Tax Accountant

Position: Tax Accountant 

Reports to: Finance Manager

General Summary: The tax accountant will maintain a high level of integrity, accuracy, team work, a keen eye to detail, and timely delivery of work while supporting all the departmental duties assigned to him/her to achieve good quality work. He / She will provide sufficient support to the institute at all times in tax related issues and other finance processes as per policies and regulations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Tax reporting

• Ensuring the Institute is complaint with monthly returns: (WHT, PAYE, VAT & LST plus Statutory contribution NSSF).
• Support management in annual tax planning, evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that reduce tax burden
• Periodic reconciliation of the Company ledgers with URA and ensuring compliance with URA regulations
• Processing tax exemptions for the institute
• Liaison officer for the Institute with URA and Tax advisor
• Manage and maintain the Institute’s tax database
• Arrange trainings and coaching of staff on new tax amendments.
• Offer support and guidance during institutional audits

Financial reporting

• Provide operational support for finance function specifically in financial management
• Ensuring timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Management of Institutional payable and receivable accounts and ensuring timely payments and that all paid invoices have the required necessary support documents as per finance policy
• Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of project accountabilities, identifies appropriate general ledger codes for expensing accountabilities in NAV.
• Collects and analyzes source documents (time sheet, inventory releases, Mileage / vehicle usage) documents and calculates cost allocations to the Company cost centers, affiliates and projects 
• Analyzes direct and indirect costs to determines proper allocation for optimum cost recovery, develops and improves methods for identifying and allocating recoverable costs
• And any other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Professional Qualification i.e. ACCA, CPA etc.
• 4-5 years of working experience as a tax accountant or related task.
• Person Specifications Required Competencies, skills and Knowledge
• Demonstrable experience managing taxation assignments and reporting requirements by local tax governing body
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures
• Familiarity with Uganda Revenue Authority Regulations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Critical Thinking Ability
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Strong People Skills

How to apply.

To apply, submit your application, detailed CV, and copies of Academic Documents through the Brightermonday Portal by Clicking on the 'Apply Here ' section