Tax Manager at Vodacom

Job Description

Role purpose & Key accountabilities

Role purpose:

The manager will need to manage all tax matters of the company. He will be required to control all taxation compliance, ensure timely payment of tax due, and reduce risk to business from penalties and interests as a result of non-compliance to the Applicable tax laws in Tanzania. He will also make sure that tax returns filed to the revenue Authorities; Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) and other relevant bodies are prepared correctly and submitted as per set standards and timing. The manager will also need to implement policies and procedures to effectively manage the tax position of the company at any given time throughout the month and annually and to advise the management in all tax-related matters and new provisions imposed by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania that have effects in tax related matters. The manager needs to build a good relationship with Authorities’ (TRA & ZRA) Tax auditors and assessors, tax consultants, and external auditors

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive automation of various tax processes within tax functions.
• Compile and maintain financial models to be used for tax computations and tax payments.
• Implement measures to manage the risk of penalties and interests as a result of non-compliance.
• Propose, review, and implement tax management policies and procedures.
• Review all tax returns, computations, and payments.
• Manage relationships with TRA, Tax Consultants, and tax lawyers.
• Perform monthly turnover reconciliation of VAT and Excise duty.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliation in line with the given standards and timelines.
• Coordinate and ensure timely submission of monthly group schedules and tax reports.
• Perform monthly tax accounting (current tax provisioning and deferred tax accounting).
• Recommend personnel actions such as recruitment, promotions, disciplinary measures, and training of future employees.
• Perform regular tax health checks to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with the Group Tax regularly.

Professional qualifications, Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Minimum of five years experience in a financial and tax role.
• College or University graduate with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• CPA (T), ACCA, or specific tax qualification will be an added advantage.
• Telecommunication industry experience is advantageous.
• Thorough understanding of the theory of the tax function.
• Strong computer literacy especially Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• To be up to date with the latest legislation governing the tax function.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-oriented approach.
• Leadership skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to network with other players in the market.
• Ability to manage staff as well as facilitate change.