Tax Officer at Baobab Group

Main Responsibilities

• The Tax Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, providing advice on tax planning and optimization strategies, and minimizing tax liabilities.
• The Tax Officer must also prepare reports and presentations for management, tax authorities, and other stakeholders, and stay up to date with the latest developments in the tax industry.
• They must also maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all taxes paid and due. they must be able to identify potential tax savings opportunities for their organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and advise the Management on the potential impact of these changes.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of all applicable tax returns.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with tax authorities in all countries where Baobab operates.
• Provide advice on tax planning and optimization strategies.
• Review contracts and transactions for potential tax implications.
• Manage the tax audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Analyze the financial impact of proposed transactions and provide advice on the best tax structure.
• Prepare and file tax document
• Identify and assess potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitor and update tax records and filing systems.

SKILLS

• Tax Law
• Extensive knowledge of tax law, accounting principles, and financial analysis
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and create tax strategies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a tax role
• ACCA/ACA or similar certification preferred
• Proficient in Google Office Suite and other related software
• Experience with tax preparation software is a plus
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Taxation is an added advantage.