As a Tax Accountant, you will support the effective management of tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and advisory activities for the business. You will help ensure that all tax obligations are prepared, reviewed, submitted, and documented accurately and on time, while supporting the Tax Manager and Group Tax in managing tax risk, audit queries, regulatory compliance, and process improvements.
- Preparing and submitting accurate tax returns in line with applicable local and international tax laws, filing requirements, and internal deadlines.
- Maintaining tax-related balance sheet reconciliations, including WHT, VAT, current tax, intercompany tax balances, and related accounts.
- Monitoring changes in tax laws, regulations, OHADA requirements, and compliance frameworks to assess business implications and recommend required actions.
- Supporting the Tax Manager and Group Tax in developing and implementing tax strategies that optimize tax positions, minimize risk, and strengthen compliance.
- Coordinating responses to tax audit queries, tracking recommendations, and ensuring timely closure of outstanding audit matters.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Tax Management, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field
- Nice to have: Exposure to tax or accounting consulting
- Nice to have: Big 4 environment