Tax Accountant , Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Description:

Role that requires an understanding of Tanzania tax laws and can lead the company in the right direction by ensuring strict compliance with the same. Incumbent would have to ensure that penalties are avoided for submission of annual / monthly tax returns. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, assists in the day-to-day accounting activities which may include maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and/or in the preparation of basic financial reports. 
• Responsible for the actuals and plans for ledgers and bank reconciliation. Assists the accounting staff in monthly closes of the ledger. 
• Assists in various account reconciliations and analyses. Handles special projects, as assigned. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Submit annual and monthly tax returns timely upon confirmation of Finance or Tax department. 
• Deal with the local bank and obtain appropriate tax payment receipt. 
• Responsible for registration of contracts and agreements with the various authorities. 
• Obtain withholding certificate on tax we remitted on behalf of our vendors. 
• Ensure to communicate any correspondence / issues raised by tax officers to region tax team.  
• Assistance to region finance and tax team in providing any audit documentation.
• Maintain appropriate tax documentation in country.  
• Regularly update, learn and gain knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations and communicate those changes to Finance and tax team 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent. Entry level. 

Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. 
• Good attention to detail with good analytical skills. 
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication skills. 
• Good PC skills. 
• Ability to handle multiple activities successfully. 
Experience in dealing with tax administration 
• Knowledge in Tanzania tax law 

APPLY