Tax Analyst at Weatherford

Job Role & Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Filing

Prepare and file accurate and timely returns for:

• Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)
• Withholding Tax (WHT)
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and monitor changes in tax laws
• Reconcile tax liabilities and remittances with the general ledger

Income Tax Computation

• Calculate monthly and annual corporate income tax liabilities.
• Verify tax computations prepared by external consultants (if applicable).

Tax Planning and Advisory

• Assist in tax forecasting and planning to minimize liabilities while remaining compliant.
• Evaluate the tax implications of business transactions and contracts.
• Provide support on transfer pricing, withholding tax recovery, and other advanced tax matters.

Audit and Tax Authority Support

• Prepare schedules and respond to queries during tax audits or investigations.
• Maintain relationships with tax authorities and ensure prompt resolution of disputes.
• Assist in preparing objection letters for incorrect assessments or penalties.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain organized and comprehensive tax records for all filing years.
• Ensure easy retrieval of documents for audits and compliance reviews.
• Regularly update tax payment trackers and reconciliation files.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with finance, accounting, and payroll teams to align tax computations and entries.
• Provide advisory to business units on tax implications of their operations.
• Partner with external tax consultants where necessary for specialized support.
• Tracking and Provision of WHT credit certificates from clients/ to vendors

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and recommend areas for tax process improvements and automation.
• Participate in tax compliance training programs or workshops.
• Contribute to the development of internal tax policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a tax role, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of local tax laws (e.g., CIT, VAT, PAYE, WHT) and IFRS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/tax software.
• Exposure to corporate income tax computations, deferred tax, and tax reconciliations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter takes ownership of projects and requires minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Effective communication skills to interact with tax and non-tax personnel, team player.