Main Purpose

In-house Tax department – Correctly discharge all tax obligations, ensure full compliance with the tax rules & regulations and manage the indirect tax working capital position in the Africa Region.

Key responsibilities:

Compliance Management:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable indirect tax laws and regulations, including value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), sales and use tax, excise tax, customs duties, and other indirect taxes.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
• Maintain Customs and Excise licenses and permits
• Preparation and provision of training in Indirect Tax areas

Tax Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize indirect tax positions, minimize tax liabilities, and identify tax-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tax planning initiatives with business objectives and ensure tax-efficient structures and transactions

Tax Reporting and Filings:

• Prepare and review indirect tax returns, reports, and filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all required documentation and supporting records are maintained and organized.
• Ensure all monthly, quarterly and annual VAT reconciliations are performed.
• Coordinate with internal accounting and finance teams to obtain necessary data for tax reporting purposes

Tax Audits and Disputes:

• Manage and coordinate tax audits and inquiries by tax authorities.
• Respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and represent the organization in discussions with tax authorities
• Prepare and defend tax positions during audits and resolve any tax disputes or controversies in collaboration with legal and tax advisors

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and enhance internal tax processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Formalization of African entities’ Indirect Tax Policies
• Documentation of procedures and mapping of flows o Identify opportunities for automation and technology adoption to streamline tax-related workflows and reporting.

In Addition:

• Maintain relations with Tax and Customs Authorities
• Weekly Management Reporting
• Monitor and assist on all new clearing/ bond processes

Requirements:

• Qualification in Law or Accounting with specific VAT and Customs and Excise Knowledge
• 10 years’ experience in VAT and Customs and Excise
• Experience in the oil industry a major advantage
• Background in Accounting (Big Four), Legal professions and/or Tax Authority experience an advantage