Position Overview
The Accounting & Tax
Analyst role is permanent the purpose to assist the Legal Entity Controller in
extracting, analyzing, collating, or otherwise preparing responses to ongoing
Revenue Authority audits as well as routine requests for information from the
Revenue Authorities. Additionally, the incumbent will also be exposed to
baseline tasks, routines, and processes that ensure continuous tax compliance
and tax risk mitigation. The role also includes responsibilities around
assisting with the annual statutory audit and financial statement preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Extract information from
SAP, archives and liaise with Africa Operating Unit departments and Financial
Services teams to obtain supporting information required for tax audits and
Revenue Authorities’ requests for information.
Analyze, compile, and
present supporting information required by routine Revenue Authority
information requests and audits in collaboration with Corporate Tax and EY
Preparation of monthly
VAT, WHT, and Withholding VAT (as applicable) Computations, Returns, and
payment requests and prepare related journal vouchers for posting into the
ledger
Preparation of Quarterly
tax computations for income tax and deferred tax and related journal vouchers
for posting into the ledger
Prepare provisional tax
computation and return for review by the Local Entity Controller.
Prepare annual tax
calculation, return, and accompanying tax schedules for review by Local Entity
Controller
Maintain listing schedule
of all provisional tax /additional assessment payments made to Revenue
Authorities with supporting documentation.
Support monthly
reconciliation of tax-related GL accounts and follow up on reconciling items.
Ensure correct
categorization of payments made to Revenue Authorities for all taxes by
reviewing Revenue Authorities’ statements of accounts and following up with
Revenue Authorities on errors identified
Quarterly update of the
Deferred Tax listing of permanent and temporary differences for all balance
sheet accounts
Follow up with Revenue
Authorities on tax clearance certificates by completing and submitting the
relevant online forms
Prepare SPP 13.1 tax forms
and supporting documentation to Corporate Tax within 3 weeks of filling the
annual tax return
Work with the Local Entity
Controller and Legal to close/liquidate any dormant legal entities in the
jurisdiction
Research and respond to ad
hoc tax queries and related assignments as may be allocated by the Local Entity
Controller
Monthly Balance Sheet
Reviews as part of the USGAAP closing process. This also includes actioning
queries identified during balance sheet reviews.
Reconciling of GL accounts
monthly – e.g.: Prepayments, Leases.
Reconciling of Vendor
accounts specific to Controllership– e.g.: Kaplan & Stratton and EY.
Creation of Purchase
Requisitions for Controllership following up on queries and ensuring GRVs are
done on time.
Compiling and submitting
ALL government-requested statistical forms.
Required Experience:
3 to 5 years of relevant
experience
University degree
preferably in Finance, Accounting, Tax, or related.
Professional
qualifications e,g. CPA is an added advantage
Cross-cultural exposure is
required as an ability to interact across functions and hierarchies.
The ability to communicate
with confidence and influence diverse stakeholders is crucial.
Technical Skills:
Tax Compliance
requirements
Advanced SAP and Excel
analytical skills
Collaboration skills
Accounting skills
Skills:
Microsoft Office; Accounts
Payable Process; General Ledger (GL); Financial Statements; Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP); Tax Legislation; Global SAP; ERP Solutions; Cost
Accounting; Financial Accounting
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