Tax Officer at AAVA Brands

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

• Liaises with departments within the group to procure information required for tax processes and supports proper internal processes to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations as well as avoidance of tax leakage. Fosters working relationships with external stakeholders like the tax authorities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Tax Manager and Ass. Manager Tax.
• Analyze information and input required for tax as directed by the Tax Manager.
• Execute actions required to ensure Tax compliance.
• Preparation of tax reports and schedules.
• Preparation of statutory deductions and schedules for remittance.
• Filing of Statutory correspondence and other documents.
• Prepare periodic reconciliation of tax accruals to actuals.
• Ensure legal, accounting and mathematical accuracy of tax numbers.
• Prepares and supports the effective and timely computation and filing of tax returns.
• Other related task as may be given by the Tax Manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Good tax background – Minimum 4 years’ cumulative experience in tax practice in a reputable organisation.
• Minimum of a Bachelor Degree/HND preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral and written);
• Accounting skills
• Team player that is creative, process oriented, and committed
• Excellent knowledge and use of Basic MS Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Professionalism
• Leadership qualities
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal communication abilities
• Problem solving & quick decision-making ability
• Attention to detail and quality