Main job purpose
Role holder will be required to support the Tax Manager for East Africa to ensure that the businesses comply with all respective tax regulations as well as Company policy on Tax matters.
Key Accountabilities
Own all the tax GLs in the Balance Sheet and ensure all risks are covered
Continuously perform a review of business transactions and advise on tax efficient ways to minimize tax exposure.
Review new Tax laws, procedures and regulations and interpret these in view of their implication to the business.
Ensure that adequate documentation/data is created and maintained for tax planning and audit purposes.
Support the preparation and adherence to transfer pricing documentation.
Support on tax audits and defend the company from tax risks raised from tax auditors by justifying the tax laws and explaining transactions from the business perspective.
Advise the business on Tax risks, including any Tax assessments and provide options to mitigate the risk.
Collaborate with tax consultants in facilitation of tax due diligence, advisory, and health checks for direct and indirect taxation.
Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, third party consultants, and government agencies.
Support the full deployment of Future of Tax (FoT) and interface with third party service providers as part of the model.
Ensure on time and accurate filing of tax returns.
Ensure compliance to internal reporting requirements
Any other tasks that may be assigned as appropriate.
Knowledge & Skill
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study
Excellent knowledge and experience on East Africa tax rules and regulations
Familiar with tax and certified with relevant accounting (global – IFRS and local accounting principles)
Ability to build relationships while holding stakeholders accountable
Excellent written and oral communication ability
Strong project management and organisational skills
Experience required
3 years minimum relevant working experience in Tax in a busy environment
Strong tax, accounting, analytical, and research skills
Experience in managing tax audits
Ability to make the complex simple
Ability to manage stakeholders in cross functional roles
Familiarity with SAP (desired)
Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
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