sessions.

3. Knowledge Management & Internal Support

- Assist in compiling and updating internal tax knowledge resources, alerts, and learning materials.
- Support preparation of tax updates, newsletters, and learning notes for internal circulation.
- Ensure compliance with EY quality, risk management, confidentiality, and data protection standards.

Learning & Development Objectives

The internship provides exposure to tax compliance and advisory work, professional training delivery, EY's client service model, quality standards, professional ethics, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications & Requirements

Academic Requirements

- Undergraduate or postgraduate student pursuing Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in taxation and professional services.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Personal Attributes

- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting & Supervision

The Tax Intern will work under the supervision of Tax Managers and Senior Associates, with functional guidance from EY Academy and Learning & Development leads where applicable.

What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. You will have the flexibility and freedom to outline and manage your work plan and therefore have complete ownership of your role. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and continuous professional career development and initiatives designed to promote your personal and social well-being. These include:

* support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
* opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career; and
* the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

About EY
As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy and Transaction and Consulting services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, apply now. Submit your Cover letters, CV, academic and professional certificates in support of your application by 31st March 2026.

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