Tax Accountant at People Capacity Management

 The Inter-Company Tax Accountant is responsible for handling all tax related matters; tax planning; liaising with the tax consultants on issues bordering on tax queries from the tax authorities; ensuring that every unit complies with the tax policies; advising management on the tax implications of business decisions and strategies and providing expert guidance on tax-related matters. The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining and reconciling various MRS intercompany accounts, working closely with all MRS entities to ensure that intercompany transactions are recorded and reconciled promptly by established financial procedures and guidelines.  

  Key Performance Indicators 

• % of tax returns filed on time 
• % of taxes paid on time 
• % of disputed tax statements 
• Tax Compliance 
• Tax Reporting 
• Tax Lobbying 
• Impact of tax plans and strategies e.g. savings  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required 
• Professional qualification in Accounting or Tax e.g. ACA, ACCA, ACTI is mandatory 
• MBA or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is an advantage Knowledge, skills and competencies 
• Business Acumen 
• Sound written and oral communication skills 
• Analytical Skills 
• Planning and Organization 
• Negotiation 
• Interpersonal Skill 
• Communication Skill 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

•  Teamwork 
• Integrity 
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 
• Time management 
• Critical thinking 

Innovation 

• Business and Report Writing 
• Records management skills 
• SAP proficiency (MM and SD) 
• Financial reporting & analysis 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, advanced formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, sumif etc.). 
• Proficient with other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) 
• A good knowledge of the Oil and Gas Industry. 
• Good understanding of IFRS principles 

Experience

•  Minimum of three (3) years tax accounting experience covering various tax areas including VAT, WHT, PAYE, Capital Allowance and Deferred Tax 
• Vast experience in handling tax matters; negation; resolving tax issues or disputes; responding to tax queries and preparing tax schedules for payment 
• Working knowledge of tax laws and legislations, accounting rules, tax rules regarding specific transactions and their treatment for both the financial statement and tax return compliance 
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practice, and procedure 

Personal Attributes

• Ethical; Disciplined; Assertive; Attentive to details
• Physical & Other Requirements 
• Occasional travel may be required