Description
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in any of the business disciplines, and law. Accounting and/or tax professional qualifications and a Master's degree are an added advantage.
Minimum 7-8 years experience in tax consulting and/or tax administration and/or tax compliance role in a multinational. Team management.
A sense of service/orientation to customers/clients. Good communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team and internationally. Ability to explain complex issues. Proficiency in MS Office tools is necessary.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting in Tanzania
Ensure tax compliance in Tanzania with the Agreed Fiscal Regimes as per the Tanzania HGA and the respective tax laws.
Assist in managing and monitoring the tax incentive (VAT, Customs, WHT) procedures.
Responsible for monthly VAT and WHT return filing, ensuring timely settlement of tax obligations arising and maintaining documentation plus reconciling to WorkDay General Ledger.
Assist in the preparation of annual income tax returns.
Support HR on PAYE, Local Service Taxes, and NSSF. Ensure compliance with respect to other Local Government taxes.
Support C&P/Logistics on Customs issues to improve company compliance when it necessitates.
Review Company procedures for tax implications where applicable.Provide guidance and advice to C&P Contract Engineers and Buyers on tax impact in contracts, both general and specific.
Assist in designing and disseminating tax information and guides to company personnel including but not limited to Finance, C&P, HR, and miscellaneous budget holders.
Perform tax Activity and Entity Level Controls.
Transfer Pricing - Ensure accurate compliance with all Transfer Pricing requirements for Tanzania.Tax Planning and Advisory
Liaise with Government authorities especially TRA on issues affecting EACOP including reviewing communication to the Government on developments in the industry.
Assist in reviewing tax implications of all relevant transactions
Participate and liaise with the Upstream Joint Venture tax workgroup on cross-cutting issues affecting the industry
Analyse tax changes that affect the business and their impact. This involves researching, analyzing, and interpreting changing tax legislation. Communicate significant changes.Tax Audit and Litigation
Coordinate tax audits by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA), the interface between auditors and company personnel.
Follow up on litigation matters arising out of disputes of audit findings. Liaise with Legal department on litigation matters.