Tax Advisor

Our tax practice revolves around helping our clients effectively manage their tax obligations proactively and responsibly. As part of the team, you will advise clients on planning, compliance and reporting wherever the client has needs. Our Sub-service lines within Tax Service Line include Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Human Capital, Indirect Tax Services, International Tax Services and Transaction Tax Services. The Tax Advisor position is within Global Compliance and Reporting Unit.
 
About Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR)
 
Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) services are valued by both large and mid-sized companies. The operational support we provide facilitates year-end closing, quality of information for audit purposes and quality of tax data for business, employment or corporate tax disclosures.
 
ACR services help our clients build a strong data foundation for a more efficient compliance and reporting process. We also help our clients navigate local reporting during finance transformations as they transition to shared service centres. In combination with Bookkeeping, Statutory Reporting and Financial Statement Close Process (FSCP) services, we bracket the record-to-report process
 
Job Summary
 
As a team member within the business tax compliance team, you’ll make technical contributions to business tax compliance engagements by;-

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts

Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures

Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes

Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities

Continuous management and support of time budget on assignments

Monitor and support taxation requirements

Develop and maintain fixed assets registers

Prepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit process

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data

Support in payroll processing

 Desired Candidate Profile

 
Does this sound like you?

2-3 years working experience in similar assignments
knowledge of financial reporting
knowledge of auditing practices and principles and Hands on itax knowledge
Knowledge of local laws regarding accounting, payroll and general taxation
proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably Navision or SAP
proficiency in relevant payroll software VIP/ Payspace

 Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning, organizing and monitoring
Communication skills
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Initiative
Team work
Confidentiality