Provide tax advisory services for both direct and indirect taxes to the business sectors in Ethiopia.
Supervise, Prepare and Compile monthly VAT payables, WHT, payroll tax & Pension fund payables to the tax authority. Follow up and supervise prompt settlement of the same.
Review financial statements and corporate income tax returns and relevant schedules for tax authority, as well as external auditors.
Assist management of the Clients in the implementation of any directives issued by Tax offices or improvements suggested by external auditors, if any.
Provide advices and assist individuals or companies in tax filing or returns.
Maintains and updates working knowledge of tax laws and regulations, including new directives, filing practices, deadlines, and other.
Develops strong relationships with clients, including understanding their business practices and specific tax information needs.
Coordinate tax audits, serving as the primary interface with government tax authorities.
Support clients by providing guidance on tax questions as they arise and apply efficiently and precisely tax skills to client situations.
Collaborate on tax consulting and compliance engagements for a broad client base while working closely with the teams responsible for Client Tax Services.
Identify opportunities and risks related to tax including indirect taxes international tax, etc. and closely work with experts in order to provide practical solutions to clients
Enhance and share knowledge with peers in order to develop professional skills and improve service delivery
Job Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related fields
Chartered certified Accountant (ACCA, CPA) completion or partial completion is an asset
Experience in advisory firm as a tax consultant or minimum of 5 years tax experience with ERCA.
Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with clients and all levels of teams
Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects/tasks
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel required
Strong decision making and judgment
Strong knowledge of tax laws, rules and regulations