Regional Tax Manager, Africa Region

SMEC International the foremost consultancy and project management company with over 30 offices on the African continent, is seeking applications for the following positions:

Regional Tax Manager, Africa Region
Based in Kenya or Tanzania

Finance Tax manager reports to the Regional Director Africa and is responsible for overall management of company taxes in the Africa Region consisting of some 15 countries.

He/She will be responsible for:

• Ensuring timely submittal of tax return in all the countries of operation
• Implementation of all tax related matters such as Personal Income Tax, PAYE, VAT and WHT are understood and implemented effectively.
• In consultation with the Regional Managers appoints and monitors local tax advisors in all the countries of operation in the Africa region.
• Ensuring timely resolution of all company tax issues in the Africa region.

Candidates for the above positions must have the following requirements:

• A diploma or a degree in accounting and Finance with at least five years of relevant experience in Africa.
• Strong understanding of computer based financial management information system.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial information related to projects.
• Strong interpersonal and good communication skill both written and verbal in English.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedure and practice.
• Experience with international consulting will be an added advantage.

In addition for the Tax Manager position, understanding the tax laws in sub-Saharan Africa is essential.

Please send your application letter plus your full curriculum vitae and names of three references toproctan@smec.com by 16 July 2014.

Please do not submit supporting documents.