JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all research and implementation of tax planning initiatives to optimize overall position, cash taxes and effective tax rate.
• Oversee and manage all company tax audits, appeals and litigations including implementation of compliance strategy to manage risk.
• Develop and maintain documentation of both certain and uncertain tax positions as required per IFRS and Tax Act.
• Coordinate and oversee accurate filings and payments of all taxes and levies.
• Implement mechanisms to identify tax savings opportunities available to both personal and corporate business.
• Lead and manage tax costs budgeting and forecasting, including tax cash flows.
• Proactively perform regular health-checks on both taxes and levies and articulate key findings to management.
• Lead the implementation, documentation and management of transfer pricing policies and processes; continuously reviewing them for alignment with JV’s strategic objectives.
• Review and evaluate contract and accounting procedures for tax compliance and accuracy
• Articulate and communicate tax risks, including conducting reviews and documenting tax positions and maintenance of a risk register.
• Collaborate across functions ensure tax strategy is followed always; including assessment of new projects and plans for tax effects.
• Manage the risk function of insurances.
• Actively take part in industry and stakeholder discussions on tax matters as inputs towards MOH/GRA plans.
Core Competencies
• Leading and Deciding
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Interacting, Presenting and Communicating information
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Adapting and Responding to Change
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Law or related field.
• Member of ICA/ACCA and Chartered Institute of taxation Ghana will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in a related field
• Strong understanding of Ghana’s Tax laws and ability to interpret tax legislations
• Solid background in international taxation and interpretation of Tax treaties
• Experience in internal audit, risk/controls analysis, compensation accounting, and revenue assurance.
• Broad knowledge of operating activities.
• Strong experience with project management and running complex finance processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint skills will be a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment and key compliance rules in financial and telecom sectors respectively.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana