Tax Accountant at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare tax payments
• Estimate and track tax returns
• Complete quarterly and annual tax reports
• Organize and update the company’s tax database
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
• Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns
• Share financial data with the accounting department
• Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
• Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
• Collaborating with other client companies to understand business practices and new projects, and communicating the tax implications of business practices across these companies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Forecast tax predictions to senior managers
• Monitoring changes to tax laws and regulations, and making the appropriate updates to policies and strategies.
• Development and maintenance of relationships with appropriate personnel in relevant tax authorities and liaising with tax officials where the need arises.
• Prepare preliminary tax computation (PAYE, CIT, TET) for tax audits as may be requested.
• Management and Filing of Transfer pricing.

Competencies/ Requirements / Qualifications:

• B.Sc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant subject;
• Industry certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 5 years proven work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer
• Excellent analytical and time management skills
• Strong numeracy & analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting ERP software packages
• Computer literacy (MS Excel in particular)
• Must have skill on documentation
• Must be up to date on tax matters and must have good knowledge on Tax law