Tax Accountant at Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy

Job Description

Description:

Job Purpose

Tax Accountant will be responsible of ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, minimizing tax liabilities, and maximizing tax benefits. Analyze financial records, gather tax-related information, and prepare tax returns. Provide tax advice and guidance to senior management and take charge of tax planning when need be.

Summary of Key responsibilities:

Preparation and filing of tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates
Researching and interpreting tax laws and regulations
Providing tax planning advice to the company when needed
Assisting clients with tax audits and resolving tax disputes
Preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports
Communicating with Senior Management and other stakeholders regarding tax matters
Organize and update the company’s tax database
Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
Share financial data with the accounting department
Keeping up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations
Prepare payments, tax returns, reports, and necessary paperwork for the company.
Identify tax savings and recommend strategies to increase profits.
Research and analyze difficult tax problems to determine solutions.
Maintain and manage the organization’s tax database.
Ensure compliance with regulations by forwarding necessary documents to relevant government authorities.
Evaluate tax laws and make suggestions to the company to decrease the tax burden.
Keep track of industrial changes and trends pertaining to taxes.
Offer guidance and support to the various departments during audits.
Perform accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports.
Identify and convey difficulties in reporting appropriately, contacting management as needed.
Maintain and document revisions to departmental procedures on a regular basis.
Setting timeframes for creating and returning statements and documents to departments
Managing and mentoring junior staff members

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
Excellent analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Deep knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes
Attention and obsession with detail.

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Full CA Zambia, ACCA or CIMA
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in tax accounting with a Multinational Company
2-3 year working for an Audit firm in Tax Administration/Consulting will be a plus
Strong knowledge of the Zambian tax laws and regulations
Must be a fully qualified and certified accountant
Demonstrate technical knowledge of tax reporting.
Experience with tax preparation software
Experience with tax research tools
Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation
Attention to detail and accuracy
Research orientated with problem-solving skills
Superior attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team in various levels
Flexible in dealing with change with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Must be a member if ZICA

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: [email protected] & Cc [email protected]

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