Job Description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Tax Consultant to fill in a position that has arisen in our organization. To succeed in this role, you should show a strong understanding of tax laws, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex tax concepts in an understandable manner. Excellent time management skills are also essential, as you’ll have to ensure the meeting of tight deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

1) Tax Planning: Developing strategies to minimize tax liabilities for individuals or businesses, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws.
2) Tax Compliance: Staying up-to-date with tax laws and regulations, and ensuring that clients adhere to them in all financial activities.
3) Tax Return Preparation: Preparing and filing accurate and timely tax returns for individuals, businesses, or organizations.
4) Client Consultation: Meeting with clients to understand their financial situations, providing advice on tax planning, and answering any tax-related queries.
5) Research: Conducting research on tax laws, regulations, and rulings to ensure accurate and current advice is given to clients.
6) Audit Support: Assisting clients in preparing for and managing tax audits, ensuring compliance and providing necessary documentation.
7) Financial Analysis: Analyzing financial statements and records to identify areas where clients can optimize their tax positions.
8) Advisory Services: Offering advice on financial decisions with tax implications, such as investments, business transactions, and estate planning.
9) Client Education: Educating clients on changes in tax laws, helping them understand their financial responsibilities, and offering guidance on strategic financial decisions.
10) Problem Resolution: Addressing and resolving any tax-related issues or disputes with tax authorities on behalf of clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a degree in Accounting or similar from a recognized and reputable tertiary institution.
• A professional Accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS or ICTA is an added advantage
• Have at least 3 years experience in an Taxation Accounting.
• Should have strong ability to analyze and interpret tax legislation.
• Have excellent numeric and problem solving skills.
• Should be able to communicate effectively and present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Clean class 4 driver's licence
• Candidate should be aged between 26 to 40 years

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you are the ideal person we are looking for and you wish to be considered for this career opportunity send your Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] clearly stating the job being applied for as the subject matter not later than 15 December 2023.