Tax Manager

Position: Tax Manager

Division: Finance

Department: Finance

Reporting Relationships:

• Functionally reports to the Country Chief Financial Officer
• Administratively reports to the Country Chief Financial Officer

Supervises:

None

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage operational tax compliance matters, including the completion of transfer pricing arrangements.
• Assist senior management with the development and manage the implementation of tax strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third party consultants.
• Manage all aspects of the tax accounting process, including annual review and preparation of tax provision work papers, tax account reconciliations, technical accounting issue research and analysis and disclosure matters.
• Act as primary liaison with independent reviewers with respect to tax matters.
• Oversee tax related internal controls and accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements of local tax authorities, and operational efficiency.
• Increase corporate awareness of tax risks and compliance issues through corporate education and review of key business activities and agreements.
• Monitor changes in tax code and related rulings for developments that effect the Bank’s tax compliance, strategy and accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for various domestic and international tax expenses
• Must be Conversant with ZRA online portal.
• Prepare/review and submit quarterly provisional and annual corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare/review and submit monthly Pay as You Earn, NAPSA, Value Added Tax and Withholding tax returns.
• Prepare corporate income and deferred tax computations for annual audits.

Skills:

• Extensive working Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and SQL.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Conceptual skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player and excellent organization skills.
• Attention to details.

Job Requirements & Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of tax principles and law, tax audits, tax compliance and all types of tax returns.
• An efficient approach to resolving issues and providing advice.
• Analytical skills with detail orientation.
• Previous experience with an audit firm will be an added advantage.

Application requirements:

• Candidate must be a registered ZICA member.
• Candidate must possess Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a Degree in Taxation or professional accounting qualification such as CA Zambia or ACCA or CIMA.
• Extensive practical experience (3 years or above) in both local and international taxation.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 credits on their Grade 12 results with Mathematics and English included.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates meeting the above requirements must send a copy of their CV, a cover letter, and academic qualifications to [email protected] before 28th May 2021.