Tax & Systems Associate at Fincra

Role Overview

This role is responsible for driving disciplined financial data management and tax compliance to achieve uninterrupted availability of tax clearance certificates and 100% reliable regulatory reporting, enabling the company to finish its goals with zero operational downtime from regulatory friction or penalties.

What you will be doing everyday

• Tax Compliance Support: Manage the end-to-end filing process for VAT, WHT, PAYE (all relevant states), Pension, NHF, EMTL and review corporate income tax filings for all entities.
• Tax Clearance Management: Proactively processing and following up on Tax Clearance Certificates (TCCs) for all entities.
• Tax Calendar Management: Maintain and monitor internal tax compliance calendar to track statutory due dates.
• Research & Legislation Monitoring: Track and summarize changes in tax laws, treaties, and guidance in covered countries.
• Tax Data Reconciliation: Reconcile tax filings with general ledger accounts and external submissions (e.g., revenue authority portals)
• Withholding Tax Management: Review vendor invoices for correct WHT application and prepare schedules for remittance
• Support for Tax Audits & Queries: Compile supporting documentation and prepare first-draft responses to tax authority audits or queries.
• Transfer Pricing Documentation Support: Assist with preparation of Local Files, benchmarking data, and intercompany transaction logs.
• Process Improvement & SOPs: Document and suggest improvements to recurring tax processes and controls.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise with finance, legal, and operations teams to align on tax-sensitive projects and payments.

Minimum Requirements

Technical Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics, or a related field (mandatory)
• ACA, ACCA, CITN, or equivalent (required)
• Minimum 3 years in tax management and financial reporting  roles with multi-entity or cross-border exposure
• Working knowledge of Microsoft dynamics and 365 suite tools.
• Strong working knowledge of VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, Pension, NHF, EMTL rules and filing procedures.
• Ability to reconcile tax accounts with general ledger, spot discrepancies, and support accurate tax provisioning
• Proficient in analyzing and applying tax laws, circulars, treaties, and regulations to operational decisions.

Role Alignment with Company Goals

• Discipline in Execution - Enforces structured compliance workflows by maintaining a live tax calendar, executing 100% on-time filings, and avoiding late payment penalties—supporting the company’s culture of disciplined operations.
• Operational Reliability - Builds confidence across teams and jurisdictions by delivering consistent, compliant tax operations and mitigating regulatory risks.
• Regulatory Compliance Across Jurisdictions - Supports clean audit outcomes and business continuity by managing multi-entity compliance, securing TCCs, and staying current on evolving tax laws in key African markets.
• Scalability & Pan-African Connectivity - Enables seamless cross-border operations by ensuring local compliance across jurisdictions, aligning with the company’s goal to scale efficiently and maintain tax integrity in its Pan-African expansion strategy.