The Tax Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial and income statement, research, study and interprets tax laws, prepare payments, identifying tax savings and analyzing tax issues. The Tax Accountant will perform a wide range of job duties and responsibilities. These will include, but are not limited to:
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare tax payments
- Estimate and track tax returns
- Complete quarterly and annual tax reports
- Organize and update the company’s tax database
- Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
- Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
- Share financial data with the accounting department
- Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
- Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
- Collaborating with other client companies to understand business practices and new projects, and communicating the tax implications of business practices across these companies.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Forecast tax predictions to senior managers
- Monitoring changes to tax laws and regulations, and making the appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
- Development and maintenance of relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax authorities and liaising with tax officials where the need arises.
- Prepare preliminary tax computation (PAYE, CIT, TET) for tax audits as may be requested.
- Management and Filing of Transfer pricing.
Qualifications:
• B.Sc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy & analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting ERP software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Must have skill on documentation
• Must be up to date on tax matters and must have good knowledge on Tax law
