Tax Manager Barloworld Equipment Zambia Ltd

Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited has a vacancy for a Tax Manager to successfully manage the total tax function.

Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the position.

Applicant should meet the following requirements:

KEY OUTPUTS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Compilation and submission of all tax returns – Income, VAT, PAYE, WHT, Customs etc.
• Ensuring compliance with tax legislation and group policies
• Liaising with local regulatory bodies such as ZRA and NAPSA
• Reconciliation of all tax types with ZRA
• Preparation of monthly, interim and year-end tax and deferred tax calculation
• Manage the tax expense and effective tax rate
• Ensure Transfer Pricing documentation is in place
• Identify and mitigate tax risks
• Manage tax provision and tax compliance process
• Improve processes by developing or implementing best practices
• Manage and coordinate tax audits
• Maintain tax balances on general ledger
• Prepare all tax papers on a regular basis and handle all tax related information data requests

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor of Accountancy / ACCA/ CIMA/ CA Zambia or equivalent
• Internal or External Tax audit experience
• Minimum 5 years Accounting and Tax experience
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Working knowledge of SAP an advantage
• Exposure to ZRA fiscalisation process will be an added advantage
• Grade 12 Certificate

MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy required
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential
• Analytical Teamwork
• Problem solving skills
• Building relationships
• Professional / technical competence
• Sound business and financial acumen
• Good planning skills and the ability to work under pressure
• The candidate must be able to liaise with the various stakeholders in the tax space, including finance employees at all levels and ZRA
•  Must be able to work independently and be proactive