Assistant Manager, Tax & Compliance

Job Purpose Ensuring relevant direct and indirect tax compliance. Expected to work with Manager - Tax & Compliance on the Strategic & Operational aspects involving the relevant initiatives. Reports to: Manager, Tax & Compliance, Dar es Salaam Key responsibilities and accountabilities Responsible for, statutory and regulatory compliances under Direct and Indirect Taxes applicable to the entity from time to time. Review of monthly tax liability computed by team and application of control assertions while reviewing. Responsible for preparing tax provision and other schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules. Competent to analyse and draft reply to the queries and notices by the Tax Revenue Authority. Responsible to monitor tax amendments or changes in existing law and timely communicate the effects and applicability to the stakeholders, and also train the team for better clarity and understanding. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in computation of tax and filing of returns. Responsible for managing internal/external and statutory audits pertaining to tax compliances and audits by TRA. Manage the relationship with consultants and clients. Support business teams with the right taxation advice for day-to-day operations. Manage communication with clients and regulatory authorities on tax related matters or unreconciled transactions identified during performance of actual work. Develop appropriate systems/process to track refunds/ensure visibility on taxes paid/tax liabilities. Develop and implement strategic tax efficiency for all necessary taxes, like WHT, VAT, etc. Knowledge & Experience More than 2 years of relevant experience