Group Tax Accountant job at NFT Consult Limited

Organization:

NFT Consult Limited

About the Organization:

NFT Consult Limited is a prominent human resources and business process outsourcing (BPO) firm operating in East Africa. With a strong presence in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, NFT Consult has established itself as a leader in providing innovative HR solutions and BPO services to a diverse range of clients across various industries.

History and Growth
Founded in 2005, NFT Consult began with a vision to transform human resource management in Africa. The company has since grown significantly, expanding its services and geographical reach. Over the years, NFT Consult has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality services that enhance organizational efficiency and drive business growth.

Vision and Mission
Vision: To be the leading HR and BPO service provider in Africa, enabling businesses to achieve their goals through effective and innovative solutions.

Mission: To provide exceptional HR and BPO services that empower clients to focus on their core business while NFT Consult handles their human resource and operational needs.

Job Description

The Group Tax Accountant will oversee all tax-related matters, including preparing tax provision schedules, returns, payments, and reports, as well as maintaining the company's tax database. He/she will specialize in finding solutions to complex tax issues or errors arising from incorrect filings, identifying opportunities for legal tax savings, and recommending strategies to enhance profitability. Additionally, they manage the company's tax affairs and liaise with the Uganda Revenue Authority, providing financial information, analysis, and insights to support management decision-making."

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Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the relationships between the companies and external stakeholders including but not limited to ; Managing stakeholders like the URA, NSSF and Tax Advisors.
Lead the discussions with the URA and maintain a record of all correspondence between the companies and the URA.
Maintain the necessary transfer pricing documentation and perform routine checks to identify and mitigate transfer pricing risks.
Review the tax workings of the team prior to submission; and ensure that all returns are filed, and payments are made in a timely manner.
Review the tax workings prepared by the tax advisor prior to submission; and ensure that all returns are filed, and payments are made in a timely manner.
Manage the tax audits and health checks; ensure that gaps identified are closed within the agreed timeline; and follow-up implementation of the recommendations across the companies.
Review general ledger tax reconciliations and ensure that reconciling items are addressed in a timely manner.
Monitor the tax ledgers on the URA Portal and ensure that reconciling items are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Assess and manage tax-related risks and develop risk mitigation strategies and recommendations for management.

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Qualifications and Experience

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or another course of a numerate background but must have a relevant professional qualification – CPA or ACCA.
Five years’ experience in a professional audit firm or a manufacturing organization.
High level of analytical and attention to detail.
Good business acumen - understand business implications of decisions; and align work with strategic goals.
Good understanding of processes in different business areas.
Exhibits confidence in self and others and inspires respect and trust.
Have the ability to identify and resolve problems on time.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; and listens and gets clarification.
Able to balance team and individual responsibilities; and recognize accomplishments of other team members.
Develops workable change plans; communicates changes effectively; and monitors transition and evaluates results.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Proactive and able to take initiative to propose and implement new approaches.
Flexibility, integrity, the confidence to think differently and the ability to make sound judgments.
Self-motivation and drive, and high ethical standards, values, and principles.