Tax Accountant - Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited

Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited has been an operator in the Telecommunication Industry for over twenty (20) years providing both fixed and wireless Voice and Data services to various segments of customers in Tanzania.
The Company invites suitable candidates wishing to be part of the evolution of TICl and its vision to be a leading world class communications service provider in Tanzania to apply for the position mentioned herein.

Aspiring candidates must be energetic, results oriented and self driven, with requisite professional qualifications and experience for job and must demonstrate effective team building spirit and ability to fit in the dynamics of competitive business environment.

Applications are invited from suitable and competent Tanzanian
Professionals to apply for the following positions currently existing
in the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TICl).

Position Number: 3112000
Position Title: Tax Accountant
Responsible to: Finance Manager
Location: Headquarter


Objective:

To ensure that the company's' tax liabilities are minimized by ensuring that all amounts due are properly calculated, and recorded monthly, paid on time and to provide an administration support role to Finance Manager.

Responsibilities:
Ensure Company's tax structure is effectively managed and accounted for as per statutory compliance, and all taxes are paid on due dates
Liaise with the Legal Counsel; TRA and tax consultants to address all tax issues including -tax disputes, appeals, advices, reporting and changes on tax legislation to ensure overall compliance. ,
To Compute tax liabilities accurately, pay taxes through banking systems and file returns to Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) on due dates by liaising with the responsible officer,
To maintain good working relations with the staff of TRA to ensure that any discrepancies or are minimized to the benefit of the company.
Maintain subsidiary records of tax categories and return in order to ensure are fully reconciled on monthly basis against the general ledger.
Ensure all tax discrepancies and or misunderstandings are investigated and cleared timely
Monitor and report on the activities and overall performance of the section and ensure compliance with financial procedures or policies.
Train subordinate staff in his/her section.
To supervise subordinate staff in accordance with the company's rules and regulations.
To ensure that the tax liability is accurately and timely reported in the general ledger.
To perform any other duty related with finance and accounting as may be assigned by Finance Manager.

Profile/Key Competencies
A Degree /Advanced Diploma qualification in commerce or
Business Administration (Accounting or Finance).
A holder of CPA (T) or equivalent recognized professional qualifications.
Registered with NBAA as certified public Accountant.
Registered with TRA as Tax Consultant.
Minimum 3 years working experience in Finance at a
senior level in a large organization,' preferably in the tax department

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Online application only!

Application should be submitted on the Application Form accessible in TTCl website above

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