Tax and Insurance Officer at Fidson Healthcare Plc

Minimum Educational Requirement:

• HND/BSc in Accounting, Mathematics

Current Holder’s Qualification(s): (Not specified)

Minimum Relevant Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of cognate experience in a tax practicing firm

Required Competency and Work Skills:

• Computer literacy
• Proactive mentality
• Good communication skills
• Planning, action, and realization skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Integrity

Key Job Roles:

• Prepare yearly tax plans and budgets in alignment with the department's strategic objectives.
• Optimize the company’s tax and net income position.
• Ensure timely computation and filing of monthly tax returns to relevant tax authorities (VAT, WHT, PAYE).
• Prepare documents to support negotiations with tax authorities.
• Prepare documents to defend the company’s position during tax audits to minimize or eliminate additional tax liability.
• File necessary tax documents and obtain tax clearance certificates for the company and staff.
• Provide tax-related advice to staff.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all company insurable assets in collaboration with other departments.
• Negotiate insurance contracts and maintain close relationships with insurance brokers.
• Ensure timely filing of insurance claims and negotiate favorable discharge values for all claims.
• Guide employees on insurance-related matters.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities.
• Ensure accurate posting of assigned bank statement transactions.
• Regularly update and reconcile general ledgers related to taxation, insurance, and other allocated accounts.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.