Description
Education background: Bachelor’s degree in any of the business disciplines, and law. Accounting and/or tax professional qualifications and a Masters degree an added advantage.Professional experience: Minimum 7-8 years experience in tax consulting and/or tax administration and/or tax compliance role in a multinational. Team managementGeneral Competencies: 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 necessaryRoles and responsibilities1. 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, ensure timely settlement of tax obligations arising and maintain documentation plus reconciling to WorkDay General Ledger.
Assist in preparation of annual income tax returns
Support HR on PAYE, Local Service Taxes, 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 disseminate 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
2. Tax Planning and Advisory
Liaise with Government authorities especially TRA on issues affecting EACOP including reviewing communication to Government on developments in the industry.
Assist in reviewing tax implications of all relevant transactions
Participate and liaise with 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.
3. Tax Audit and Litigation
Coordinate tax audit by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA), interface between auditors and company personnel
Follow up on litigation matters arising out of disputes of audit findings. Liaise with Legal department on the litigation matters